Lewin, Edgar Duncan Goodenough
- Date of birth:
- August 9th, 1912
- Date of death:
- November 24th, 1983
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
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20 januari 1935: Flying Officer on attachment to the R.A.F.
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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant
- Unit:
- H.M.S. Ajax (22), Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- February 23rd, 1940
"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 "
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant
- Unit:
- H.M.S. Ark Royal (91), Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- November 25th, 1941
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
- Rank:
- Captain
- Unit:
- Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- January 1st, 1958
Sources
- - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34130/page/845
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34796
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35357/supplement/6771
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40011/supplement/6001
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41268/supplement/2
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