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From: K Wood <>
Subject: Re: [GAL] D.S.C. for sinking U-boat
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 12:04:46 -0700
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Hi Chris:
From the book Fringes of the Fleet and the DSC by RC White. In addition to
Bernard's information it shows Ernest Edward Breach---Skipper of Ocean
Rambler from 21 Dec. 1916-Navy List Jan 1919. In Ocean
Fisher-Navy List Feb. 1916.
Hope this helps
Keith
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From: "Chris Woods" <>
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Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 10:45 PM
Subject: [GAL] D.S.C. for sinking U-boat


> Dear Bernard,
>
> I've been asked to find if there is any truth in a family storey about a
> fishing boat skipper winning a D.S.C. in WW1 and wondered whether you
> might be able to confirm or otherwise the detail.
>
> Ernest Breach (might be spelt Breech), skipper of an East Anglian or
> Hastings fishing boat requisitioned during the war, was said to have been
> awarded the D.S.C. after (?) sinking a German submarine, possibly a UB31
>
> Nothing more known. Any confirmation or otherwise would be much
> appreciated
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
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