PHIBBS, David Kenneth
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Rank:
Temporary Lieutenant
Unit / Base:
'Royal Naval Beach Commandos'
Service:
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Honours & Awards:
Lieutenant David Phibbs, RNBC 'A', received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in operations carried out in the face of determined opposition from the enemy, which led to the capture of the island of Elba [1][3].
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August 1942 awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for bravery and enterprise in the successful operations which led to the surrender of the important base of Diego Suarez [2][3].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 36783, page 5088.
[1] London Gazette 36783, page 5088.
[2] London Gazette 35679, page 3715.
[3] Beachhead Assault: The Story of the Royal Naval Commandos in World War II, author David Lee.
[3] Beachhead Assault: The Story of the Royal Naval Commandos in World War II, author David Lee.
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