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Gracie, Edward John

Date of birth:
September 21st, 1911
Date of death:
February 15th, 1944
Buried on:
Hanover Commonwealth War Cemetery
Plot: 3. Row: J. Grave: 18.
Service number:
29090, Reserve of Air Force Officers
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Edward John Gracie was the son of Donald Michael and Mary Elizabeth Gracie. He was married to Patricia Mary Gracie.

Gracie was killed in action on February 15th, 1944, serving as Wing Commander with No. 169 Squadron.

Promotions:
?: Flying Officer;
March 20th, 1940: Flight Lieutenant;
December 1st, 1941: Squadron Leader (temporary);
February 24th, 1943: Squadron Leader (war subs.);
?: Acting Wing Commander.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
Reserve of Air Force Officers
Awarded on:
October 1st, 1940
CItation:
"This officer has destroyed seven enemy aircraft and damaged another five. By his outstanding leadership, skill and courage, he has proved an ecellent example to all."

Published in The London Gazette, 1 October 1940.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Wing Commander
Awarded on:
June 8th, 1944
Mentioned in Dispatches

Sources

  • Photo 1: Wilco Vermeer
  • - The London Gazette, Issue 34958, dated Tuesday 1st October 1940
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 1st June 1943, Issue 36041, dated 4th June 1943
    - Supplement to The London Gazette of 2nd June 1944, Issue 36544, dated 8th June 1944
    - Commonwealth Wargraves Commission

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