Service Details
Name:
 OATES
Given Name:
 JOHN GERALD BEVERIDGE
Initials:
 J G B
Rank:
 Master
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Regiment:
 Merchant Navy
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Unit:
 H.M. Telegraph Ship Alert.
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Date of Death:
 1945-02-24
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Date of Birth:
 1907-06-17
Age:
 37
Cause of Death:
 Sunk while repairing the Dumpton Gap - La Panne cable in the Straits of Dover
Decorations:
 D S C, R D
Citations:
 DSC LG Sup 28 November 1944 pg. 5461 - "For gallantry, determination, skill and undaunted devotion to duty in carrying supplies in Merchant Ships to the assault area on the coast of Normandy"; Royal Naval Officer's Decoration LG Sup 9 June 1944 pg. 2761
Additional
Information:
Son of John Valentine and Nellie Oates. His brother also died in service
Commemoration
Country:
 United Kingdom
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Locality:
 London
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Cemetery:
 TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
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Grave Reference:
 Panel 4.

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