Nationality:

British

Arthur James Pretty was with the Blue Star line as an engineer, throughout World War Two. He served on the Brisbane Star in the Malta Convoy. He joined the Blue Star Line in 1936, and resigned with Chief's tickets in Steam and Diesel in 1949.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Junior Third Engineer Officer

Unit:

Brisbane Star, Blue Star Line

Awarded on:

February 9th, 1943

Was mentioned in dispatches, for being the Officer on watch, at the time the torpedo went through the bow of the ship.

Mentioned in Third Supplement to The London Gazette, dated 5th February 1943, Issue 35895 of 9th February 1943.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

• - Third Supplement to THe London Gazette of Friday, the 5th of February 1943, Issue 35895, Tuesday 9th February 1943