Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

H.M.S. Exeter (68), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who showed great calm and resource when communications had failed, in passing an order for port helm and in firing the starboard tubes at the correct moment. When required he conned the ship from aft, and after the action worked tirelessly to repair electrical damage, although wounded in the leg."

in recognition of the gallant and successful action with the " Admiral Graf Spee".