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Smith, Robert Rutherford

Date of birth:
August 17th, 1915 (London/Ontario, Canada)
Date of death:
November 17th, 1965 (Montreal/Quebec, Canada)
Service number:
41665
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 112 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 23rd, 1943
Citation:
"Flight Lieutenant Smith is a courageous fighter. In October 1942, on his first sortie with the squadron, he shot down one of four Messerschmitts which were intercepted. Some days later, during a bomber sortie, he destroyed an Italian aircraft after evading an enemy fighter which had pursued him. In December 1942, Flight Lieutenant Smith destroyed two enemy aircraft on one sortie, bringing his total victories to eight. He has displayed great keenness and determination.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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