Under Development. Contributions and corrections welcome.
NOTES |
AWARD ABBREVIATIONS |
OTHER ABBREVIATIONS |
1 Killed on duty 2 Award not for Minesweeping 3 Reason for award unknown |
VC:
Victoria Cross DSC: Distinguished Service Cross MC: Military Cross CGM: Conspicuous Gallantry Medal GM:
George Medal BEM: British Empire Medal (now superseded by MBE) MID:
Mention in Despatches |
B&MD:
Bomb & Mine Disposal |
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
NAME |
RANK/RATE |
UNIT |
DATE |
AWARD |
REMARKS |
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CADDOCK LT/KX112726 |
Engineman |
ML 216 |
3 Apr 45 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944. |
CAINE D/JX347207 |
AB |
ML 480 |
15 May 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry, perseverance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations under enemy fire in the Adriatic. |
CAIRD LT/JX206512 |
Seaman |
HMD Torbay II (M/S) |
31 Dec 40 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for good services in HM Minesweeping Trawlers and Drifters. Bombed and sunk off Dover 1 November 1940. |
CALL1 |
A/Lt Cdr RNR |
HMS Fabius (Taranto) |
15 May 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded posthumously for gallantry, perseverance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations under enemy fire in the Adriatic. |
CALLIEU |
T/Lt RNVR A/Cdr RNVR |
HMS
Esmeralda |
3
Nov 42 |
DSC |
Minesweeping
- DSC awarded for mine disposal. |
CAMERON John Ewan |
T/A/Lt Cdr RNVR | BYMS 2068 | 14 Jun 45 | DSC | Minesweeping - DSC awarded Birthday Honours 1945. |
CAMERON |
Lt Cdr RNZNVR Lt Cdr RNZNVR Lt Cdr RNZNVR Cdr RNZNVR |
HMS Aries (Algerine Class M/S) HMS Aries (Algerine Class M/S) V HMS Aries (Algerine Class M/S) |
14 Jul 42 4 Oct 43 7 Dec 43 18 Sep 45 |
MID DSC Bar to DSC MID |
Minesweeping - First MID awarded for resource and skill when minesweeping. DSC awarded for for courage and skill in many successful minesweeping operations in Mediterranean waters, while serving in H.M. Ships Negro, Elbury, Achroite and Triton, and H.M. Motor Minesweepers 47, 68, 80 and 171. Bar to DSC awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation while serving in H.M. Ships Acute, Albacore, Brixham, Cadmus, Circe, Clacton, Elbury, Espiegle, Fantome, Felixstowe, Filey Bay, Goth, Hazard, Negro, Polruan, Rothesay, Rhyl, Speedwell, Stornoway, and other ships. MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic over a period from October 1944 to May 1945. |
CAMPBELL LT/X7255C |
PO
RNR |
BYMS
2048 |
3
Apr 45 |
MID MID |
Minesweeping - First MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944. Second MID awarded for courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping operations clearing a channel from the Humber to Heligoland and thence along the North German Coast to Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Bremerhaven during May 1945. |
CAMPBELL |
Lt Cdr RNVR Lt Cdr RNVR |
HMS
Waterwitch (Algerine Class M/S) |
18
Sep 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - First MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic over a period from October 1944 to May 1945. Second MID awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy. |
CAMPBELL LT/X6083ES |
A/Chief Engineman RNR |
HMT Wellsbach (M/S) |
13 Apr 43 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for bravery and skill while employed on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines 18 January 1943. |
CAMPBELL D/X10690B |
Motor Mechanic |
ML 558 |
15 May 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry, perseverance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations under enemy fire in the Adriatic August to October 1944. |
CARLIN LT/KX113211 |
Engineman |
MMS 16 |
3 Apr 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944. |
CARR |
Lt RNVR |
HMT Valesca (M/S) |
3 Apr 45 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944. |
CARR D/JX196852 |
A/LS |
HMS Whitehaven (Bangor Class M/S) |
9 May 44 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for great skill, endurance and devotion to duty in clearing enemy minefields to enable supply convoys and bombardment forces to operate in support of the Eighth Army in their advance from Egypt to Tunis. |
CARTER P/JX150218 |
PO
Telegraphist |
HMS
Rinaldo (Algerine Class M/S) |
27
