Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Coastal Forces D.S.M. group of six awarded to Leading Seaman Coxwain J. Wilkinson, H.M. M.T.B. 474, for an attack on an enemy convoy in the Nore area in November 1944

Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Ldg. Smn. J. Wilkinson D/SSX.23061) engraved naming; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; War Medal; Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 2nd issue (SSX.23061 J. Wilkinson, D.S.M. Dev.B.19908 L.S. R.F.R.) contact marks, nearly very fine (6) £500-600

D.S.M. London Gazette 23 January 1945 ‘For outstanding courage, skill and determination in attacks on enemy shipping while serving in light coastal craft.’ The following citation was extracted from Admiralty Files: ‘As Coxwain he carried out his orders with skill and coolness, and made possible a successful torpedo attack. His cheerfulness and courage in action was, as always, an inspiration to the remainder of the crew.’