- SURNAME
Bray
- FORENAME
Bernard Edward (Donkey)
- UNIT
Fleet Clearance Diving Team, Royal Navy
- RANK
Chief Petty Officer (Clearance Diver 1)
- NUMBER
J898304P
- AWARD
British Empire Medal and bar
- PLACE
Malta 1972 and Suez Canal 1974
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
London Gazette 46046, 7th August 1973, Page 9387 (BEM)
London Gazette 46542, 14th April 1975, Page 4813 (BEM Bar)
CITATION:
British Empire Medal : Chief Petty Officer Bray and Petty Officer Humphrey were the Seconds-in-Command of the two shifts who were working under Lieutenant O'Driscoll during the period 16th October to 11th December 1972. Their coolness both whilst diving themselves and directing the operations of others was instrumental in the success of the highly dangerous operation of removing the bombs from the wreck of the SS Talbot.
The leadership and courage shown by Chief Petty Officer Bray and Petty Officer Humphrey were of the highest order and in the best traditions of the Service.
Source : LG46046
The leadership and courage shown by Chief Petty Officer Bray and Petty Officer Humphrey were of the highest order and in the best traditions of the Service.
Source : LG46046
WEB LINKS:
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/46046/supplement/9387 (BEM)https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/46542/supplement/4813 (BEM Bar)
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