Bidspirit auction | WW2 MTB Capt Dickens double

WW2 MTB Capt Dickens double signed cover Sinking German Gunboat Hedwig von Weissman. 65th Anniversary of the Sinking of the German Gunboat Hedwig von Weissman Lake Tanganyika by HM Motor Gunboats Mimi and Fifi 9th Feb 1916 signed by Cpt P.G.C Dickens DSO MBE DSC RN and Lieut Cmdr B. Westlake RN. PM 65th Anniversary of the Sinking of the German Gunboat Hedwig von Weissman Lake Tanganyika by HM Motor Gunboats Mimi and Fifi 9 FEB 81 British Forces 1723 Postal services. Captain Peter Gerald Charles Dickens, DSO, MBE, DSC, RN (6 April 1917 - 25 May 1987) was a distinguished Royal Navy officer who served with distinction during World War II, particularly commanding light coastal forces. Background: Son of Admiral Sir Gerald Louis Charles Dickens KCVO, CB, CMG, and a great-grandson of the novelist Charles Dickens. Military Career: He was a decorated naval officer during World War II, known for his work with Coastal Forces. He was mentioned for successful actions against enemy forces, including engaging and sinking an enemy armed trawler near Ijmuiden on 29 April 1943. Awards: He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO), Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), and Distinguished Service Cross (DSC). Good condition Est.