Rooskey, Joseph Andrew
- Date of birth:
- December 5th, 1900 (Dublin, Ireland)
- Service number:
- K62936
- Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
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Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Chief Mechanician (Second Class)
- Unit:
- H.M.S. Exeter (68), Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- February 23rd, 1940
"whose work was outstanding among all those on the catapult platforms jettisoning the aircraft. His calmness, skill and initiative were most valuable and set a splendid example to all those around him."
In recognition of the gallant and successful action with the " Admiral Graf Spee."
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