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Derbyshire, James Norman

Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Servicenumber 742289/77462, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Promotions:
?: Sergeant;
1st February 1940: Pilot Officer on Probation;
1st February 1941: Flying Officer;
1st February 1942: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
16th September 1944: Squadron Leader (war subs., entry 3rd September 1944).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 9 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
November 7th, 1943
Received for gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • - The London Gazette of 27th February 1940, Issue 34801
    - The London Gazette of 21st March 1941, Issue 35114
    - The London Gazette of 24th March 1942, Issue 35498
    - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 3rd December 1943, Issue 36276, dated 7th December 1943
    - Third Supplement ot The London Gazette of 7th November 1944, Issue 36787, dated 10th November 1944

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