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Lean, John Trevor

Date of birth:
July 16th, 1903
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Unit:
H.M.S. Punjabi (F21), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
June 28th, 1940
"For daring, resource and devotion to duty in the second Battle of Narvik."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Unit:
H.M.S. Punjabi (F21), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
October 21st, 1941
Awarded for:
Operation Dynamo
"In recognition of services during the 1940 withdrawal of Polish troops from France."
Krzyz Walecznych
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Unit:
H.M.S. Roebuck (H95), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
May 30th, 1944
"For leadership, skill and devotion to duty."
Mentioned in Dispatches

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