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Edwards, Thomas William

Date of birth:
1921
Service number:
1500416
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Tom Edwards was one of three brothers who all served in the air force during the war. Tom as an air gunner, Norman as a Spitfire pilot and Walter as a Hurricane and Dakota pilot.
After the war he became a top executive with shoe manufacturers and retailers William Timpson Ltd.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 158 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
September 14th, 1943

The investiture took place on May 2nd, 1944 at Buckingham Palace by King George VI.
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Sources

  • - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36170 published on the 10 September 1943
    - BBC
    - the-saleroom.com

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