Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Marine

Unit:

H.M.S. Exeter (68), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"Who, having his left forearm blown away and his right arm shattered when a Turret was put out of action by a direct hit from an 11-inch shell, refused all but first aid, remained on deck and went about cheering on his shipmates and putting courage into them by his great fortitude; and did not give in until the heat of the battle was over. He has since died of wounds."

Second Supplement to The London Gazette of Tuesday, the 20th of February, 1940, Friday, 23 February, 1940.