Private Erroll Joseph Gapp, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On 1 February 1975 while caught in the crossfire between Greek and Turkish forces at the United Nations Post Mojave in Cyprus, Pte Erroll Gapp risked his life in order to administer treatment to casualties of the fighting and to negotiate for a cease-fire with the opposing factions. During the exchange of heavy machine-gun fire a Turkish private was seriously wounded and had to be evacuated. With complete disregard for his own safety Pte Gapp exposed himself to direct fire and was instrumental in removing him from the scene. Later Pte Gapp contributed to the safety of another Turkish soldier suffering from severe shock. The man was led to his section by Pte Gapp who then returned to his own bunker where he resumed negotiations until relieved from his post.