- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Leading Seaman
- Unit:
- H.M.S. ML 443 (ML 443), Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- May 21st, 1942
- Awarded for:
- Operation Chariot
Citation:
"For great gallantry, daring and skill in the attack on the German naval base at St. Nazaire."
Recommendation:
"Highly recommended for his devotion to duty and complete imperturbability at the wheel during the whole period of the raid, and while the ship was under very heavy fire."