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Laurence, George

Date of death:
November 9th, 1944
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Massicault
Plot: IV. Row: J. Grave: 1.
Service number:
47392
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 141 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
May 30th, 1941
Citation:
"When returning from a patrol one night in May, 1941, this airman observed an enemy aircraft within 20 miles of his base. Although his petrol was nearly exhausted he immediately closed to the attack and enabled his air gunner to open fire. Sergeant Laurence followed the enemy down to 3,000 feet firing five more bursts. The enemy aircraft subsequently crashed.
On a previous occasion, Sergeant Laurence destroyed a Junkers 88 at night.
He has shown great courage and devotion to duty throughout the many night operational flights in which he has participated."
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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