McMullen, Desmond Annesley Peter

Nationality:: British

Biography

Service Number 40002.

Promotions:
24th August 1937: Acting Pilot Officer (since 9th August 1937);
2nd August 1938: Pilot Officer (since 9th July 1938);
16th November 1945: Flight Lieutenant (temporarily Squadron Leader since 31st May 1943)

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flying Officer
Unit:: No. 222 (Natal) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: October 1st, 1940

Citation:
"Since the commencement of hostilities this officer has been continuously engaged on operational flights, including the Dunkirk
operations, the protection of shipping and intensive air fighting over this country. He has destroyed seven enemy aircraft and shared in the destruction of others. He has displayed high qualities of leadership and
determination."

The London Gazette dates 1st October 1940.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flying Officer
Unit:: No. 151 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: March 7th, 1941

The London Gazette dated 7th March 1941.
Second decoration received as bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 266 (Rhodesia) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: December 12th, 1941

Citation:
"This officer has participated in operational sorties over occupied France and Holland and has always evinced the keennest desire to engage the enemy. Since being awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross Flight Lieutenant McMullen has destroyed 5 hostile aircraft bringing his total victories to at least 18, 3 of which were gained at night."

Third DFC awarded as second bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.

Sources

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- The London Gazette, Issue 34429 dated 24th August 1937
- The London Gazette, Issue 34537 dated 2nd August 1938
- The London Gazette, Issue 34958, dated Tuesday 1st October 1940
- The London Gazette, Issue 35097, dated 7th March 1941
- Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35378 published on the 9 December 1941
- The London Gazette, Issue 37356, dated 16th November 1945