- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant
- Unit:
- H.M.S. Sahib (P212), Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- August 21st, 1945
"For bravery, skill and daring whilst serving in H.M. Submarine Sahib, in successful patrols in the Mediterranean in one of which the harbour of Milazzo was penetrated during daylight through shoal water. In June, 1943, the Sahib was sunk by a depth charge during her eighth patrol, after, a successful attack on a heavily escorted enemy convoy in ideal anti-submarine conditions. Her Commanding Officer, having
personally seen all her crew on deck, opened her main vents and scuttled the submarine."
Second DSC received as bar.