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Bryant, John Henry

Service number:
143702
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 181 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
October 20th, 1944
Citation:
"Flight Lieutenant Bryant has undertaken many sorties mainly against heavily defended targets. He has led his flight with great skill on many occasions and his keenness and enthusiasm have greatly contributed to the success of the squadron."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 247 (China-British) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
January 10th, 1947
Vliegerkruis (VK)
Recommendation:
For having distinguished himself as commander of 247 Squadron, Tactical Air Force by courage, skill and leadership in combat for the liberation of the Netherlands and having contributed to important successes.


Royal Decree No. 39, , dd. 16-11-1946

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