- SURNAME
Trotter
- FORENAME
Graham Michael (Piggy)
- UNIT
Fleet Clearance Diving Team 3,Royal Navy
- RANK
Chief Petty Officer (Diver)
- NUMBER
DO89894B
- AWARD
Distinguished Service Medal
- PLACE
Falklands 1982
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12839
CITATION:
Distinguished Service Medal : On 28th May 1982, Chief Petty Officer (Diver) Trotter and Fleet Clearance Diving Team 3 were tasked to deal with an unexploded bomb onboard RFA SIR LANCELOT. The bomb was awkwardly located in the film store amongst a great deal of debris which had to be cleared before removal operations could take place. The removal operation was further complicated by the need to cut away metal, the lack of strong points in the superstructure, lack of cranage and in the. final stage by fierce squalls which hindered sheer-leg manoeuvring.
Notwithstanding these major problems, this difficult and complex operation was completed by 1000Z on 29th May when the bomb was lowered to the sea-bed.
The team displayed courage and determination of the highest order in overcoming all the difficulties to achieve the successful completion of this task and continuing operations despite a high level bombing raid. As the leader, Chief Petty Officer (Diver) Trotter provided the drive and resourcefulness which were essential factors required for this difficult and dangerous task.
Notwithstanding these major problems, this difficult and complex operation was completed by 1000Z on 29th May when the bomb was lowered to the sea-bed.
The team displayed courage and determination of the highest order in overcoming all the difficulties to achieve the successful completion of this task and continuing operations despite a high level bombing raid. As the leader, Chief Petty Officer (Diver) Trotter provided the drive and resourcefulness which were essential factors required for this difficult and dangerous task.
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