Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Ordinary Seaman

Unit:

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

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who, when early in the action several splinters struck the Gun Director Tower at once, killing three men and wounding two others inside the tower, was immediately ordered across, and proceeded to carry out essential duty coolly and skilfully for the rest of the engagement."

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