Wells, Stephen Thompson

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Service number:: 1385181 / 186941
Nationality:: British

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Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Warrant Officer
Unit:: No. 644 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: April 27th, 1945
Awarded for:: Operation Market Garden

"This Warrant Officer has taken part in the airborne assault at Arnhem, successfully completing his missions. Although his aircraft was repeatedly hit by anti-aircraft fire he succeeded in towing his glider to the landing zone. Warrant Officer Wells' keenness and determination set a fine example."

Sources

- Air Medal
- Decorations concerning Market Garden[RAFCommands Archive]
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36844/supplement/5796/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37054/supplement/2245/data.pdf

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