Mervyn Davies was Officer Commanding of E Company 2nd Bn. London Irish Rifle during 1944 and 1945, and led them during the attack at Casa Sinagoga on 16 May 1944.
Major Davies was later awarded the Military Cross for his actions at Monte Spaduro in October 1944, where he was wounded.
Montenero, 20 January 1944
Assault on Casa Sinagoga, 16 May 1944
Hill 255, 30 May 1944
