Decorations
Second Lieutenant A.H. Samuelson was awarded the Military Cross. In his citation, it states:
- On 22nd February 1942, at 0730 hours 'A' Troop 79 LAA Battery, R.A., under the command of 2/Lieut A.H. SAMUELSON R.A., were attacked by enemy parachutists from an ambush some 800 yards EAST of village of BABOE in TIMOR. The enemy, who opened a heavy fire using Mortars and Automatics, were posted in trees and thick undergrowth. Two platoons AIF counter attacked.
- 2/Lieut SAMUELSON rallied personnel and displayed considerable coolness directing offensive action while under fire. At one time, the LAA guns were completely encircled and continuously sniped from some 100 yards distance until the two AIF platoons counter attacked.
- Casualties 1 killed and 6 wounded.
Each member of The Sparrows earned the following medals:
| 1939-1945 Star | Pacific Star (Burma clasp) |
Defence Medal | War Medal |
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