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Smith, George E.

Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Plumber, Third Class
Unit:
H.M.S. Exeter (68), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
February 23rd, 1940
Citation:
"who, shortly after the explosion in the Chief Petty Officers' Flat, took a party of Stokers there to free the Main Switchboard Room's hatch. At the time the flat was in darkness, reeking with fumes and smoke, full of debris. and with the possibility of little deck supporting."

In recognition of the gallant and successful action with the " Admiral Graf Spee."
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

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