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Date of birth:

June 22nd, 1902

Nationality:

British

Courage was educated at the Royal Naval Colleges Osborne and Dartmouth in 1914. He began his naval service on 15 January 1916, serving during the First World War.

Interwar Period
- 19 Jan 1934 – July 1935: Served aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth in the Mediterranean, gaining experience aboard one of the Royal Navy's premier battleships.
- 24 Sept 1935 – Aug 1936: Commanded HMS Bagshot, a twin-screw minesweeper, also in the Mediterranean, indicating growing tactical responsibility.
- Sept – Oct 1936: Attended a tactical course at HM Dockyard Portsmouth (HMS Victory), refining operational and command skills.

World War II Service
- 15 Jan 1937 – Feb 1941: Commanded HMS Havock, a destroyer involved in critical operations—including the Battle of Narvik, where he earned a Distinguished Service Order (DSO) and later Bar to DSO, Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) and a Bar to DSC, reflecting exceptional gallantry and leadership.
- 9 July 1941 – 12 Feb 1942: Took command of HMS Maori, another destroyer, continuing high-stakes operations during the war.
- Aug 1942: Posted to HMS Stag, the Royal Navy base at Port Said, Egypt, possibly coordinating Mediterranean operations.
- Feb 1943 – June 1944: No appointment listed; may have been recuperating, instructing, or serving in a confidential capacity. At some point, he served as commander Coastal Forces, Eastern Mediterranean.

Postwar Service
- 18 Sept 1944 – July 1945: Returned to HMS Queen Elizabeth as Executive Officer, contributing to postwar naval responsibilities.
- 22 Oct 1945 – April 1946: Final listed posting at HMS Europa, Royal Navy Patrol Service Central Depot in Lowestoft, before likely retirement.

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• - Page 3502 | Supplement 34868, 7 June 1940 | London Gazette | The Gazette
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  - Page 2066 | Supplement 35554, 8 May 1942 | London Gazette | The Gazette
  - Page 2285 | Supplement 35573, 22 May 1942 | London Gazette | The Gazette
  

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