John Sedgwick GREGSON, GC (Living recipient)
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No. & Rank at the Time of Action: No. R275304, Apprentice
Unit/Occupation: Merchant Navy
Date and Place of Birth: 4th January 1924, Bombay, India
Family: Father was an Architect. Husband of Mrs Mary Gregson (nee reading) married 23rd August 1954. Two sons
Early Life: Educated at Pangbourne Nautical College 1937-40. Joined the MN and begun an apprenticeship with the Blue Funnel Line
Date and Place of GC Action:
The London Gazette: 2nd February 1943