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Bennett, Horace Gordon

Service number:
523894/51601
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Promotions:
?: Warrant Officer;
March 6th, 1943: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency);
September 6th, 1943: Flying Officer on probation (war subs.);
?: Acting Flight Lieutenant.

Career:
85 Operational sorties with:
No. 214 Squadron;
No. 7 Squadron;
No. 635 Squadron.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 9th, 1943
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
December 8th, 1944

LG 36831/5635.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Awarded with clasp "PALESTINE"
General Service Medal 1918-1962
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded with clasp "BOMBER COMMAND"
1939-1945 Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded with clasp "FRANcE AND GERMANY"
Air Crew Europe Star

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