Mar 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - First MID awarded for Op DRAGOON - invasion of southern France. Second MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic over a period from October 1944 to May 1945. |
CARTER D/JX194054 |
AB |
MTB 750 |
13 Nov 45 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, determination and great devotion to duty whilst engaged in clearing oyster mines by depth charges from the approaches of Le Havre and the rescue of survivors from a ship mined in the approaches during bad weather and under particularly dangerous conditions. |
CARTER P/JX261312 |
AB |
HMS Rothesay (Bangor Class M/S) |
14 Nov 44 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding courage and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Mediterranean. |
CARTWRIGHT P/KX98756 |
Chief Engineman |
HMS Nimbus (J133 - converted whale catcher used as danbuoy layer) |
12 Jun 45 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy. |
CARTWRIGHT P/JX142496 |
PO |
HMS
Acute (ex-HMS Alert Algerine Class M/S) |
7 Dec 43 2 May 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping
- MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important
minesweeping operation. |
CARVER P/JX361091 |
Ordinary Telegraphist |
ML 185 |
26 Jun 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding skill, courage and devotion to duty in hazardous minesweeping operations in the ports of Northern France after the invasion Sep - Dec 1944. |
CAVANAGH LT/KX114191 |
Chief Engineman |
MMS 1064 |
4 Sep 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping operations clearing a channel from the Humber to Heligoland and thence along the North German Coast to Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Bremerhaven during May 1945. |
CHAFFER |
Lt RNVR |
HMS Stormcloud (Algerine Class M/S) |
18 Sep 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic over a period from October 1944 to May 1945. |
CHAMBERLAIN D/MX84716 |
Sick Berth Attendant |
HMS Pincher (Algerine Class M/S) |
20 Nov 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, skill and endurance in minesweeping operations and the bombardment, supported by air strikes, of Japanese airfields in Puket Island, Salang during July 1945. |
CHANEY William Charles Frederick 359TS |
T/Skipper RNR | HMD Uberty (M/S) | 1 Jul 41 | MID | Minesweeping - Awarded for outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and for never failing to set an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld. HMD Uberty was sunk by aircraft off Lowestoft on 8 May 41. |
CHAPLIN |
Commissioned Engineer |
HMS Felixstowe (Bangor Class M/S) |
7 Dec 43 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia). |
CHATWIN |
A/Lt Cdr RNVR |
HMS Cynthia (Catherine Class BAM M/S) |
11 Sep 45 |
DSC |
Minelaying - DSC awarded for courage, skill and devotion to duty in HM Minesweepers in clearing the German Skaggerak mine barrier. Op Cleaver. |
CHESTERFIELD |
Lt SANF |
HMSAS Aristea (M/S trawler) |
8 Feb 44 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage and resource in successful minesweeping operations. Agulhas Bank, South Africa 1940-41. |
CHILVERS |
Skipper RNR |
HMT St Kilda (M/S) |
12 Jun 45 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy. |
CHILVERS |
Leading Wireman |
BYMS 2173 |
16 Jan 45 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for gallantry and skill in minesweeping operations off the coast of France. Cherbourg Approaches. |
CHRISTIANS LT/KX109929 |
Chief Engineman |
BYMS
2188 |
16
Jan 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping
- MID awarded for gallantry and skill in minesweeping operations off the
coast of France. Cherbourg approaches. |
CHURCH C/J36061 |
LS RFR LS RFR |
HMS Harrier (Halcyon Class M/S) HMS Circe (Algerine Class M/S) |
1 Jan 43 7 Dec 43 |
MID MID |
Minesweeping - First MID awarded in New Year Honours 1943. Second MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia) |
CLAPHAM C/JX262912 |
Signalman |
HMS St Tudno (M/S Depot Ship) |
3 Apr 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944. |
CLARIDGE P/J26794 |
PO (Later CPO) |
HMS Paragon (Hartlepool) |
11
Jul 40 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for good services in the Royal Navy since the outbreak of war. Birthday Honours 1940. BEM awarded for gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty. |
CLARINGBOULD C/JX314414 |
A/LS |
HMS Cockatrice (Algerine Class M/S) |
