Boucher, Lewis Philip

Date of birth:: August 13th, 1920
Date of death:: July 6th, 2016
Service number:: 658891/177902
Nationality:: British

Biography

Promotions:
?: Warrant Officer;
23 mei 1944: Pilot officer on probation (emergency;
23 november 1944: Pilot Officer;
23 november 1944: Flying Officer (war subs.);
?: acting Flight Lieutenant.

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 181 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: March 27th, 1945

In February, 1945, Flight Lieutenant Boucher participated in a long range armed reconnaissance over the Dulmen-Hoxtor-Merschede area. Seven goods trains and a locomotive were located west of Merschede, on a section of the railway system sheltered by low hills on either side and defended by anti-aircraft trucks. In the face of the most intense and accurate enemy fire, Flight Lieutenant Boucher led his formation into the attack. Five locomotives were destroyed and three- damaged. The tail of his aircraft was severely damaged but Flight Lieutenant Boucher brought it safely to base. Since this action, Flight Lieutenant Boucher has led formations of aircraft on several sorties, during which 15 locomotives have been destroyed and eight more damaged.
His leadership has been most inspiring and his courage and devotion to duty have set a fine example to all."

Vliegerkruis (VK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 181 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: November 16th, 1946

He has distinguished himself as leader of a Flight of 181 Squadron TAF by courage, perseverance and leadership in action for the liberation of the Netherlands. He has contributed to important successes.

Royal Decree No. 39.