Date of birth:

November 8th, 1919

Date of death:

January 20th, 1942

Buried on:

Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Nationality:

British

Robert Don was lost when HMS Triumph (submarine) sunk in the Aegean, probably due to a sea mine.

Cadet 01.05.1937
Midsh.01.05.1938
A/S.Lt.01.01.1940
S.Lt.07.1940, seniority 01.08.1939
Lt.10.1941, seniority 16.06.1941

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Midshipsman

Unit:

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

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who, throughout the action showed great calm, resource and initiative, especially in running hoses into the burning Marines' barracks, in fighting a fire over the lower steering position, and in rescuing the wounded."

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 Triumph (R16), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

January 20th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

H.M.S Triumph (R16), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

May 5th, 1942

For daring, enterprise and devotion to duty in successful patrols in H.M. Submarines

Third DSC awarded as second Bar

• - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34796
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35424/supplement/339
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35545/supplement/1957
  - Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  - Unit Histories
  

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