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Lamb, Leonard Sydney

Service number:
P/JX.I41H3
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Petty Officer
Unit:
H.M.S. ML 160 (ML 160), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
May 21st, 1942
Awarded for:
Operation Chariot
'For great bravery in rescuing many men from a blazing Motor Launch under intense fire at very short range, and for selfless devotion in tending the wounded on the way back from the raid.'


Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)

Sources

  • - Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35566 published on the 19 May 1942
    - Dix Noonan Webb

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