George Cross/Albert Medal
Captain Henry de Beauvoir Tupper AM (1895-1897)
He served in WW1 in Royal Nay, rising to the rank of Commander and was in command of HMS Scourge during the Gallipoli Landing – se attached picture. While later serving on HMS Comet, he was awarded on 21 February 1919, the Albert Medal for gallantry in saving life at sea (later replaced by the George Cross). See the long and interesting citation. He died on 14 November 1952.
