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Smith, Victor

Date of death:
December 20th, 1943
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Uden
Plot: 5. Row: C. Grave: 3.
Service number:
128365
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pilot Officer
Unit:
No. 3 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
March 23rd, 1943
"This officer has completed 29 sorties over enemy territory at night, often in adverse weather. During these operations he has attacked an antiaircraft gun post, a railway station and buildings and a convoy of motor vehicles, raking them with machine gun fire. He 'has displayed great courage, skill and keenness."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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