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Ellis, James Fitzgibbon

Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pilot Officer
Unit:
No. 196 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1946
Awarded for:
Operation Market Garden
"During a re-supply operation in the Arnhem area, in daylight this officer's aircraft was badly damaged by enemy fire and Pilot Officer Ellis received a wound in the thigh. Undeterred, this officer flew and completed his mission and then flew his aircraft back to base where he made a safe landing. Pilot Officer Ellis displayed considerable skill and tenacity."

Royal decree no.29, dd. 31-7-1945
Canadian Gazette of 1 jan. 1946
Vliegerkruis (VK)

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