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We remember Gerald Aylmer Garnons-Williams
We remember Gerald Aylmer Garnons-Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Source:7634880
24th January 1893
1915
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Canada
Source:7634880
17th September 1915 - 31st May 1917
1919
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9229598
20th February 1919
1927
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7634880
30th June 1927
1942
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7634880
25th August 1942
1943
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9229603
25th February 1943
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7634880
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7634880
1977
death
Carmarthen
United Kingdom
Source:9229599
1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gerald Aylmer |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Garnons-Williams, |
| Source | 7634880 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Canada | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO DSC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gerald Garnons-Williams.
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HMS Canada at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Canada at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| Mentionned in despatches | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 |
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