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Horsley, Richard Milhan

Service number:
120849
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

April 20th, 1942: Pilot Officer (prob)
October 20th, 1942: Flying Officer (prob WS)
April 20th, 1944: Squadron Leader (WS)
October 29th, 1948: Flight Lieutenant
July 1st, 1951: Squadron Leader
July 1st, 1960: Wing Commander

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pilot Officer
Unit:
No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
October 6th, 1942
"These officers and airmen, as members of the crew of an aircraft, in the most hazardous circumstances, each displayed courage, determination and devotion to duty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force."

Other crew members:
FO Barnes
Sgt Mills
Sgt Naylor
Sgt Baveystock
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1952
King's/Queen's Commendation for valuable service in the air
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1953
Air Force Cross (AFC)

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