Date of birth:

January 7th, 1909 (Ardsley/Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Date of death:

March 25th, 1941

Buried on:

Plymouth Naval Memorial

Service number:

J 110073

Nationality:

British

Charles Hallas joined the Navy aged 14 and sered on HMS Arethusa Traning Ship in 1923.
From 1937 he served on HMS Exeter.

Died when serving on H.M.S. Griffin at which time he was a Gunner.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Petty Officer

Unit:

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

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who was the Torpedo Gunner's Mate in charge of the torpedo tubes. Although wounded at the start of the action he remained at his station until all torpedoes were fired. He then formed parties to deal with fires on deck and help the wounded. After the action he worked unceasingly in repairing damaged circuits. His cheerfulness throughout was a great encouragement to all who were working with him."

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

• - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34796/data.pdf
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