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Badger, John Vincent Clarence

Date of birth:
1912 (Lamberth/London, United Kingdom)
Date of death:
June 30th, 1941 (Ashford/Kent, United Kingdom)
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Graves St. Michael Churchyard
Plot: 3. Row: B. Grave: 111.
Service number:
33046
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Between 12th August 1940 and 30th August 1940, during the Battle of Britain, Badger claimed 6 kills. He died as a result of wounds from the 1940 crash at Princess Mary’s Hospital, RAF Halton on 30th June 1941 aged 29 years old.

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Unit:
RAF College Cranwell
Awarded on:
July 14th, 1933
RAF Sword of Honour
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Unit:
No. 43 (The Fighting Cocks) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
September 6th, 1940
Citation:
"This officer assumed command of a squadron in July, 1940, and it is through his personal leadership that the squadron has achieved so many successes since the intensive air operations began. He has been instrumental in destroying six enemy aircraft. In spite of the fact that on three occasions he has returned with his aircraft very badly damaged through enemy cannon fire, he has immediately taken off in another, aircraft to lead his squadron on patrol. Squadron Leader Badger has displayed great courage and resolution."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Wing Commander
Unit:
No. 43 (The Fighting Cocks) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1941
Mentioned in Dispatches

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