Goodman, J.

Postmaster (1942)

Nationality:: British

Biography

Lieutenant Goodman commanded the tug Nuneaton during Operation Postmaster, successfully towing the captured German vessel Likomba back to Lagos. H.M. Nigerian Marine.

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Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant
Unit:: Nuneaton, H.M. Nigerian Marine
Awarded on:: 1942
Awarded for:: Operation Postmaster

"Lieutenant Goodman, Nigerian Marine, was in charge of the tug Nunceaton with Captain Hayes, and conned and manoeuvred his ship throughout the operation. He displayed great skill and courage in performing a very difficult piece of seamanship, and on the week's voyage home, which was one of great hardship for the crew of the small tug, he co-operated most ably with Captain Hayes and was largely responsible for the safe return of his ship and the two German vessels, after constant breakdowns within sight of the Island. Throughout the operation, his coolness and skill ere a constant example to the crew."

His MBE was not immediately gazetted due to security concerns.