Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

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

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who throughout the action controlled the main armament with great calmness and skill. When only one Turret was left in action he tried to spot from the after control position though standing over the muzzles of the guns. Throughout and after the battle he was untiring in his work of keeping the turret in action and in directing the ship's company to dear away the debris, the Commander being wounded."


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

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Awarded on:

July 11th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Awarded on:

September 6th, 1940

Citation:
"in recognition of valuable services rendered by them on the occasion of the earthquake disaster at Concepcion on the 24th January, 1939, while serving in His Majesty's Ships " Exeter " and " Ajax"

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Awarded on:

July 29th, 1941

For courage, skill and devotion to duty in operations off the Libyan Coast

Second DSC awarded as a Bar.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Awarded on:

April 13th, 1943

For bravery and skill while serving in H.M. Ships Alafoss, Sidmouth, Bridlington, Blackpool, Bangor, Eastbourne, Sargasso, Dhoon, Loch Leven, Lowther, Welbeck, Star of Orkney, Epine, Feasible, Miranda, Loch Eribol, Welsbach and William Bell, while these ships were employed on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Captain

Awarded on:

November 14th, 1944