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THOMSON, John

UK, Soldiers Awards from the London Gazette, 1898-1944

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Full Name
THOMSON, John
Nationality
British
Rank Name
Bosun
Award Details
Awarded for brave conduct when their ships encountered or were attacked by enemy ships, aircraft, submarines, mines, torpedoes etc including subsequent events such as rescue of crews, bravery whilst in lifeboats etc.
Gazette Info
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35850/supplement/169
Gazette Date
5 Jan 1943
Gazette Page
169
Service
Merchant Navy
Regiment
SS Rio Blanco
Service
Navy
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United Kingdom
award
Thumbnail ImageBritish Empire Medal (BEM) (George VI, Military)
unit
Thumbnail ImageMerchant Navy
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Publication info

Publication Title
UK, Soldiers Awards from the London Gazette, 1898-1944
Content Source
London Gazette iconLondon Gazette
Last Updated
29/10/2023
Description
The London Gazette is one of the official journals of record of the British government, and the most important among such official journals in the United Kingdom, in which certain statutory notices are required to be published.