Capt F. F. E. Polhill, MC, m.i.d.; Waipukurau; born Waipawa, 23 Sep 1908; salesman; wounded Nov 1941. (Source: Murphy, W.E. 2nd New Zealand Divisional Artillery. p.322.)

'When shells began to land in the Divisional area from the south, a battery of the 4th Field was detailed to cover this new front and some of the 6-pounders, as already related, went forward to help. The threat developed against the southern flank of the Reserve Group. Besides the 6-pounders, some manned by scratch crews, the guns of 30 Battery engaged the tanks. Lieutenant Polhill's troop fought the tanks fiercely. One gun was knocked out and the GPO wounded; but Polhill kept the other three guns firing from a most exposed position until the enemy had had enough and drew away, leaving four disabled tanks on the scene. Then Polhill recovered the damaged gun. For this stout engagement he received the MC. Many B Echelon trucks, including some artillery ones, had been dispersed south of Divisional Headquarters and this attack scattered them. Some rallied at once; others were not seen again until the Division reached Alamein.' (Source: Murphy, W.E. 2nd New Zealand Divisional Artillery. p. 322.) AWMM