- Period:
- Russian Civil War (1917-1922)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant
- Unit:
- H.M.S. CMB No. 24A, Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- May 4th, 1920
"Lieutenant L. E. S. Napier was in command of Coastal Motor Boat No. 24A in the attack on Kronstadt Harbour on 18 August 1919, passing through the line of forts under a heavy fire. Then attacked and sank the patrolling destroyer at the entrance to the middle harbour. His boat has not been heard of since."