Citation for John Swarbrick's DFC

Citation for John Swarbrick's DFC

The citation was published in the London Gazette.

1946-01-25

One printed sheet

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SECOND SUPPLEMENT
TO
The London Gazette
Of TUESDAY, the 22nd of JANUARY, 1946

Published by Authority

Registered as a newspaper

[underlined] FRIDAY, 25 JANUARY, 1946 [/underlined]

Air Ministry, 25th January, 1946.

The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards:-

Distinguished Flying Cross.

Squadron Leaders.
James FOULSHAM, A.F.C. (37347), R.A.F., 109 Sqn., with effect from 19th July, 1944 (since deceased).

Flight Lieutenants.
John SWARBRICK (125743), R.A.F.V.R., 109 Sqn., with effect from 19th July, 1944 (since deceased).

Citation for Distinguished Service Cross (National Archives, Kew)

[underlined] Flight Lieutenant John SWARBRICK (125743), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 109 Squadron. [/underlined]

This officer has completed, as a navigator numerous operations against the enemy, in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty.

(Note: Squadron Leader James Foulsham was John Swarbrick’s pilot)