personal safety.
During the following days, Major Cain was everywhere where danger
threatened, moving amongst his men and encouraging them by his
fearless example to hold out. He refused rest and medical attention
in spite of the fact that his hearing had been seriously impaired
because of a perforated eardrum and he was suffering from multiple
wounds.
On 25 September the enemy made a concerted attack on Major Cain’s
position, using self-propelled guns, ame throwers and infantry. By
this time the last P.I.A.T. had been put out of action and Major Cain
was armed with only a light 2” mortar. However, by a skilful use of
this weapon and his daring leadership of the few men still under
his command, he completely demoralized the enemy who, after an
engagement lasting more than three hours, withdrew in disorder.
Throughout the whole course of the Battle of Arnhem, Major Cain
showed superb gallantry. His powers of endurance and leadership
were the admiration of all his fellow ofcers and stories of his valour
were being constantly exchanged amongst the troops. His coolness
and courage under incessant re could not be surpassed.”
There are some errors in Cain’s citation.
The action described as occurring on the 20th actually took place on
the 21st (identied as this is the day on which Lieutenant Meikle—
his spotter in the building above—was killed), and the Tiger tank he
engaged was in fact a StuG III.