Lamb, Leonard Sydney

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Service number:: P/JX.I41H3
Nationality:: British

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Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Sea - CGM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Petty Officer
Unit:: H.M.S. ML 160 (ML 160), Royal Navy
Awarded on:: May 21st, 1942
Awarded for:: Operation Chariot

'For great bravery in rescuing many men from a blazing Motor Launch under intense fire at very short range, and for selfless devotion in tending the wounded on the way back from the raid.'

1939-1945 Star

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Atlantic Star

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

War Medal 1939-1945

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

- Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35566 published on the 19 May 1942
- Dix Noonan Webb

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