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Gwilliam, William G.

Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Able Seaman
Unit:
H.M.S. Exeter (68), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
February 23rd, 1940
Citation:
"Who helped Midshipman Cameron to smother the flames of a burning ammunition locker, and to throw hot shells, with their brass cases either missing or split open, over the side. He showed no regard for his own safety in putting out fires on the Upper Deck near the aircraft from which petrol was leaking."

Second Supplement to The London Gazette of Tuesday, the 20th of February, 1940, Friday, 23 February, 1940.
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)

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