Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Engine Room Artificer (Third Class)

Unit:

H.M.S. Exeter (68), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"who got the two extra dynamos on load in record time. As the result of an explosion he and his party were trapped in the forward Dynamo Room which filled with dense fumes and smoke. One dynamo had stopped and with the exhaust fan out of action he skilfully effected the repairs needed to get the machine running again."

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