Robin Hoare
Royal Navy officer (1890–1959) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lieutenant Commander Keith Robin Hoare, DSO & Bar, DSC, AM (26 September 1890 – 6 February 1959) was a Royal Navy officer and a recipient of the Albert Medal, a high level decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth awarded for gallantry in saving life. Hoare was awarded the Albert Medal in 1918 for his actions in removing depth charges from HM Motor Launch 356 after its engine room exploded, despite the flames, thus preventing a further explosion. With the establishment of the George Cross in 1940, the Albert Medal was discontinued.
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Keith Robin Hoare | |
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Born | (1890-09-26)26 September 1890 Isle of Wight, England |
Died | 6 February 1959(1959-02-06) (aged 68) Carlisle, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Years of service | 1902–1903 1914–1919 1939–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant commander |
Commands held | HM Naval Base Haifa |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order & Bar Distinguished Service Cross Albert Medal Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
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