Cowburn, George Gerard

Date of birth:: July 20th, 1909
Date of death:: June 1st, 1980
Nationality:: British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Midshipman: 01.01.1929
Acting Sub-Lieutenant.: 01.05.1931
Sub-Lieutenant: 22.08.1932, seniority 01.03.1931
Lieutenant: 01.05.1933
Lieutenant-Commander: 01.05.194
Commander:31.12.1945 (retd > 07.1959, < 07.1961)

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant
Unit:: H.M.S. Achilles (70), Royal Navy
Awarded on:: February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who handled the ship with the utmost skill and coolness and was undismayed when the Commanding Officer and the Chief Yeoman of Signals were wounded alongside him. The Ship's immunity from being hit was mainly due to him. The running commentary on the progress of the action which he passed to the Lower Conning Tower was of the greatest value, as it was broadcast .to all positions between decks, including the Engine Room."

In recognition of the gallant and successful action with the " Admiral Graf Spee"

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34796
- Unit Histories