77 – Ussy-sur-Marne

Lancaster PB245 PG-Z 619 Sqn
Date : 19 juillet 1944
Mission : Bombardement d’installations ferroviaires à Révigny-sur-Ornain (55)
Décollage : Dunholme Lodge à 22:58
Causes de la perte
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Probablement abattu par un chasseur de nuit
Lieu de la perte
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Ussy-sur-Marne (77)
New Zeland Fg Off Norman Wilfred DONNELLEY Pil RNZAF 422269 KIA
Royaume Uni Sgt Terence Frederick FROGLEY AG RAFVR 1609273 KIA Distinguished Flying Medal
New Zeland Fg Off Donald Irving GRANT AB RNZAF 405253 KIA
Royaume Uni Plt Off Rupert Thomas William HARWOOD WOP RAFVR 178759 KIA
Canada Plt Off James Kitchener JOHNSON Nav RCAF J/88546 KIA
Royaume Uni Sgt Samuel Wardley LING FE RAFVR 1427911 KIA
Royaume Uni WO John Frederick Russell TATE AG RAFVR 1378784 KIA

Distinguished Flying Medal
1609273 Sergeant Terence Frederick FROGLEY, R.A.F.V.R., 619 Sqn.
In July, 1944, this airman was the rear gunner of an aircraft detailed to attack a target near Paris. Whilst over the target area the aircraft was engaged by a fighter. Early in the fight the bomber was struck by the enemy’s bullets. The intercommunication system was rendered useless and the Mid-upper turret was hit and its occupant wounded; the rear turret was also damaged and could only be operated manually. Despite this, Sergeant Frogley used his guns with excellent effect causing the enemy aircraft to break away with smoke pouring from it. After the target had been bombed, the aircraft was twice engaged by enemy aircraft but Sergeant Frogley drove them off. This airman displayed high skill and great resolution, qualities which contributed materially to the safe return of the aircraft.
FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO The LONDON GAZETTE Of FRIDAY, the 21th of AUGUST, 1944