Date of birth:

October 9th, 1901

Date of death:

June 13th, 1988

Nationality:

British

Apart from a distinguished career in the Royal Navy and a short career in the RAF, Neame was as an English track and field athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

In 1928 he was eliminated in the first round of the 110 metre hurdles event.
At the 1930 Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the 440 yards hurdles competition.
He carried the Olympic Torch across the English Channel for the 1948 Olympic Games.

Ranks
15 Jan 1921 A/S.Lt.
15 Sep 1921 S.Lt.
15 Jun 1923 Lt.
15 Jun 1931 Lt.Cdr.
31 Dec 1936 Cdr.
31 Dec 1940 Capt
Retired: 29 Apr 1950

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

H.M.S. Achilles (70), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

"…..who, as Commanders of their Ships, having done all they could during the long months of waiting to perfect their Ships and Ships' companies, so that they stood the test ,of battle, when the day for action came, heartened all by their readiness, example and encouragement."


In connection with the action with the "Admiral Graf Spee" also know as The Battle of the River Plate."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Awarded on:

September 8th, 1942

Second DSO awarded as a Bar.

• - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34796
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35695/supplement/3912
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