Rank: Commander
Unit: HM Submarine Torbay, Royal Navy
Awarded: 28th July 1942
The citation in the London Gazette of 3rd July 1942 contains the following details:
For valor in command of H.M. Submarine Torbay in a daring and successful raid on shipping in a defended enemy harbour, planned with full knowledge of the great hazards to be expected during seventeen hours in waters closely patrolled by the enemy. On arriving in the harbour he had to charge his batteries lying on the surface in full moonlight, under the guns of the enemy. As he could not see his target he waited several hours and attacked in full daylight in a glassy calm. When he had fired his torpedoes he was heavily counter-attacked and had to withdraw through a long channel with anti-submarine craft all round and continuous air patrols overhead.
Additional Information
In July 1941 Miers was accused of war crimes.
Allegedly, Miers machine-gunned several shipwrecked German soldiers after his submarine had sunk their fishing craft.
Later became Sir Anthony and was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral.
Also awarded KBE, CB and DSO and Bar.