Private E. V. Owen, MM (27 October, 1943)

Citation:—For bravery in the field during and subsequent to the landing on Treasury Islands. Private Owen, who is a man of 40 years, has shown outstanding diligence to duty during the Treasury Islands campaign. He landed with the assaulting companies and inv mediately carried out a daring reconnaissance. As a result of this he led a fighting patrol against a strongly held post. During the attack in this post and with a total disregard for his own personal safety, he advanced and threw a grenade into the post which enabled the rest of the patrol to close in. He has since been most active on patrols into enemy territory, the results of which have, on several occasions, enabled the battalion to effect adjustments to the line held. His devotion to duty and example have been an inspiration to all ranks.