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Rhys, Mervyn Hugh

Date of birth:
July 21st, 1912 (Redbrook, United Kingdom)
Date of death:
June 16th, 2001 (Salisbury, United Kingdom)
Service number:
33012
Nationality:
British

Biography

31 July 1932: Pilot Officer
1 October 1936: Flight Lieutenant
1 July 1944: Group Captain (temp.)

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Rank:
Flight Cadet
Unit:
RAF Cranwell, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
1932
Awarded on:
1932
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Awarded on:
April 1st, 1941
Air Force Cross (AFC)
Period:
Malayan Emergency (1948-1960)
Rank:
Group Captain
Awarded on:
May 8th, 1956
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya."
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Flying Badge

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