Roy, Patrick Denson

Date of birth:: February 11th, 1921 (Lethbridge/Alberta, Canada)
Date of death:: March 3rd, 1953 (Karachi, Pakistan)
Service number:: J29845
Nationality:: Canadian

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flying Officer
Unit:: No. 415 (Swordfish) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:: February 20th, 1945

Recommendation (dated 15 November 1944 credited him with 35 sorties, 160.45 operational hours):
"This officer has completed a large number of sorties against some of the enemy's most strongly defended targets. He has displayed skill of a high order and his devotion to duty and courage have been most commendable. His praiseworthy co-operation, initiative and complete disregard of personal safety have contributed in a large measure to the success of many operational flights. Flying Officer Roy has proven himself to be an outstanding member of a gallant crew."