THE VICTORIA CROSS AWARDED TO ADMIRAL SIR VICTOR CRUTCHLEY, ROYAL NAVY, HAS BEEN ACQUIRED ON LOAN BY THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY. |
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6 February 2013 |
The Victoria Cross, Orders, decorations and campaign medals awarded to Admiral Sir Victor Crutchley, Royal Navy, has been acquired on loan by the National Museum of the Royal Navy ( Portsmouth ). Victor Crutchley earned his Victoria Cross during the two attempts to block Ostend Harbour in 1918 to stop German submarines operating from the port.
For the award of the Victoria Cross This officer was in 'Brilliant' in the unsuccessful attempt to block Ostend on the night of 22nd / 23rd April 1918, and at once volunteered for a further effort. Crutchley acted as 1st Lieutenant of HMS 'Vindictive' and worked with untiring energy fitting out that ship for further service.
Victor Crutchley was invested with his Victoria Cross by King George V at Buckingham Palace on the 11th September 1918.
For the award of the Distinguished Service Cross ( DSC )
[ London Gazette, 23 July 1918 ], Lieutenant Victor Alexander Charles Crutchley, Royal Navy ( HMS 'Brilliant' )
Victor Crutchley served with distinction during the Second World War. He died on the 24th January 1986 at his home in Nettlecombe, Dorset, and was buried in St. Mary's Churchyard in nearby Powerstock. |
Iain Stewart, 6 February 2013