Ernest Oliver GIDDEN, GC, OBE, GM
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No. & Rank at the Time of Action: Temporary Lieutenant
Unit/Occupation: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Date and Place of Birth: 15th March 1910, Hampstead
Family: Husband of Mrs Mary Gidden (Nee Daniels)
Early Life: Educated at University College School
Date and Place of GC Action: 17th April 1941, Hungerford Bridge, London
The London Gazette: 9th June 1942