Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Able Seaman

Unit:

H.M.S. Achilles (70), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who, though early in the action several splinters struck the Gun Director Tower at once, killing three men and wounding two others inside the tower, maintained throughout the engagement a good range plot, even when the body of a shipmate fell on him through the D.C.T. floor. "

In recognition of the gallant and successful action with the " Admiral Graf Spee."