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Medals left to right: DSM, 1945 Star, Atlantic Star and Bar for France and Germany, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal Click here for more photos of Richard Johnston Cook

Richard Johnston Cook, D.S.M. b. 21.2.1913 d. 11.4.1990 "At one time he was based in Portsmouth, on HMS Vernon, a shore-based ship, being taught mine-sweeping duties.  Later, I know he was in Egypt.  (Mark Gooding, grandson) HMS Vernon was the Admiralty Torpedo, Mining and Electrical Training Establishment. In 1944 he was aboard BYMS 2075, a minesweeper.  Entry from the Royal Navy WWII Awards for RN Minesweeping: Minesweeping DSM awarded for great gallantry and endurance in clearing the estuary of the Scheldt (Holland) of mines during the period of October to November 1944. Gazetted 3rd April 1945 DSM (Distinguished Service Medal) "As I understand it, he was awarded the DSM for great gallantry whilst in the process of mine clearing, but not for mine clearing.  It was for the repair of a failed ship.  He stayed on board and, after long hours of work, got the engines working, even though the crew had got off and were making ready to go ashore.  The crew was then able to rejoin the ship and not be left behind in enemy territory.  I think this was in 1944 when mines had been laid in the Scheldt river in southern Holland.  (Mark Gooding, grandson)

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