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Bromage, John Henry

Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
H.M.S. Snapper (N39), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
May 9th, 1940
"In recognition of daring, endurance and resource in the conduct of hazardous and successful operations in His Majesty's Submarines against the enemy."
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
H.M.S. Sahib (P212), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
April 6th, 1943
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
"For bravery and skill in successful submarine patrols."
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
H.M.S. Sahib (P212), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
August 21st, 1945
"For bravery, skill and daring whilst serving in H.M. Submarine Sahib, in successful patrols in the Mediterranean in one of which the harbour of Milazzo was penetrated during daylight through shoal water. In June, 1943, the Sahib was sunk by a depth charge during her eighth patrol, after, a successful attack on a heavily escorted enemy convoy in ideal anti-submarine conditions. Her Commanding Officer, having
personally seen all her crew on deck, opened her main vents and scuttled the submarine."

Second DSC received as bar.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

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