The Escape of the 2nd MTB Flotilla

Coxswain/Bosun C.P.O. Gilbert Thums MiD (D/J.96352) [HMS Cicila & acting 1st officer of MTB 10 (Camel's Head Plymouth)

 

Gilbert was awarded a Mention in Despatches for distinguished services during the defence of Hong Kong.

[ 3390 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 2 JULY, 1946 ]

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Coxswain C.P.O. Gilbert Thums in Kukong 6th Jan 1942.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cox C.P.O. Thums, S.P.O. charlie Moore, A/B Downey, & Cox P.O. prest in Kukong.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The medals are, from left to right

The 1939-1945 Star.
The Atlantic Star
The Pacific Star
The 1939-1945 Medal, sometimes known as the Victory Medal, with oak leaf clasp for mention in dispatches in Hong Kong, 1941.
Long sevice and good conduct medal