Raphael, Gordon Learnmonth

Date of birth:: August 25th, 1915 (Brantford/Ontario, Canada)
Date of death:: April 11th, 1945 (Southeast England)
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Graves St Peter and St Paul Churchyard
Plot: OO. Grave: 20.
Service number:: 73508
Nationality:: Canadian

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flying Officer
Awarded on:: May 17th, 1940

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 85 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: July 15th, 1941

"This officer has proved himself to be a relentless and skilful night fighter pilot. Since May, 1941, he has destroyed three and probably another of the enemy's aircraft."

Awarded as bar

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Wing Commander
Unit:: No. 85 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: February 2nd, 1943

"Since being awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross, Wing Commander Raphael has destroyed 3 enemy aircraft at night. By his inspiring leadership, great skill and untiring efforts, he has contributed in a large measure to the high morale and operational efficiency of the squadron he commands."