Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Able Seaman

Unit:

H.M.S. Achilles (70), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who was severely wounded when the Director Control Tower was hit by splinters. He behaved with great courage during his long wait until proper medical attention came. The nearest door of the D.C.T. through which" he would normally have been evacuated was jammed by splinter damage, and it was necessary to remove him by a devious and difficult route in the heat of the engagement. He gave all the help he could to the Medical Party during this painful operation. He bore the pain of his wounds with great patience and fortitude."

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