Mould, John Stuart
- Date of birth:
- March 21st, 1910 (Gosforth/Northumberland, United Kingdom)
- Date of death:
- August 9th, 1957 (Sydney/New South Wales, United Kingdom)
- Nationality:
- Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)
Biography
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King's/Queen's Commendation for brave conduct
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Lieutenant
- Unit:
- Enemy Mines Section, HMS Vernon, Chatham, Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- June 27th, 1941
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"For outstanding work on dock clearance operations and those resulting in the stripping of the early German mine Type G."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant
- Unit:
- Enemy Mines Section, HMS Vernon, Chatham, Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- April 28th, 1942
"For skill and resolution during a daylight attack on German battle cruisers."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant
- Unit:
- Enemy Mines Section, HMS Vernon, Chatham, Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- November 3rd, 1942
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He recovered, defused and investigated the first example of a German moored magnetic mine.
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