- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Petty Officer
- Unit:
- H.M.S. Ajax (22), Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- February 23rd, 1940
Citation:
"who as Director Layer, carried out his most important duties with great skill thereby contributing much to the fighting efficiency of the ship throughout the action."
In recognition of the gallant and successful action with the " Admiral Graf Spee."