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Worrall, John

Date of birth:
April 19th, 1911
Date of death:
January 14th, 1988
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Service number 26251.

Promotions:
December 19th, 1931: Pilot Officer
June 19th, 1933: Flying Officer
June 19th, 1936: Flight Lieutenant
February 1st, 1939: Squadron Leader
March 1st, 1941: Wing Commander (temp)
August 13th, 1943: Wing Commander (war sub)
July 1st, 1944: Group Captain (temp)
January 1st, 1949: Group Captain
January 1st, 1955: Air Commodore
August 20th, 1956: Acting Air Vice-Marshal
January 1st, 1958: Air Vice-Marshal

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Unit:
Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
August 6th, 1940
Citation:
"This officer's splendid leadership has been reflected in the work of his squadron which has now destroyed forty-three enemy aircraft and possibly a further twenty-two. In July, 1940, he led his squadron in a successful attack against a superior number of enemy aircraft, and assisted in destroying three of the enemy force. Squadron Leader Worrall has displayed great skill, courage and leadership."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Group Captain
Unit:
Royal Air force
Awarded on:
June 8th, 1944
Mentioned in Dispatches

Sources

  • - The London Gazette Issue 34915 published on the 6 August 1940
    - Supllement to The London Gazette Issue 36544 published on the 2 June 1944
    - Air of Authority

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