Date of birth:

1923 (Norwich/Norfolk, Great Britain)

Date of death:

March 6th, 1945

Buried on:

Air Forces Memorial Runnymede

Service number:

1813968

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Victor Roe was also recommended for a Croix de Guerre (French) but this was apparantly not awarded. The recommendation reads as follows:
"Warrant Officer Roe is an Air Gunner with a record of outstanding achievement. His determination in attacking enemy installations has been exemplary and by his example of enthusiasm he has inspired his fellow gunners. A large number of the bombing operations in which he took part were connected with the liberation of France."

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 35 (Madras Presidency) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 13th, 1944

Citation:
"One night in May, 1944, this airman was the rear gunner of an aircraft detailed to attack an enemy target. During the operation a fighter was encountered which attacked with much persistence. The rear turret was struck by the enemy's bullets and rendered unservicable. As a result Sergeant Roe was covered with oil. Nevertheless, he coolly fought off the attacker which finally caught fire. This airman is a fearless and devoted member of aircraft crew, and he has rendered valuable service."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Warrant Officer

Unit:

No. 35 (Madras Presidency) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

April 13th, 1945

• - The London Gazette Publication date:9 June 1944 Supplement:36560Page:2815
  - The London Gazette Publication date:10 April 1945 Supplement:37030Page:1964
  - RAF Commands 1939-1945
  - Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  

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