Hallowes, Herbert James Lempriere "Darkey"

Date of birth:: April 17th, 1912 (London, Great Britain)
Date of death:: October 20th, 1987
Service number:: 563179/45010
Nationality:: British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Promotions:
?: Sergeant;
November 29th, 1940: Pilot Officer on probation (seniority September 18th, 1940);
August 22nd, 1941: Flying Officer (war subs.);
August 22nd, 1942: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
July 1st, 1944: Squadron Leader (war subs.);
July 24th, 1947: Squadron Leader (seniority September 1st, 1945);

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: No. 43 (The Fighting Cocks) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: September 6th, 1940

Citation:
"In June, 1940, Sergeant Hallowes. was attacking an enemy aircraft over Northern France, when he was himself attacked. His engine being disabled, he proceeded to glide back to friendly territory but was again attacked when about to abandon his aircraft by parachute. He dropped back into his seat and as the enemy aircraft passed he delivered such an effective burst of fire as to destroy his opponent. He then made a successful parachute landing."

LG 34940/5408.

Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Awarded on:: September 6th, 1940

Citation:
"Since the commencement of hostilities this airman has personally destroyed twenty-one enemy aircraft. He has set a fine example of bravery and resolute bearing on many occasions."

Second DFM received in the form of a bar to be worn on the ribbon of the first DFM.
LG 34940/5408.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:: No. 165 (Ceylon) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: January 19th, 1943

Citation:
"Squadron Leader Hallows is an outstanding and relentless fighter. He has destroyed 19 and damaged many other enemy aircraft. His skill and unswerving devotion to duty have set an example in keeping with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force."

LG 35868/387.

Sources

Photo 1: Tom MacNeill
- The London Gazette of 6th September 1940, Issue 34940
- The London Gazette of 31st December 1940, Issue 35028
- The London Gazette of 7th October 1941, Issue 35301
- The London Gazette of 10th february 1942, Issue 35451
- Second Supplement to The Lodon Gazette of 6th October 1942, Issue 35736, dated 9th October 1942
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 15th January 1943, Issue 35868, dated 19th January 1943
- Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 26th September 1944, Issue 36722, dated 29th September 1944
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 14th November 1947, Issue 38125, dated 18th November 1947