Scott, Humphrey Gilbert

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Date of birth:: October 31st, 1901
Nationality:: British

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Commander
Unit:: H.M.S. Wishart (D67), Royal Navy
Awarded on:: March 16th, 1943
Awarded for:: Operation Torch

"For bravery and skill in the hazardous operations in which the Allied Forces were landed in North Africa."

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Commander
Awarded on:: June 4th, 1946

"For outstanding services while in command of H.M. ships engaged in anti-submarine operations during the war in Europe."

Second DSC received as bar.

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35942/supplement/1259/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37592/supplement/2681/data.pdf

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