D.S.M. (GV1- Engm. R.N.P.S), 1939/45 Star, Atlantic Star, bar France & Germany, Africa Star, bar North Africa 1942-43, Italy Star, War Medal, to Engm. A. Wilkinson, R.N.P.S. L.G. 13/4/1943 ‘For bravery and skill with enemy submarines and in operations in North African waters’. His recommendation states ‘This rating has acted in the capacity of L.C.M. Coxswain and Regulating Petty Officer for the Flotilla since it’s inception. He has shown quite outstanding qualities under most trying conditions. He has taken part in Operation Torch N.E.A. and N.E.D.and it is difficult to adequately express the value of his services before and after the commencement of operations in Algeria.’ Seedies roll states awarded for 52 Assault Landing Craft Flotilla in Operation Torch (landings in Vichy held Algeria)