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Ellis, Gwilym Beynon

Service number:
157683
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Promotions:
? Flight Sergeant
September 13th, 1943
March 13th, 1944: Flying Officer (war sub)
September 13th, 1945: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 76 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
June 16th, 1944
Citation:
“One night in May 1944, Flying Officer Ellis piloted an aircraft detailed to attack Hasselt. On the outward flight the aircraft was engaged by a fighter and sustained damage before the enemy aircraft was driven off. Although one engine was useless and the port mainplane had received damage Flying Officer Ellis went on to the target which he attacked with his usual determination. This officer, who is now on his second tour, has displayed exceptional keenness, great skill and courage.”
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36230 published on the 29 October 1943
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36447 published on the 28 March 1944
    - Fourth Supplemen to The London Gazette Issue 36566 published on the 13 June 1944
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 37312 published on the 16 October 1945
    - Warwick & Warwick

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