A Family History of the Illustrious, Notorious and Eccentric Lloyds of Birmingham, Brigstock and Pipewell Hall - Flipbook - Page 171
Major Philips has consistently and successfully fought for his Squadron since D-Day. His reconnaissances before each battle
have been of the highest order, without thought of his own safety, and have often led to the successful outcome of his tank
battles. During every action he has shown great courage, resource and steadiness. On Monday, 1st August, 1944, near
Lisieux, the enemy put in a counter-attack at an early hour of the morning, causing the Infantry to begin to retire. Major
Philips reconnoitred the situation on foot, placed his troops at once, thereby restoring what might otherwise have been an ugly
situation. Throughout the campaign his standard of leadership and personal courage have been of the highest order.
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