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Trimble, Samuel John

Service number:
PO2269
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
H.M.S. Achilles (70), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
February 23rd, 1940
Citation:
"Who, early in the action, when several splinters struck the Gun Director, at once killing three men and wounding two others inside the tower, was severely wounded; but stood fast without flinching or complaint throughout the hour of action that followed, bearing his wounds with great fortitude. When the medical party came he helped them to move the wounded and then made his own way to the Sick Bay with little aid."

Second Supplement to The London Gazette of Tuesday, the 20th of February, 1940, Friday, 23 February, 1940.
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With "Burma"clasp.
Pacific Star

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