Huntley, Donald Norman

Date of birth:: September 26th, 1921 (Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia)
Date of death:: September 14th, 1942 (Emst, the Netherlands)
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Graves Epe
Plot: 2. Row: 10. Grave: 620.
Service number:: 777675
Nationality:: Rhodesian (1923-1980, British Colony)

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: April 28th, 1942

"On the 17th April, 1942, a force of twelve Lancaster heavy bombers was detailed to deliver an attack in daylight on the diesel engine factory at Augsburg in Southern Germany. To reach this highly important military target, and return, a most daring night of some 1,000 miles over hostile country was necessary. Soon after entering enemy territory and whilst flying at a very low level the force was engaged by 25 to 30 enemy fighters. Later, the most intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire was encountered. Despite this formidable opposition 8 of the bombers succeeded in reaching the target and in delivering a successful attack on the factory. The following officers and airmen who participated, in various capacities, as members of the aircraft crews, displayed courage, fortitude and skill of the highest order."