Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Normandy Landings D.S.M. awarded to Able Seaman D. J. Campbell, Royal Navy, H.M. Landing Craft Infantry (Large) 130

Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (A.B., D/JX.285748) very fine £500-600

D.S.M. London Gazette 14 November 1944: ‘For gallantry, skill and undaunted devotion to duty shown during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy in June 1944.’

The recommendation states: ‘Dennis James Campbell, Able Seaman, H.M. L.C.I.(L) 130, 261st Landing Craft Flotilla, S.3 Assault Group. Did expose himself to intense enemy fire while endeavouring to secure damaged ramps to enable troops to disperse from concentrated enemy fire. Did use his own initiative in endeavouring to repair serious underwater damage regardless of his personal safety at all times a source of encouragement to his shipmates.’