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Auction: 14001 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 58

(x) Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (C.P.O. Tel. H.B. Fawcett. D/J. 42285), nearly extremely fine, in case of issue

D.S.M. London Gazette 14.6.1945 Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist Herbert Bradley Fawcett, D/J.42285 (Bradford).
'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 tradition of the Royal Navy.'

The Recommendation, dated 1.8.1944, states: 'For zeal and devotion to duty in the Convoy Service in which he has served since its inception. This Chief Petty Officer's knowledge and experience of W/T in Convoy have been of great help to the Convoy Signal Officer, Naval Control Service, Mersey.'

D/J.42285 Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist Herbert Bradley Fawcett, D.S.M., born York, October 1899; enlisted in the Royal Navy, as a Boy 2nd Class, 9.7.1915; served during the Great War as a Telegraphist in H.M.S. Lucia; after the War served as Boatman with the Coast Guard, advanced Leading Telegraphist, 24.10.1925; served during the Second World War on ocean convoy duty as Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist, H.M.S. Eaglet, with Naval Control (Mersey), Western Approaches Command.

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