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Emberg, Ronald John

Date of birth:
(Montreal/Quebec, Canada)
Date of death:
1991 (Ottowa, Canada)
Nationality:
Canadian

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Warrant Officer
Unit:
No. 175 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
June 16th, 1942
"This pilot has undertaken numerous bombing and fighter sorties over occupied territory and has proved himself to be an excellent section leader who, by his keenness and courage inspires confidence in his fellow pilots. In April, 1942, he led a flight against 2 enemy destroyers 1 of which he hit in spite of heavy anti-aircraft fire and left in a badly damaged condition. He has also shot down an enemy aircraft."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

w/ overseas bar and Dieppe bar
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947)

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