14 – Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery

Typhoon MN372 FM-A 257 Sqn
Date :  12 juin 1944
Mission :  Attaque de colonnes motorisées ennemies
Décollage :  Need’s Oar Point
Causes de la perte :  Abattu par la Flak évacue l’appareil à trop basse altitude
Lieu de la perte :  Soulangy (14)
Sqn Ldr Ronald Henry FOKES RAFVR 88439 KIA
Distinguished Flying Medal
740109 Sergeant Ronald Henry FOKES, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 92 Squadron.
In October, 1940 this airman was on patrol with his squadron at 30,000 fett, when a formation of more than twenty Messerschmitt 109s was sighted. Sergeant Fokes attached one, and followed it down to the ground where it crashed. He has displayed great courage and tenacity and has personally destroyed at least six enemy aircraft.
The LONDON GAZETTE, FRIDAY, 15 NOVEMBER, 1940
 
Distinguished Flying Cross
Acting Squadron Leader Ronald Henry FOKES, D.F.M. (88439), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No 257 Squadron.
This officer has completed a very large number of sorties during which he has shot down at least 10 enemy aircraft. He is a fine leader and has invariably pressed home his attacks with skill and resolution.
FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 7th of MARCH, 1944