4 Sep 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping operations clearing a channel from the Humber to Heligoland and thence along the North German Coast to Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Bremerhaven during May 1945. |
CLARK P/JX295553 |
Ord Telegraphist |
MMS 14 |
29 Sep 42 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and skill while minesweeping. Dover Straits June to July 1942. |
CLARK |
T/Lt RNVR |
HMS Cynthia (Catherine Class BAM M/S) |
11 Sep 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, skill and devotion to duty in HM Minesweepers in clearing the German Skaggerak mine barrier. Op CLEAVER. |
CLARK 2833WS |
A/Skipper Lt RNR |
BYMS 2028 |
12 Jun 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations over dense and shallow minefields in the opening up of Greek ports of Patras and Itea in the Gulf of Corinth. |
CLARK C/J109496
|
AB RFR |
HMD Sunbeam II |
4 Oct 40 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for initiative, resource and total disregard for danger in dealing with a live enemy mine. |
CLARK LT/JX308282 |
Signalman |
HMT Bracondene (M/S) |
6 Jun 44 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for leadership, skill and devotion to duty in an important minesweeping operation. Humber 28 January 1944. |
CLARKE C/JX142022 |
T/Yeoman
of Signals |
HMS Romney (Bangor Class M/S) HMS
Romney (Bangor Class M/S) |
31
Mar 42 |
MID |
Minesweeping
- MID awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in
dangerous waters. Nore December 1944 to January 1942. |
CLARKE |
Lt RNVR |
HMT Dhoon (M/S) |
13 Apr 43 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery and skill while employed on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines. North Sea August 1942. |
COCHRANE |
Cdr RN |
4th Minesweeper Flotilla |
13 Feb 45 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage and skill in minesweeping operations during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy. |
COCK |
Commissioned Engineer RN |
HMS Ilfracombe (Bangor Class M/S) |
31 Mar 42 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters. Nore December 1941 to January 1942. |
COCKMAN D/J107647 |
LS |
HMS Sidmouth (Bangor Class M/S) |
31 Mar 42 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters. North Sea December 1941 to January 1942. |
CODD Josiah LT/X5992ES |
Engineman | Unknown | 3 Sep 40 | MID | Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, skill and enterprise in Minesweeping operations off the Coasts of Holland, Belgium and France. |
COLE D/JX137054 |
PO |
HMS Maenad (Algerine Class M/S - Senior Officer 11th MSF) |
11 Sep 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, skill and devotion to duty in HM Minesweepers in clearing the German Skaggerak mine barrier. Op CLEAVER. |
COLE D/MX49768 |
Chief
ERA |
HMS
Bude (Bangor Class M/S) |
11
Jun 42 |
MID |
Minesweeping
- MID awarded Birthday Honours 1942. |
COLERIDGE |
T/Lt RNVR |
ML 568 |
18 Sep 45 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic over a period from October 1944 to May 1945. |
COLLAR |
Lt (N) RN |
HMS
Ready (Algerine Class M/S) |
3
Apr 45 |
MID DSC |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944. DSC awarded for courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping operations clearing a channel from the Humber to Heligoland and thence along the North German Coast to Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Bremerhaven during May 1945. |
COLLIER |
T/Lt RNVR |
HMT
Gunner |
9
Aug 40 |
MID |
Minesweeping
- First MID awarded for rescue of enemy aimen. |
COLLIER P/JX426954 |
AB |
ML 220 |
26 Jun 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding skill, courage and devotion to duty in hazardous minesweeping operations in the ports of Northern France after the invasion September to November 1944. |
COLLINS Cornelius Stephen D/J30396 |
CPO | See Remarks | 24 Mar 1942 | DSM | Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty while minesweeping in H.M. Ships Hussar, Leda, Bramble, Speedy, Gossamer and Seagull. |
COLLINSON C/MX119478 |
T/Leading Wireman |
HMS Tanganyika (Algerine Class M/S in 18th MSF) |
4 Sep 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping operations clearing a channel from the Humber to Heligoland and thence along the North German Coast to Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Bremerhaven during May 1945 (Operation Dropkick). |
