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Wallace, George James

Service number:
656135/129183 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Promotions:
?: Leading Aircraftman;
September 19th, 1942: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency);
March 19th, 1943: Flying Officer on probation (war
subs.);
September 19th, 1944: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
November 25th, 1958: Flight Lieutenant.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 158 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 15th, 1944
Citation:
"As air bomber, Flying Officer Wallace has taken part in attacks on most of the heavily defended targets in Germany. He is possessed of great courage and determination, qualities which have earned him many successes. His fine record is worthy of great praise."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 20th November 1942, Issue 35795, dated 24th November 1942
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 20th April 1943, Issue 35989, dated 23rd April 1943
    - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 11th February 1944, Issue 36380, dated 15th February 1944
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 3rd October 1944, Issue 36732, dated 6th October 1944
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 2nd January 1959, Issue 41598, dated 6th January 1959

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