This fellow was born in Montreal Quebec. and served in the Royal Navy until he was killed in action on June 2nd 1940, it was said that he maintained control of the eastern Mole at dunkirk for 5 days and 6 nights almost continuously...he was a warded an MID seems a bit under stated considering his efforts in those days http://www.aboutorkney.com/jclouston00.html
Matt We hear ya but this film is one of fiction based on historical events and is not necessarily a true representation of events some 77 years ago.