Sinclair, Duncan
- Date of birth:
- 1922 (Toronto, Canada)
- Service number:
- J. 12784
- Nationality:
- Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)
Biography
Career:
19th August 1941: In dienst;
? - 3rd January 1942: No. 1 ITS;
? - 13thMarch 1942: No. 9 EFTS;
? - 17th July 1942: No. 6 SFTS.
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Flight Lieutenant
- Unit:
- No. 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- October 10th, 1944
"This officer has led a number of bombing attacks and has destroyed at least two enemy aircraft. He has also destroyed four locomotives and one E-boat as well as causing much damage to enemy motor transports and shipping. As a flight commander Flight Lieutenant Sinclair has achieved much success imparting his own enthusiasm and determination to those under his command. His keenness to engage the enemy on every possible occasion has been an inspiration to all."
The London Gazette dated October 10th, 1944 and AFRO 2534/44 dated November 24th, 1944.
Sources
- Photo 1: Jennifer Wichmann
- - Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette of 6th October 1944, Issue 36739, dated 10th October 1944
- Air Force Association of Canada
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