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Bird, Frank Ronald

Date of birth:
November 18th, 1918
Date of death:
January 20th, 1983
Service number:
33526
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:
No. 105 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
June 3rd, 1944
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Wing Commander
Unit:
No. 105 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 13th, 1945
This officer has completed a very large number of operational missions, including many attacks on targets in the Ruhr area. He has set the finest example of courage and resolution in pressing home his attacks, often in the face of fierce enemy fire, making his bombing runs with great steadiness and accuracy. This officer has rendered much valuable and devoted service.
London Gazette dated February 13th, 1945.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Sources

  • - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36542 published on the 30 May 1944
    - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36942 published on the 13 February 1945
    - Air of Authority

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