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Taylor, John Stuart

Date of death:
July 12th, 1943
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Syracuse
Plot: II. Row: H. Grave: 8.
Service number:
60090
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Rank: Squadron leader

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 145 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 26th, 1943
Flight Lieutenant Taylor is a skilful and tenacious fighter. One day in January, 1943, he led his section in an attack on 10 Macchi 2oos, regardless of the fact that these were supported by another formation of enemy fighters. During the engagement 2 enemy aircraft were destroyed, one of them by Flight Lieutenant Taylor. This officer,
who has set a most inspiring example, has destroyed 3 and shared in the destruction of 2 more enemy aircraft.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:
No. 601 (County of London) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
June 1st, 1943
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
This officer's high qualities of leadership and efficiency have contributed materially to the high standard of operational efficiency of the squadron he commands. He has at all times displayed the greatest keenness to engage the enemy and has destroyed n enemy aircraft.

2nd award: Bar

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