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Lewin, Edgar Duncan Goodenough

Date of birth:
August 9th, 1912
Date of death:
November 24th, 1983
Nationality:
British

Biography

? Sub-Lieutenant
20 januari 1935: Flying Officer on attachment to the R.A.F.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
H.M.S. Ajax (22), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
February 23rd, 1940
Citation:
"who was catapulted after the action had started when the air-worthiness of his aircraft was in doubt, and made a landing and recovery under difficult conditions after the battle."

In recognition of the gallant and successful action with the " Admiral Graf Spee "
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
H.M.S. Ark Royal (91), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
November 25th, 1941
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
For courage and resolution in operations in Mediterranean waters
Period:
Korean War (1950-1953)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
H.M.S. Glory (R62), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
November 10th, 1953
for distinguished service in operations in Korean waters
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Royal Navy
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1958
Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB, Military Division)

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