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Cochrane, John Forster

Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Royal Navy.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Awarded on:
February 13th, 1945
Citation:
"For outstanding courage and skill in minesweeping operations during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy."

Published in The London Gazette dated 13th February 1945.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Awarded on:
March 20th, 1945
Citation:
“For distinguished service during the invasion of Normandy."


Published in The London Gazette dated 20th March 1945.
Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)

Sources

  • - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 9th February 1945, Issue36936, dated 13th February 1945
    - Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette of 16th March 1945, Issue 36992, dated 20th March 1945

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