LT-COL PADDY MAYNE

Early day motion 1281, tabled 26 May 2004 by Iris Robinson (DUP). Signed by 38 members.

That this House recognises the courage displayed by Lieutenant-Colonel Paddy Mayne from Newtownards, at Oldenburg on 9th April 1945; notes that eyewitness accounts describe Mayne's outstanding bravery while rescuing a squadron of allied soldiers behind enemy lines from the midst of a German attack; welcomes the unearthing of documents at the National Archives in Kew proving his original citation for a Victoria Cross; commends the ongoing efforts of the Blair Mayne Association; and supports this Second World War hero, who helped found what later came to be known as the SAS, being awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 6, Conservative 4, UUP 2, Independent Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.