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Peterkin, Claude Hamilton

Date of death:
October 18th, 1940 (near Texel, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
British

Biography

Claude Hamilton Peterkin was killed aboard of submarine H.M.S. H 49, after the ship was sunk by German Depthcharges from "UJ 116" and UJ 118" under the command of Wolfgang Kaden on October 18th, 1940 near Texel, the Netherlands.

Promotions:
?: Acting Sub-Lieutenant;
January 1st, 1937: Sub-Lieutenant;
August 1st, 1938: Lieutenant.

Career:
December 16th, 1938: H.M.S. "L 23";
?: H.M.S. "H 49".

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Awarded on:
December 3rd, 1940
Received for courage, enterprise and resource during successful patrols by H.M. Submarines.

LG 35007/6914.
Awarded posthumously.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Sources

  • - The London Gazette of 29th April 1938, Issue 34506
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 3rd December 1940, Issue 35007, dated 3rd December 1940

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