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Corrigan, John Francis

Service number:
J.23909
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

DFC and Bar presented in Edmonton, 27 May 1950.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
December 8th, 1944
Citation:
"This officer has completed 40 operational sorties, all of them with this squadron and sixteen as Air Bomber in a Marker crew. Under a calm and quiet manner, Flight Lieutenant Corrigan has a fine offensive spirit in action which inspires the utmost confidence of his crew. This officer has proved himself to be an outstanding member of a very fine crew and his splendid record and dogged determination has set a high example to the squadron."

LG 36831/5636 (8th December 1944).
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
May 22nd, 1945
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Recomemndation:
"This officer is on his third operational tour, having so far completed 68 sorties, all in the Pathfinder Force. He has on 48 occasions acted with a Marker crew.

Flight Lieutenant Corrigan is an exceptionally good Air Bomber. His keenness and coolness in action against the enemy has set a fine standard of morale in the Flight Commander's crew with which he operates. Never at a loss to overcome difficulties, his steadfastness and determination to give of his best at all times is highly commendable. He possesses courage of a high degree and cheerfulness under all circumstances. He has proved himself by showing a high degree of fearlessness, skill and initiative to be an outstanding member of a gallant crew."

Second DFC awarded in the form of a bar to be worn on the ribbon of the first DFC.
LG 37088/2626 (22nd May 1945).

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