Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Coastal Forces D.S.M. awarded to Stoker William Wilson, Royal Navy, for gallantry in M.T.B. 632 off Terschelling Island in May 1943

Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (KX.155257 Sto.1) extremely fine £800-1000

D.S.M. London Gazette 3 August 1943: ‘Stoker 1st Class William Wilson. For coolness and staunch devotion when their craft was damaged by enemy action.’

Seedie’s Roll states ‘For an action off Terschelling on 26 May 1943’, this D.S.M. being the only award for this action to M.T.B. 632. The original recommendation states: “Action of 26th/27th May, 1943. Wilson remained at his station in the engine room when the entire compartment was filled with exhaust gasses from a damaged engine. He carried two stokers who had been gassed up to the upper deck and then remained on watch despite the fumes. He was the sole member of the six engine room crew who did not leave his post, but did his best to obey telegraphs and tend the gun pumps. His determination and energy under the most difficult circumstances was an example to all.”

Sold with further details including a copy of the Operational Action Report.