He served in Italy .
He played the decisive role in the Battle of Monte Cassino when he spotted a German division moving in half - tracked German Armoured Personnel Carriers to counter attack against the British and Polish army units which were attacking the German - occupied monastery .
Serving in Italy , he played the decisive role in the Battle of Monte Cassino when he spotted a German division moving in half - tracked German Armoured Personnel Carriers to counter attack against the British and Polish army units which were attacking the German - occupied monastery .