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Taylor, Norman (No. 77 Squadron)

Service number:
741688/113834, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Promotions:
?: Sergeant;
?: Temporary Flight Sergeant;
November 29th, 1941: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency);
October 1st, 1942: Flying Officer on probation (war subs.);
November 29th, 1943: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 77 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
April 18th, 1941
Received for gallantry and devotion to duty displayed in the execution of air operations.
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Flight Lieutenant
Awarded on:
January 14th, 1944
Mentioned in Dispatches

Sources

  • - The London Gazette of 18th April 1941, Issue 35139
    - The London Gazette of 20th January 1942, Issue 35426
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 17th November 1942, Isssue 35791, dated 20th November 1942
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 30th November 1943, Issue 36271, dated 3rd December 1943
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 11th January 1944, Issue 36329, dated 14th January 1944

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