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Jellicoe, Christopher Theodore

Date of birth:
June 20th, 1903
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Unit:
H.M.S. Winchelsea (D46), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
December 23rd, 1939
"For successful actions against enemy submarines."
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Awarded on:
September 8th, 1942
"For gallantry, skill and seamanship against strong enemy forces, which were driven off and severely damaged. This action resulted in the safe passage to Malta of an important convoy."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Awarded on:
November 17th, 1942
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Awarded on:
March 7th, 1944
"For gallantry, distinguished service and devotion to duty during the action in which the Scharnhorst was engaged and sunk."

Second DSC received as bar
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Rank:
Rear-Admiral
Awarded on:
June 9th, 1955
Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB, Military Division)

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