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Moorcroft, Bernard

Date of birth:
April 26th, 1921
Service number:
1073121/147001, Royal Air Force
Nationality:
British

Biography

Promotions:
?: Sergeant;
June 5th, 1943: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency);
December 5th, 1943: Flying Officer on probation (war subs.);
June 20th, 1944: acting Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
?: acting Squadron Leader;
September 1st, 1945: Flying Officer (permanent, seniority June 5th, 1944);
December 5th, 1946: Flight Lieutenant.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 83 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
April 21st, 1944
Received in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:
No. 635 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 16th, 1945
Citation:
"This officer has participated in many sorties since being awarded the DFC. In addittion to his notable work in the air, Sq.Ldr. Moorcroft has rendered valuable service in the training of other members of the Squadron."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Sources

  • - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 23rd July 1943, Issue 36108, dated 27th July 1943
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 7th December 1943, Issue 36280, dated 10th December 1943
    - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 18th April 1944, Issue 36480, dated 21st April 1944
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 1st August 1944, Issue 36639, dated 4th August 1944
    - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 13th February 1945, Issue 36942, dated 16th February 1945
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 21st March 1947, Issue 37914, dated 25th March 1947
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 18th April 1947, Issue 37936, dated 22nd April 1947

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