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Brooks, John William

Service number:
1257831
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 174 (Mauritius) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
September 22nd, 1942
Awarded for:
Operation Jubilee
“Flight Sergeant Brooks has completed 32 operational sorties. These operations have included high and low level raids and dive bombing attacks against industrial installations, aerodromes and sea ports. He also participated in the combined operations at Dieppe on 19th August, 1942. Flight Sergeant Brooks has at all times pressed home his attacks with great courage and determination and has proved himself to be a skilful section leader.”
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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