Curry, George William
- Service number:
- 86389, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves
- Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
Biography
Promotions:
5th October 1940: Pilot Officer on probation;
5th October 1941: Pilot Officer;
5th October 1941: Flying Officer (war subs.);
5th October 1942: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
3rd September 1944: Squadron Leader (war subs.);
1st September 1945: Flight Lieutenant (permanent).
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Pilot Officer
- Unit:
- No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- September 23rd, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Squadron Leader
- Unit:
- No. 57 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- May 14th, 1943
"Sqn. Ldr. Curry has taken part in numerous sorties. On February 1st, 1943, he became deputy flight commander, in which capacity he has been of the greatest assistance to his squadron commander. Sqn. Ldr. Curry, who participated in the daylight raid on Milan and two raids on Berlin, has always pressed home his attacks with the greatest determination and courage."
Published in The London Gazette dated 14th May 1943.
Second DFC received as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Wing Commander
- Unit:
- No. 627 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- October 17th, 1944
Citation:
"Since assuming command of his squadron, Wing Commander Curry has taken part in a number of operations against a variety of enemy targets. His great determination and capable leadership have resulted in many successful operations. On several occasions his aircraft has been damaged by anti-aircraft fire. The exceptional energy and initiative which this officer has displayed, together with his outstanding keenness and cheerfull personality, have had a most marked effect upon the morale and efficiency of his squadron. He has set a worthy exemple."
LG 36750/4747.
"Since assuming command of his squadron, Wing Commander Curry has taken part in a number of operations against a variety of enemy targets. His great determination and capable leadership have resulted in many successful operations. On several occasions his aircraft has been damaged by anti-aircraft fire. The exceptional energy and initiative which this officer has displayed, together with his outstanding keenness and cheerfull personality, have had a most marked effect upon the morale and efficiency of his squadron. He has set a worthy exemple."
LG 36750/4747.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Wing Commander
- Unit:
- No. 627 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- February 27th, 1945
Citation:
"Wing Commander Curry has completed a second tour of operational duty during which he has completed many notable sorties. On one occaision he took part in an attack which resulted in the breaching of the Dortmund-Ems Canal. On another occaision, Wing Commander Curry, let the squadron on a target far into enemy territory. Whilst over the target considerable anti-aircraft fire was encountred. Every aircraft was hit. Nevertheless, the operation was completed successfully. Munchen-Gladbach, Stuttgart, Brunswick and Bremerhaven have been among the various targets Wing Commander Curry has attacked. This gallant and resourceful squadron commander has set a splendid example to all."
Published in The London Gazette dated 27th February 1945.
Second DSO received as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DSO.
"Wing Commander Curry has completed a second tour of operational duty during which he has completed many notable sorties. On one occaision he took part in an attack which resulted in the breaching of the Dortmund-Ems Canal. On another occaision, Wing Commander Curry, let the squadron on a target far into enemy territory. Whilst over the target considerable anti-aircraft fire was encountred. Every aircraft was hit. Nevertheless, the operation was completed successfully. Munchen-Gladbach, Stuttgart, Brunswick and Bremerhaven have been among the various targets Wing Commander Curry has attacked. This gallant and resourceful squadron commander has set a splendid example to all."
Published in The London Gazette dated 27th February 1945.
Second DSO received as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DSO.
Sources
- - The London Gazette of Tuesday 5th November 1940, Issue 34986
- The London Gazette of Tuesday 23 September 1941, Issue 35283
- The London Gazette of Tuesday 18th November 1941, Issue 335350
- Third Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday 2nd February 1943, Issue 35891, dated 5th February 1943
- Third Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday 11th May 1943, Issue 36015, dated 14th May 1943
- Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday 13th October 1944, Issue 36750, dated 17th October 1944
- Third Supplement of The London Gazette of Tuesday 7th November 1944, Issue 36787, dated 10th November 1944
- Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday 23rd February 1945, Issue 36959, dated 27th February 1945
- Second Supplement of The London Gazette of 29th March 1946, Issue 37518, dated 2nd April 1946
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