Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Eric Martlew (Labour), on Wednesday, 1 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 24 members in total.

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LIEUTENANT-COLONEL PADDY MAYNE

That this House recognises the courage displayed by Lieutenant-Colonel Paddy Mayne from Newtownards, at Oldenburg on 9th April 1945; notes that eyewitness accounts describe Mayne's outstanding bravery while rescuing a squadron of allied soldiers behind enemy lines from the midst of a German attack; welcomes the unearthing of documents at the National Archives in Kew proving his original citation for a Victoria Cross; commends the ongoing efforts of the Blair Mayne Association; and supports this Second World War hero, who helped found what later came to be known as the SAS, being awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

248 

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Armed forces Medals Military decorations World War II Mayne, Paddy

Link

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