McDowall, Andrew
- Service number:
- 802602 (NCO)/89299 (Officer)
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
Promotions:
12 December, 1940: Pilot Officer on Probation
2 May, 1941: Flying Officer (war sub)
12 December, 1941: confirmed in appointment
? Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
5 October, 1943: Squadron Leader (war sub)
26 June, 1958: Commission relinquished
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- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Unit:
- No. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- October 8th, 1940
Citation:
"This airman has led his section on many occasions and has destroyed at least six enemy aircraft, one of which he destroyed in a brilliant head-on attack at night. His capable leadership has contributed largely to the many successes of his section."
LG 34964/5901.
"Sergeant McDowall has shown outstanding ability as a fighter pilot. He .has destroyed at least fourteen enemy aircraft, and his leadership and courage have been of the highest order. "
Second DFM awarded as a Bar.
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