Webb, Walter John Stanley

Date of death:: November 4th, 1942
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Cemetery El Alamein
Plot: XXIII. Row: A. Grave: 8.
Nationality:: British (1801-present, Kingdom)

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 40 Squadron, South African Air Force
Awarded on:: July 28th, 1942

"In May, 1942, whilst on a reconnaissance flight, this officer was engaged by 3 enemy aircraft one of which he destroyed. He then continued his reconnaissance and gained valuable information. Shortly afterwards Lieutenant Webb's aircraft was shot down in flames but, displaying great courage and initiative, he avoided capture and returned to his squadron. He has at all times displayed great skill and devotion to duty which have contributed largely to the high standard of morale maintained by his squadron."