COLQUHOUN LT/JX201830 |
Signalman |
BYMS 2173 |
16 Jan 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry and skill in minesweeping operations off the coast of France. Cherbourg approaches and harbour. |
CONN P/MX78907 |
Chief Motor Mechanic |
ML 172 |
18 Sep 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty in minesweeping operations in the Adriatic over a period from October 1944 to May 1945. |
CONNELL D/JX134235 |
PO Telegraphist |
HMS Fly (Algerine Class (M/S) |
23
May 44 |
MID |
Minesweeping
- MID awarded for Op AVALANCHE landings at Salerno. |
COOK C/MX73867 |
PO Wireman |
BYMS 2076 |
3 Apr 45 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944. |
COOK C/JX638417 |
A/AB |
HMS Gozo (Algerine Class M/S) |
19 Mar 46 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for great skill, efficiency and endurance during minesweeping operations off the Japanese-held Islands of Car Nicobar in July 1945. Operation COLLIE. |
COOKSON LT/JX309378 |
Signalman |
HMS Squall (Converted whale catcher M/S and danbuoy layer) |
12 Jun 45 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty win arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy. Naples to Leghorn 1944. |
COOMBS C/MX65233 |
Leading Wireman |
BYMS 2157 |
16 Jan 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry and skill in minesweeping operations off the coast of France. Cherbourg approaches and harbour. |
COOPER CM3303 |
Chief
ERA |
HMS
Fitzroy (Improved Hunt (Aberdare) Class M/S) |
1
Jan 41 |
MID |
Minesweeping
- MID awarded New Year honours 1943. |
COOTE Horace William C/K62920 |
A/Stoker PO | HMS Speedwell (Halcyon Class M/S) | 16 May 41 | MID | Minesweeping - MID awarded for good services while salvaging a Merchantman. (MV Atheltemplar off Humber 2/3 Mar 1941) |
COPPER |
T/Lt RNVR |
MMS 67 |
13 Mar 45 |
MID |
Mine Clearance - MID awarded for leadership and skill in arduous mine clearance operations July to December 1944. |
COPPOCK |
T/Lt RNVR |
HMT
Harris (M/S) |
3
Apr 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping
- First MID awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of
the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944. |
CORAM LT/JX198787 |
PO |
BYMS 2071 |
16 Jan 45 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for gallantry and skill in minesweeping operations off the coast of France. Cherbourg harbour. |
CORBET-SINGLETON |
Lt
Cdr RN Cdr RN Cdr RN |
HMS
Albury (Improved Hunt (Aberdare) Class M/S) |
16
Aug 40 |
DSC |
Minesweeping
- DSC awarded for Dunkirk evacuation. Second bar to DSC awarded for bravery, skill and resolution while
minesweeping in North Russian waters November 1942. |
COSSAR |
T/Lt RNR |
BYMS 2023 |
15 May 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry, perseverance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations under enemy fire in the Adriatic August to October 1944. |
COTTINGTON P/J81918 |
Leading Signalman |
HMS Acute (Algerine Class M/S) |
12 Jun 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy. |
COUGHLAN |
Lt
Cdr RNR |
CO
HMS Boston (Bangor Class M/S) |
21 Dec 43 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for Operation Husky (Invasion of Sicily) Jul 1943. DSC awarded for great skill, endurance and devotion to duty in HM Ships Whitehaven, Boston, Romney, Cromer and Cromarty in clearing enemy minefields to enable supply convoys and bombardment forces to operate in support of the Eighth Army in their advance from Egypt to Tunis. |
COURSE C/MX92318 |
Leading Wireman |
BYMS 2020 |
12 Jun 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations over dense and shallow minefields in the opening up of Greek ports in the Gulf of Corinth. |
COWIE |
Lt (E) RNR |
HMS Bagshot (Improved Hunt (Aberdare) Class M/S) |
24 Apr 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding skill, determination and despatch in carrying out minesweeping operations, frequently under fire, off the East Coast of Italy. |
COX P/JX324194 |
A/LS |
HMS Aberdare (Improved Hunt (Aberdare) Class M/S) |
24 Apr 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for outstanding skill, determination and despatch in carrying out minesweeping operations, frequently under fire, off the East Coast of Italy. |
COX |
Lt RNR |
HMT Cava (M/S) |
9 Jun 42 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and fortitude in important minesweeping operations. Orkneys and Shetland October 1941. |
