Recommendation for award of Distinguished Flying Medal
Title
Recommendation for award of Distinguished Flying Medal
Description
Mentions him showing great skill and determination over an number of sorties.
Date
1944-05-20
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One page typewritten document
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Identifier
SBrennanJ1210913v20002-0010
Transcription
BRENNAN, John. 1210913 Flight Sergeant, No.35 Sqn.
L.G. 15/8/1944. Sorties 44, Flying hours 247. W.Op/Air Gnr. Air2/9632.
This N.C.O. is an extremely reliable Wireless Operator. Throughout his numerous sorties he has displayed great skill and determination to obtain all assistance from the wireless to aid his crew to reach the objective and return safely to base. His enthusiasm for operations sets a fine example to all other aircrew in the squadron. His devotion to duty at all times is worthy of the highest praise. In recognition of an outstanding record of service, this N.C.O. is recommended for a non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.
20th May, 1944.
L.G. 15/8/1944. Sorties 44, Flying hours 247. W.Op/Air Gnr. Air2/9632.
This N.C.O. is an extremely reliable Wireless Operator. Throughout his numerous sorties he has displayed great skill and determination to obtain all assistance from the wireless to aid his crew to reach the objective and return safely to base. His enthusiasm for operations sets a fine example to all other aircrew in the squadron. His devotion to duty at all times is worthy of the highest praise. In recognition of an outstanding record of service, this N.C.O. is recommended for a non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.
20th May, 1944.
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“Recommendation for award of Distinguished Flying Medal,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed April 25, 2025, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/document/33681.
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