Bombardement d’installations ferroviaires à Tergnier (02)
Décollage :
Melbourne à 21:05
Causes de la perte :
Abattu par un chasseur de nuit
Lieu de la perte :
Léchelle à Berzy le Sec (02)
Fg Off
William
ALLISTON
AG
RAFVR
161623
EVA
Flt Lt
William George
BARNES
Pil
RAFVR
135727
KIA
Inhumé à BIRMINGHAM (PERRY BAR) CREMATORIUM
Flt Lt
John Harold
COLLER
WOPAG
RAF
115590
EVA
Sgt
Thomas Albert
CROSSMAN
2e Pil
RAF
1324526
POW
Sgt
Gordon Charles
HOWELL
AG
RAFVR
1851966
KIA
Sgt
G.
MATHEWS
FE
RAF
1651820
POW
Fg Off
Eddy Leonard Richard
POTTIER
AB
RAF
127007
POW
Fg Off
Maurice Stacey
STEEL
Nav
RAFVR
160836
EVA
Distinguished Service Order Acting Squadron Leader John Harold COLLER, D.F.C. (115590), R.A.F.V.R., 10 Sqn. In air operations this officer has displayed bravery, fortitude and devotion to duty in keeping with the best traditions of the Royal Air Force. FIFTH SUPPLEMENT to the LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, 5 DECEMBER 1944Distinguished Flying Cross Acting Flight Lieutenant William George BARNES (135727), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No 10 Squadron. This officier has participed in many sorties and has successfully attacked such targets as Berlin, Scweinfurt and many centres in the Ruhr aera. One night in March, 1944, he piloted an aircraft detailed to attack Frankfurt. When some 150 miles from the target one of the aircraft’s engines became useless. The aircraft gradually lost height but Flight Lieutenant Barnes continued to the target which he attacked with his usual determination and afterwards flew safely to base. This officer has invariably displayed a high degree of skill courage and determination setting a fine example to all. THIRD SUPPLEMENT to the LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY the 21st of APRIL 1944
09 mai 2020 : Ajout des prénoms du Sgt CROSSMAN st du Fg Off POTTIER 22 mai 2021 : Ajout DSO du Flt Lt COLLER, DFC du Fg Off STEEL
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