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Dick, Royer Mylius

Date of birth:
October 14th, 1897
Date of death:
April 23rd, 1991
Nationality:
British

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Acting Lieutenant
Unit:
River Gunboat "Razlyff", Royal Navy
Awarded on:
December 17th, 1918
"In command of the River Gunboat "Razlyff" during the Dwina operations, he saved a number of boats and a barge from falling into the enemy's hands, the ship being repeatedly fired on. In the Tchamova operations he handled his ship with conspicuous success."
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Mentioned in Dispatches

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Awarded on:
June 11th, 1942
Mentioned in Dispatches

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE, Military Division)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commodore (Second Class)
Awarded on:
April 20th, 1943
Awarded for:
Operation Torch
"For skill and judgment in the organisation of the landing of the Allied Forces in North Africa."
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE, Military Division)

Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commodore (First Class)
Awarded on:
September 7th, 1943
Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)

Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB, Military Division)

Rank:
Rear-Admiral
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1951
Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB, Military Division)

Commander to the Venerable Order of Saint John (CStJ)

Rank:
Rear-Admiral
Awarded on:
July 1st, 1957
Commander to the Venerable Order of Saint John (CStJ)

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