Neil, Thomas Francis
- Date of birth:
- July 14th, 1920
- Date of death:
- July 11th, 2018
- Service number:
- 79168
- Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
Biography
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Pilot Officer
- Awarded on:
- October 8th, 1940
"This officer has destroyed six enemy aircraft. He shows great keenness and has displayed dash and courage of a high order."
LG 34964/5901.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Pilot Officer
- Unit:
- No. 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- November 26th, 1940
"In November, 1940, this officer engaged a Junkers 87 which he destroyed within the space of six minutes. He was then attacked by three Messerschmitt 109's, two of which he destroyed. His magnificent fight ing spirit has enabled him to destroy at least eleven enemy aircraft. "
Second DFC awarded in the form of a bar to be worn on the ribbon of the first DFC.
Second DFC awarded in the form of a bar to be worn on the ribbon of the first DFC.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
- Awarded on:
- August 1947
- Awarded on:
- January 1956
Sources
- - The London Gazette of 8th October 1940, Issue 34964
- The London Gazette of 8th October 1940, Issue 34964
- Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC - Art prints and originals signed by Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC
- Flight Magazine Decmber 12th, 1940
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