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Hewitt, John Graham

    Date of birth:
    October 13th, 1902
    Nationality:
    British

    Biography

    Military career:

    15 Sep 1922 A/S.Lt.
    15 Mar 1923 S.Lt.
    15 Jun 1924 Lt.
    15 Jun 1932 Lt.Cdr.
    31 Dec 1936 Cdr.
    1 May 1941 A/Capt.
    31 Dec 1942 Capt.

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    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Commander
    Unit:
    HMS Auckland (L61), Royal Navy
    Awarded on:
    June 25th, 1940
    "For courage and resource in operations on the Norwegian Coast."
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

    Mentioned in Dispatches

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Acting Captain
    Unit:
    HMS Dauntless (D45), Royal Navy
    Awarded on:
    November 11th, 1941
    Mentioned in Dispatches

    Krigskorset

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Captain
    Unit:
    HMS Auckland (L61), Royal Navy
    Awarded on:
    October 13th, 1942
    Krigskorset

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