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Lovell, Raymond William

Service number:
1194047 (NCO)/198407 (Officer)
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Lovell, who was a wages clerk before enlisting in 1940, was from Tipton, Staffordshire.

Promotions:
? Sergeant
? Warrant Officer
23 May, 1945: Pilot Officer on Probation (emergency)
? Flying Officer
17 February, 1953: removed

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 57 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
September 14th, 1943
"Sgt, Lovell has taken part in many operational sorties, including 15 objectives in the Ruhr area. He has always evinced keenness for operational flying and pressed home his attacks with courage and determination. On the ground he has given valuable assistance in the training his crew, which has been reflected in the successes attained."
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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