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McGregor, Hector Douglas

Date of birth:
February 15th, 1910 (Wairoa, New Zealand)
Date of death:
April 11th, 1973
Nationality:
New Zealander (1907-1947, Dominion UK)

Biography

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Rank:
Squadron Leader
Unit:
No. 33 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
September 15th, 1939
"In connection with the operations in Palestine during the period 1st November, 1938, to 31t March, 1939."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Unit:
No. 33 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
September 15th, 1939
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Wing Commander
Unit:
No. 82 (Fighter) Group, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1942
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Wing Commander
Unit:
Special Planning Staff, HQ, RAF Fighter Command, HQ, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
June 11th, 1942
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Air Commodore
Unit:
Operations Intelligence and Plans, HQ, Mediterranean Allied Air Forces (MAAF), Allied Forces
Awarded on:
January 14th, 1944

Deputy Director
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
After War Period (1945-now)
Rank:
Acting Air Commodore
Unit:
Director, Guided Missile Development, Ministry of Supply, British Government
Awarded on:
June 1st, 1953
Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)
Period:
After War Period (1945-now)
Rank:
Air Marshal
Unit:
HQ, RAF Fighter Command, HQ, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1960
Commander of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (KCB/DCB)

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