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Gerard Roope Biography and Timeline

Follow Gerard Roope through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Gerard Roope, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1940–1940Years on this page

1940

9 April 1940

Invasion of Norway

Commander of Glowworm · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Launches torpedoes at Admiral Hipper to protect Britsh troops

Role range: 1939-1945

1940

Medal

Commander of Glowworm · London · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross

Role range: 1939-1945

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