James 'Jim' Crowe MM No 1 Commando

It is with much sadness that we inform of the passing of yet another fellow Commando and CVA member James 'Jim' CROWE MM of Irvine Scotland who passed away on 27 April 2012 aged 93 years.

Jim was awarded the Military Medal for his brave actions on the Arakan with No 1 Commando. He was an absolute gentleman and was a regular at Fort William each year until recent years.

Jim's son Jim will pass on funeral details when he has them.

Rest in peace Jim.

LANCE SERGEANT JAMES CROWE
313358 W/Cpl (A/LSgt) Seaforth Highlanders, att No 1 Commando
MILITARY MEDAL (IMMEDIATE)

Arakan.
At Hinthaya on 23rd November 1944, LSgt Crowe was commanding a sub-section in action for the first time in an attack on storngly held enemy positions. His tasks were to secure identifications and take a prisoner. When a hand grenade was thrown into an enemy trench and appeared to have disabled the occupants, this NCO rushed forward and pulled out one Japanese who died almost immediately. Another had been temorarily stunned. LSgt Crowe tackled him and after a hard struggle secured him with the aid of two of his men, preventing him from committing suicide.

During this engagement he was under constant fire from enemy machine guns and well concealed snipers. His coolness and determination in carrying out his tasks were an inspiring example to his sub-section and resulted in the capturing of a prisoner, who was in excellent physical condition, and has given valuable information. [L.G. 22.3.45]

Rest In Peace Jim.

A true gentleman.

John Mewett