COX |
Lt RNR |
HMS Skudd V (M/S Whaler) |
23 Jan 42 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC awarded for bravery and endurance while minesweeping, and when attacked by enemy aircraft. Tobruk. |
CRAIG Alexander |
Skipper RNR | HMT Darwen (M/S) | 12 Apr 40 | DSC | Minesweeping - DSC awarded for unfailing courage, endurance, resource and devotion to duty in HM Trawlers and Drifters in their hard and perilous tasks of sweeping the seas clear of mines, combating submarines, and keeping a look-out for the enemy. |
CRAIG LT/KX101861 |
A/Chief Engineman |
HMS Nebb |
12 Jun 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations over dense and shallow minefields in the opening up of Greek ports in the Gulf of Corinth. Patras and Itea. |
CRANE |
T/Lt RNVR |
MMS 78 |
3 Apr 45 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt of mines during the period of October to November 1944. |
CRANMER |
Prob/Electrical Sub Lt RNVR |
HMS Wildfire (Sheerness) |
3
Sep 40 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for minesweeping ops Belgium, Holland and French coasts. Commendation awarded for brave conduct and devotion to duty (mine disposal). |
CRAWFORD C/JX170882 |
AB |
HMS Felixstowe (Bangor Class M/S) |
31 Mar 42 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping in dangerous waters. Nore December 1941 to January 1942. |
CRAWFORD |
A/Lt Cdr RNVR |
HMS
Hazard (Halcyon Class M/S) |
7
Dec 43 |
MID |
Minesweeping
- MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important
minesweeping operation (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia). |
CREASE Thomas Crosbie |
Lt Cdr RN | See remarks | 24 Mar 42 | MID | Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty while minesweeping in HM Ships Hussar, Leda, Bramble, Speedy, Gossamer and Seagull. |
CREE P/MX99954 |
PO Motor Mechanic |
ML 206 |
26 Jun 45 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for outstanding skill, courage and devotion to duty in hazardous minesweeping operations in the ports of Northern France after the invasion September to October 1944. |
CREIGHTON LT/JX167105 |
Second Hand |
BYMS 2213 |
30 May 44 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for enterprise and devotion to duty in minesweeping. |
CRELLIN LT/JX210314 |
Signalman RNPS |
HMT Cape Nyemetski (M/S) |
5 Jun 42 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and fortitude in important minesweeping operations. Orkneys and Shetland 1941. |
CRESSEY LT/KX98921 |
CPO |
HMT Achroite (M/S) |
5 Oct 43 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and skill in many successful minesweeping operations in Mediterranean waters. December 1942 to January 1943. |
CRESSWELL |
A/Lt Cdr RNVR |
HMS Fly (Algerine Class M/S) |
12 Jun 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy. Naples to Leghorn 1944. |
CRICHTON DK/X90682 |
A/Leading Stoker |
HMS Hussar (Halcyon Class M/S) |
30 May 44 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations. (Op ANTIDOTE - Galita, Algeria to Sousse, Tunisia) |
CRIMP D/KX79368 |
Stores PO |
HMS Polruan (Bangor Class M/S) |
12 Jun 45 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations over dense and shallow minefields in the opening up of Greek ports in the Gulf of Corinth. Patras and Itea. |
CROMBIE |
Captain RN |
HMS
Bramble (Algerine Class M/S) |
26
May 42 |
DSO |
Minesweeping - DSO awarded for skill, daring and resolution in command of HM Minesweepers in Northern waters winter 1941 to 1942. US Legion of Merit (Degree of Officer) awarded for services as Director of Minesweeping in the Admiralty from August 1943 to August, 1945. |
CROSWELL D/MX48555 |
Chief ERA |
HMS
Polruan (Bangor Class M/S) |
2
May 44 |
MID |
Minesweeping
- First MID awarded for services in Adriatic. |
CURRIE C/MX64571 |
PO Wireman |
BYMS 2204 |
20 Nov 45 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for courage, efficiency and devotion to duty in the establishment of navigational aids in the approaches to the Rangoon river, in minesweeping and in the survey of the river prior to the assault on the city, May 1945. Irriwaddy. |
CUSACK P/JX128966 |
PO |
ML 341 |
12 Jun 45 |
DSM |
Minesweeping - DSM awarded for skill, perseverance and great devotion to duty in arduous minesweeping operations along the West Coast of Italy. Naples to Leghorn 1944. |
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