Armstrong, Ralph William
- Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
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British Empire Medal (BEM & EGM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Unit:
- Apprentice
- Awarded on:
- September 29th, 1942
"The ship was attacked by Japanese bombers in Far Eastern waters. She was hit, and set on fire. Apprentice Armstrong, aged 17, was to the fore in fire-fighting and showed courage when bringing out two men from the wrecked accommodation."
Civil Division.
LG 35722/4223.
Sources
- - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 25th September 1942, Issue 35722, dated 29th September 1942
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