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Freeland, Harry

Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Commander
Unit:
Commanding Officer H.M.C.S. Regina
Awarded on:
June 29th, 1943
Citation:
"For skill and devotion to duty in the destruction of an Italian Submarine while serving in H.M.C.S. Regina."

For sinking the Italian submarine "Avorio" off Phillippeville in the Mediterranean on February 8th, 1943.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Commander
Awarded on:
June 14th, 1945
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Sources

  • - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 25th June 1943, Issue 36072, dated 29th June 1943
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 8th June 1945, Issue 37120, dated 14th June 1945

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