Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Joiner (Third Class)

Unit:

H.M.S. Exeter (68), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who, while bleeding in the face and badly shaken by the 11-inch shells exploding on the forecastle Messdeck, used great initiative in improvising stretchers for the wounded, in examining compartments underneath the damage and in plugging holes in the upper deck."

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