Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Captain W. P. Morgan

Captain Morgan was appointed quartermaster to the 37th Battalion in December, 1941, and he served in that capacity until January, 1944. He rendered invaluable service to the battalion in Fiji, New Caledonia and Vella Lavella, displaying outstanding efficiency and devotion to duty. During the landing at Warambari Bay in Vella Lavella, while landing craft were subjected to enemy fire, he carried out the duty of controlling the landing and unloading of boats. His cool handling of the situation enabled the landing to proceed without confusion or congestion. His distinguished services were recognised by the award of the MBE in January, 1944.