Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Midshipsman

Unit:

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

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who, when an 11-inch shell burst above an ammunition locker and set it alight, with great calmness and foresight ordered two guns' crews to take shelter. The locker exploded, wounding some of the second crew and setting alight another locker. As soon as the main fire abated, with the help of an Able Seaman, he smothered the flames of the burning woodwork. The two of them then threw the unexploded shells over the side. These were still hot and the brass cartridge cases were either missing or split open. The bottom row of ammunition had not burned, and this also was thrown over the side. Throughout the action he showed the utmost coolness and resource. He never failed to make the best use of his guns'- crews."

For the River Plate Operation, sinking of the Admiral Graf Spee.

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

Royal Navy

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1964