Service number:

144620

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Albert Edwards was stationed at RAF Melbourne.

Promotions:
? Sergeant
5 April, 1943: Pilot Officer (probation/emergency)
23 September, 1943: Flying Officer (war sub)
27 May, 1944: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

November 9th, 1943

Citation:
"This officer has completed a large number of sorties, including attacks on such targets as Essen, Hamburg, Dortmund and Turin. As flight engineer his services have proved extremely valuable and, on more than one occasion, when his aircraft has sustained damage by enemy action, his technical skill has contributed materially to its safe return to base. Flight Lieutenant Edwards has displayed praiseworthy determination and devotion to duty."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1945

• - Second Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36054 published on the 11 June 1943
  - Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36241 published on the 5 November 1943
  - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36245 published on the 9 November 1943
  - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36565 published on the 13 June 1944
  - Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36866 published on the 29 December 1944
  - Clare Miller