Deakin, Frederick William Dampier

Date of birth:: July 3rd, 1913
Date of death:: January 22nd, 2005
Service number:: 92467
Nationality:: British

Biography

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Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Temporary Major
Unit:: Yugoslav Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government
Awarded on:: February 17th, 1944

Recommendation:
"Ever since he was dropped in YUGOSLAVIA by parachute six months ago Major Deakin has shown great initiative and devotion to duty under trying and dangerous circumstances.. His personal courage in action on numerous conditions has served to enhance British prestige in YUGOSLAVIA and to establish good relations with the PARTISANS. In particular his bravery and his endurance after being wounded during the Fifth German offensive in May, 1943, when the PARTISAN forces narrowly escaped extermination by overwhelming numbers of the enemy won the admiration of all concerned. His work in YOGOSLAVIA has been of great importance and lasting value."

WO 373/94/201
LG 36382/827