Devonshire, Thomas Frederik
- Nationality:
- South African
Biography
Servicenumber 71088, S.A.N.F.
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British Empire Medal (BEM & EGM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Shipwright Third Class
- Unit:
- H.M.S.A.S. Gamtoos
- Awarded on:
- November 2nd, 1943
"For outstanding courage and skill in carrying out dangerous demolition work in the clearance of the blockships at Tripoli while serving in H.M.S.A.S. Gamtoos in the operations which led to the reopening of the North African ports."
Military Division.
Sources
- - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 29th October 1943, Issue 36229, dated 2nd November 1943
- Letter of Awarding, November 16th, 1943
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