Harold Auten
Military Person
1891 – 1964
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Who was Harold Auten?
Commander Harold Auten VC DSC RD was a Royal Naval Reserve officer who was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
A former pupil of Wilson's School, Auten had joined the RNR before the outbreak of the First World War during which he served in Q-ships. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1917 and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross "for services in Vessels of the Royal Navy employed on Patrol and Escort duty" in that year.
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