Medals and citation for L/Sgt Les Raynor D.C.M. Coldstream Guards

On 26th March 1943, this N.C.O.'s platoon came under very heavy machine gun fire from the hill overlooking their position. After suffering casualties, the platoon withdrew, leaving Lance Sergeant Raynor and his section behind. He showed great coolness and courage under very difficult circumstances and reorganised the defence of the area. He, on several occasions, went across open ground swept by fire to fetch ammunition. This N.C.O. has repeatedly displayed great courage in action throughout the North African campaign and has been an inspiration to all under his command.