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Mathias, John Edward

Date of birth:
(Narberth/Pembrokeshire/Wales, Great Britain)
Date of death:
April 27th, 1944 (North Creak/Norfolk/England, Great Britain)
Nationality:
British

Biography

Service number 162961.

John Mathias trained as a Pilot, and served with 305 (Polish) Squadron, which was armed with the De Havilland Mosquito. He was killed on April 27th, 1944 during a training exercise.
John Mathias was 23 years old, and is buried at Narberth Church Cemetery, N.W. Section, Row 3, Grave 29.

Promotions
September 14th, 1943: Pilot Officer (probation)
March 14th, 1944: Flying Officer (war sub)

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 180 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
August 11th, 1944
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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