Roper-Curzon, Lord Teynham, Christopher John Henry

Date of birth:: May 6th, 1896 (Kent/United Kingdom)
Date of death:: May 5th, 1972 (Sarisbury Green/Hants, United Kingdom)
Nationality:: British

Biography

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Commander
Awarded on:: June 8th, 1944
Awarded for:: Operation Neptune

"For gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy, or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters, and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, upholding the high tradition of the Royal Navy."

HM Birthday

Mentioned in Dispatches

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Commander
Awarded on:: August 15th, 1944

For services in mine disposal operations at sea on 21 April 1944.

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Captain
Awarded on:: May 13th, 1945
Awarded for:: Operation Overlord

"For outstanding courage, leadership and skill during the build-up of the Normandy bridgehead."

Haakon VII's frihetskors

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Awarded on:: April 15th, 1947

"In recognition of services connected with the liberation of Norway."

Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36544/supplement/2601/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36654/supplement/3767/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36979/supplement/1381/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37931/supplement/1675/data.pdf
- Royal Navy (RN) Officers 1939-1945 -- T