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Brady, Patrick Joseph

Date of birth:
August 1917 (London, United Kingdom)
Service number:
P.M./V.37
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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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."
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

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