- 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 "