Service number:

NZD477

Nationality:

New Zealander

William Wain joined the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy in 1922
He was posted to cruisers Chatham, Diomede, Achilles and Gambia. He also spent time in the Royal Navy on exchange. For his actions in Achilles during the Battle of the River Plate in 1939, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM).
He was discharged on 3rd September 1945.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chief Stoker

Unit:

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

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who was, in the words of one of the staff of " A " Boiler Room, an " inspiration and help to them all." He steamed this boiler room with the highest efficiency, using great initiative in setting and adjusting the sprayers to obtain the best flame and a minimum of smoke."

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

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With "BURMA" clasp.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

• - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34796
  - National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy