Date of death:

1991

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Service numbe 90705.

Kenneth Holden was the older brother of Gus Holden, both of Jewish heritage.
Kenneth joined the Auxiliary Air Force in 1939 and was called up at outbreak of war and was succesful over Dunkirk. In May 1941 he was made Squadron Leader and later shot down three more 109’s, damaged two more and shared another. He later moved to Staff HQ of 12 Group.
He retired from the RAF in 1950.

Promotions:
?: Acting Pilot Officer (probation)
September 4th, 1939: Pilot Officer
September 4th, 1940: Flying Officer
September 4th, 1941: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
September 6th, 1942: Squadron Leader (war sub)
October 2nd, 1950:commission relinquished

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 610 Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force

Awarded on:

July 15th, 1941

Citation:
"This officer has consistently led his flight with skill and courage in action against the enemy. He has destroyed three and damaged a further four hostile aircraft."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Wing Commander

Unit:

Auxiliary Air Force

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1943

• - The London Gazette Issue 35219 published on the 15 July 1941
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35841 published on the 29 December 1942
  - The South East Echo
  - Jewish Virtual Library