Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chief Officer

Unit:

H.M.S. Jarvis Bay, British Merchant Navy

"for brave conduct when their ships encountered enemy ships, aircraft, submarines or mines."
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For bringing home the San Demetrio of London, (eagle line) She had been attacked and set a blaze by the German battleship Admiral Scheer. After abandoning ship they later encountered it again and decided to re-board her and bought her safely home. On that fateful November 5th they had been part of a convoy that had to scatter, many of the ships saved that day owe a debt of gratitude for the brave actions and sacrifice of the crew of HMS Jarvis Bay.