- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant
- Unit:
- H.M.S. Ajax (22), Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- February 23rd, 1940
Citation:
"who, in charge of a Turret when an 11-inch shell passed through the working chamber below, went at once to the hatch, which had been blown open and was giving out sparks and smoke, to find out the damage. He gave the orders needed to ensure the safety of ammunition and at once did what he could to bring the Turret into action again. He set a fine example of courage and presence of mind."
Operation River Plate