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Bharucha, Homi Dhanjishaw

Date of birth:
March 12th, 1909
Nationality:
British-Indian

Biography

Service number: Ind. 1962, Indian Air Force. In service since 2nd September 1942.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 353 Squadron
Awarded on:
September 7th, 1945
Citation:
"This officer has been employed as a pilot with his present squadron for three years. He is possessed of courage and endurance which were particularly evidenced when flying throughout one complete monsoon whilst employed on Bengal internal mail duties. He never failed to complete a task and his ability and determination have reached the highest standard."

Published in the London Gazette dated 7 September 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9117.
Air Force Cross (AFC)

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