Wagland, Jamed Leslie William

Date of birth:: November 4th, 1913
Date of death:: April 2nd, 2005
Service number:: 81937
Nationality:: British

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 78 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: August 22nd, 1941

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Squadron Leader
Awarded on:: October 19th, 1943

Citation:
"This officer has undertaken a large number of sorties and his navigational ability throughout has been outstanding. On 2 occasions in September, Squadron Leader Wagland participated in sorties which demanded skill and determination of a high order. In addition to his good work in the air, Squadron Leader Wagland has rendered excellent service in the training of other members of aircraft crew."

Second DFC awarded as a bar.

Vliegerkruis (VK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Awarded on:: July 3rd, 1945

Royal decree no.27

Sources

- The London Gazette Publication date:22 August 1941 Issue:35254Page:4864
- The London Gazette Publication date:15 October 1943 Supplement:36215Page:4618
- Nederlandse onderscheidingen aan Britse staatsburgers voor de Tweede Wereldoorlog