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McNelis, James

Date of death:
December 10th, 1941 (Lost at Sea)
Buried on:
Plymouth Naval Memorial
Service number:
D/MD/X.2301
Nationality:
British

Biography

James McNelis served on board HMS Prince of Wales and as such was involved in the sinking of the Bismarck for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.
He was lost at sea when the ship was sunk by Japanese aircraft, two days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Able Seaman
Unit:
HMS Prince of Wales (53), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
October 14th, 1941
"For mastery, determination and skill in action against the German Battleship Bismarck."
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

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