On D - Day , George Jackson assumed command of a squadron of amphibious landing vehicles after his commanding officer was killed in action .
He was later awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre and mentioned in despatches for his actions .
On D - Day , George Jackson assumed command of a squadron of amphibious landing vehicles after his commanding officer was killed in action , and he was later awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre and mentioned in despatches for his actions .