Wood, John Leslie
- Nationality:
- British
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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flight Sergeant
- Unit:
- No. 488 (RNZAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- September 19th, 1944
Vliegerkruis (VK)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flying Officer
- Unit:
- No. 488 (RNZAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- December 19th, 1947
Recommendation:
For having displayed courage, tact, initiative and togetherness over a period of 19 months on many operational sorties as radio operator in an R.A.F. night fighter in close co-operation with the Dutch pilot. He has made an important contribution to the destruction of four hostile aircraft.
Royal decree no.25
For having displayed courage, tact, initiative and togetherness over a period of 19 months on many operational sorties as radio operator in an R.A.F. night fighter in close co-operation with the Dutch pilot. He has made an important contribution to the destruction of four hostile aircraft.
Royal decree no.25
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