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Denton, John Martin

Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Service number 174700.

Promotions:
March 29th, 1944: Pilot Officer (probation/emergency)
September 29th, 1944: Flying Officer (war sub)
March 29th, 1946: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pilot Officer
Unit:
No. 207 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
September 19th, 1944
“This officer has been on 25 successful attacks against enemy targets including 5 on Berlin. He has proved himself to be a keen reliable gunner and a worthy member of his crew. On one occasion when attacking Berlin he was jointly shooting down an Me. 110 which made a determined attack against his aircraft.
He has displayed outstanding keenness at all times and has been a decided asset to his Captain. This keenness has not only been confined to his operational activities; he has displayed an energetic interest in the training of other members of his Section.”
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36706 published on the 15 September 1944
    - Morton and Eden

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