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Frank TEGGARTY. Mentioned in Despatches. Acting Petty Officer D/JX.219408 Royal Navy served on HMS Bergamot, a Flower class corvette. Served in South Atlantic, North Atlantic, Russian convoys and Mediterranean. Father of Rev Karl Teggarty. Christ Church, Kilkeel.
Irish 1911 census Born 1881 Resided aged 30 at Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, County Down. Occupation sailor
Supplement to London Gazette dated 8 December 1942. Mentioned in Despatches.
ADMIRALTY. Whitehall
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following Appointments to
the Distinguished Service Order, and to approve the following Awards: —
For bravery and resolution in H.M. Ships and Merchantmen, while taking a Convoy to
North Russia in the face of relentless attacks by enemy aircraft and submarines:
Able Seaman Francis Teggarty, D/JX.219408.
Photograph taken near the Comber War Memorial, County Down, Northern Ireland on Remembrance Day 2020.
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