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Yeomans, Leonard

Service number:
45190
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Military career:
4 February 1941: Sergeant
7 January 1667: Flight Lieutenant (retired)

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Awarded on:
May 16th, 1940
"In April, 1940, this airman was air gunner of an aircraft engaged in bombing operations against Stavanger aerodrome. On the return flight his aircraft was attacked for sixty-five minutes by Messerschmitt fighters but by his skill in the handling of his gun and his accurate instructions to the pilot when to take avoiding action, he was to a great extent responsible for the safe return of his aircraft. Throughout the combat Cpl. Yeomans showed great coolness and courage."
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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