Skene, George Campbell

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Service number:: LT/KX.106765
Nationality:: British

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Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Engineman
Awarded on:: September 26th, 1940

"..who, on 30th May, 1940, when his ship had been severely damaged by bombs, kept her engines running, and under fire brought many Norwegian troops to safety. When the vessel ran ashore the rescue of all on board was in great part due to him."

Krigskorset

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Petty Officer
Awarded on:: October 13th, 1942

"For great gallantry and leadership before the enemy, during the Norwegian Campaign."

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35743/supplement/4450/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34953/supplement/5709/data.pdf

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