Toase, Aidan Edward
- Date of birth:
- July 15th, 1918
- Date of death:
- April 9th, 2009
- Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
Biography
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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant
- Unit:
- H.M.S. Exeter (68), Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- February 23rd, 1940
"who was very active and resourceful in assisting to render the turret safe after it had been hit by an 11-inch shell"
In recognition of the gallant and successful action with the " Admiral Graf Spee".
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Captain
- Awarded on:
- January 12th, 1946
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