Company Sergeant Major Thomas Spears, RAMC attached HQ Troop, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Sicily. He held the rank of Sergeant at the time, and the award was for his gallantry specifically during operations at Punta dei Malati, Sicily (3 Commando Bridge). Post war in the late 50's he was a resident master at Rhydd Court School, Hanley Castle. Worcs.

On the night of 13/14th July, 1943, during the landing at Agnone and advance on Punta Dei Malati, Sgt Spears remained alone with the Medical Officer for a period of two hours between the arrival of the first and second flights. Some 30 wounded were attended to and Sgt Spears and the MO attacked and silenced an enemy Post. Sgt Spears then joined the second flight and proceeded to Punta Dei Malati. Here he showed outstanding devotion to duty in attending the wounded under intense fire, completely regardless of his own safety. During the withdrawal he again attended to several men under heavy and accurate Air Burst HE.