WW2 ‘Battle of Wadi Akarit’ Military Medal Group of Seven – Sergt. N. McDougall, 5th Bn. Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders – K.I.A. 25/6/44

A second world war MM casualty group of seven awarded to 2934260 Sergeant Neil McDougall, 5th Bn. Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, who was killed in action on 25th June 1944.

George VI Military Medal named to 2934260 Sjt. N. McDougall, Camerons. 
1939-45 Star unnamed as issued 
Africa Star unnamed as issued 
Italy Star unnamed as issued 
France & Germany Star unnamed as issued 
WW2 Defence Medal unnamed as issued 
War Medal 1939-45 unnamed as issued 

Please note there is a minor official correction to first portion of surname on the MM. See photos.

London Gazette: 14th September 1943 (M.M.)
A notice of 16th August 1945 confirms the correct spelling of the surname and accounts for the correction upon the Medal. The original Recommendation – for an Immediate award – states:

  ‘Wadi Akarit. During the attack on 6th April, this N.C.O. was with the leading Company.
 He showed outstanding leadership and complete lack of fear. He led his men repeatedly against the enemy who were endeavouring to infiltrate into his position.
 He caused heavy casualties amongst the enemy and throughout the day set a magnificent example moving from trench to trench despite heavy sniping.’

Neil McDougall, a native of Oxford, was born in 1916 and also earned himself a ‘mention’ for the Middle East (London Gazette 6th April 1944, refers), before being killed in action on 25 June 1944, whilst serving with the 5th Battalion at the Second Battle of St Honorine. McDougall left a widow, Ruby, and is buried at La Delivrande War Cemetery.