although these actions remained secret at the time, there was official appreciation. at the time, the kfre became the most highly decorated unit in the british army. major brazier received an obe, three officers (captains r keeble, t f tgoodwin and b baxter) received dsos, second lieutenant b j ashwell received the mc. a dcm was awarded to corporal j t hearnden and three ncos (staff sergeant a h smart, sergeant a r blake and corporal j matthews) received military medals.