Short, Jacob
- Date of death:
- 1990
- Service number:
- P/SSX. 16644
- Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
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Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Leading Seaman
- Unit:
- H.M.S. Amazon (D39), Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- August 25th, 1942
Murmansk, through the dangers of ice and heavy seas and in the face of relentless
attacks by enemy U.-Boats, aircraft, and surface forces."
Received his medal at Buckingham Palace on the 23rd february 1943.
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