In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

George Lamont Osborne Beaman, DSM

 

Stoker 1st Class, A2445, RCNR

 

Born: 30 Jan 1917, Saint John, New Brunswick

 

Died: date of passing unknown

 

George was the son of Medley Lamont Cookson and Barbara Nemmo (née Osborne) Beaman.

 

 

Citation for award of the DSM:

 

BEAMAN, George Lamont Osborne, Stoker First Class, A2445, Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), HMS JERVIS BAY - Awarded as per London Gazette of 11 March 1941

 

"For courage and devotion to duty when HMS Jervis Bay defending a large convoy was sunk by a powerful German warship."

 

 

Ships served in:

HMS JERVIS BAY - George Beaman survived the sinking of HMS JERVIS BAY on 05 Nov 1940. The Armed Merchant Cruiser JERVIS BAY was sunk in action against the German pocket-battleship ADMIRAL SCHEER.

 

 

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