Evans-Evans, Anthony Caron

Date of death:: February 21st, 1945
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Cemetery Mierlo
Plot: VIII. Row: D. Grave: 5.
Service number:: 19018
Nationality:: British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Group Captain
Unit:: No. 83 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: February 16th, 1945

"This officer has participated in operational missions against heavily defended enemy targets. On one occasion he was forced to abandon his aircraft by parachute. Despite this trying experience he has continued to show undiminished enthusiasm for operational flying. As Station Commander, Group Captain Evans-Evans has set a splendid example to the operational crews of his squadrons. This fine leadership has been largely responsible for the outstanding successes achieved by the squadrons on his Station."

Sources

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- Group Captain Anthony Caron Evans-Evans | War Casualty Details 2080763 | CWGC
- https://forum.rafcommands.com/forum/research-bibliography-and-online-sources/biographies-profiles-and-unpublished-citations/30937-g-c-anthony-caron-evans-evans-base-coningsby-dfc-kia