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Davidson, James Henry

Date of death:
October 18th, 1940 (near Texel, the Netherlands)
Service number:
C/J.108151
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

James Henry Davidson was killed aboard of submarine H.M.S. H 49, after the ship was sunk by German Depthcharges from "UJ 116" and UJ 118" under the command of Wolfgang Kaden on October 18th, 1940 near Texel, the Netherlands.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Chief Petty Officer
Awarded on:
December 3rd, 1940
Received for courage, enterprise and resource during successful patrols by H.M. Submarines.

LG 35007/6914.
Awarded posthumously.
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

Sources

  • - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 3rd December 1940, Issue 35007, dated 3rd December 1940.

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