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Buchanan, Herbert James

Date of birth:
March 10th, 1902 (North Fitzroy, Melbourne)
Date of death:
March 15th, 1965
Nationality:
Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

Biography

Rank: Rear Admiral

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
H.M.S. Valentine (L69), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
1940
Operating off the coasts of Belgium and the Netherlands in support of Dutch and French forces, the HMS Valentine was damaged by bombs on 15 May 1940. Buchanan beached the stricken vessel and conveyed the wounded to safety.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
H.M.S. Valentine (L69), Royal Navy
For "good services" on board of the Valentine and at Dunkirk.
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
H.M.S. Valentine (L69), Royal Navy
For "good services" on board of the Valentine and at Dunkirk.
Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1946
Mentioned in Dispatches

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