Throughout operations south of Caen, this Non-Commissioned Officer has demonstrated high courage and outstanding leadership under fire. At all times he has moved freely in the most forward and exposed positions to maintain essential contact with his Sappers attached to the leading elements of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. During one such sortie, Sergeant Hebner led a party to clear a minefield within 50 yards of the enemy positions. Although under continuous observation and fire he successfully breached the minefield and enabled the assault troops to go forward. He has consistently demonstrated his conspicuous bravery and his relentless determination and he has throughout given his platoon and his infantry comrades encouragement and inspiration during the most arduous battle conditions.
Notes:
- Recommendation of 6 August 1944 upgraded from a BEM to MM.
- Clifford's medals were put on sale by Eugene Ursual in 1998 for $ 1250.00.
The photo of Lt John Horsburgh, MC, Sgt. Clifford Hebner and WOII Cormack was taken in Normandy. Sgt. Clifford Hebner, MM was tragically killed in Belgium on 5 October 1944, while trying to defuse a German land mine. He is buried in a cemetery near Antwerp, Belgium. He was only 32 years old and was married.