Bitmead, Jack

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Krzyz Walecznych

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant
Unit:: H.M.S. Broke (D83), Royal Navy
Awarded on:: October 21st, 1941
Awarded for:: Operation Dynamo

"In recognition of services during the 1940 withdrawal of Polish troops from France."

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant
Awarded on:: July 30th, 1942

"For distinguished Services in H.M. Ships Amazon, Beagle, Beverley, Blackfly, Bulldog, Edinburgh, Forester, Foresight, Gossamer, Harrier, Hussar and Trinidad, in taking Convoys to, and from, Murmansk through the dangers of ice and heavy seas and in the face of relentless attacks by enemy U-boats, aircraft and surface force."

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35315/page/6083
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35648/page/3345/data.pdf

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