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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George Medal BEM: British Empire Medal (now superseded by MBE) MID: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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V |
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VACHER |
Lt RNVR |
HMS Albacore (Algerine Class M/S) |
7 Dec 43 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation. |
VANN |
Sub Lt RN |
HMS Halcyon (Halcyon Class M/S) |
4 Oct 40 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC awarded for zeal and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations. |
VANN 184TS |
Skipper RNR |
HMD Feasible (M/S) |
13 Apr 43 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and skill on the hazardous duties of keeping the seas clear of mines. |
VASS |
LS
RNR |
HMT Nyemtski (M/S) HMT Firefly (M/S) |
9
Jun 42 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery, determination and fortitude in important minesweeping operations. DSC awarded for skill and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations. |
VAUGHAN-LEE |
Lt RNVR |
HMS Polruan (Bangor Class M/S) |
12 Jun 45 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC 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. |
VELLA |
AB |
HMD Eddy (M/S) |
29 Sep 42 |
MID |
Minesweeping - MID awarded for bravery and sustained devotion to duty in keeping the Approaches to the Harbours of Malta clear of mines. |
VENABLES |
Lt Cdr RN A/Cdr RN (Rtd) |
HMS Bagshot (Improved Hunt (Aberdare) Class M/S) HMS Ambitious ((M/S Depot Ship) |
1 Jan 43 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC awarded in New Year Honours 1943. Bar to DSC awarded for courage and skill in minesweeping operations in the approaches to Le Havre. |
VINCENT Cyril George LT/JX228122 |
LS RNPS | MMS 1006 | 1 Jan 44 | DSM | Minesweeping - DSM awarded for gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the Enemy, or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, upholding the high traditions of the Royal Navy. |
VINER |
Lt RNVR |
MMS 64 |
22 Dec 42 |
DSC |
Minesweeping - DSC awarded for courage, endurance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations. |
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