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Lee, Harold Herbert

Date of birth:
February 15th, 1915 (Bingley/Yorkshire, Great Britain)
Service number:
526087
Nationality:
British

Biography

Harold Herbert Lee was born on February 15th, 1915 as son to Samuel Herbert Lee and Ada Lee (Rochester).

Leading Aricraftsman Harold Herbert Lee (Fitter 11E) served with Air Sea Rescue aboard Motor Launch 112, stationed at Gorleston On Sea. Somewhere in 1941 or 1942 the ship struck a mine, incapacitating the deck crew. LAC Lee brought the ship safely back into the harbour and was subsequently Mentioned in Despatches and promoted to Corporal.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leading Aircraftman
Unit:
ASR 112
Mentioned in Dispatches

Sources

  • - Family records

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