Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Able Seaman

Unit:

M.T.B. 90, 23rd M.T.B. Flotilla (M.T.B. 90, 23rd M.T.B. Flotilla)

Awarded on:

August 11th, 1944

citation:
"Radar Operator on board M.T.B. 90, in which he has taken part in 20 operations of war by the coast of France during 8 months. On the night of 19th to 20th May, 1944, in the course of an attack against 4 enemy ships, before the Island of Jersey, showed extraordinary calm and coolness. Despite very unfavourable atmospheric conditions, maintained the Radar service for an hour and a half, under particularly difficult conditions keeping contact with the enemy ships, and furnishing his C.O. up to the very moment of firing the torpedoes with most efficient information."

Received with silver star.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Able Seaman