Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Gunner

Unit:

H.M.S. Achilles (70), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who, throughout the first action and thesixteen-hour chase which followed, carried out his duties with the greatest zeal and efficiency and relieved the Principal Control Officer of much trouble and responsibility, .so that he could concentrate on observing and identifying the fall of shot. His conduct was exemplary."

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