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Wilson, Norman Trevor Hamilton

    Nationality:
    British

    Biography

    Servicenumber 56257/631154.
    Norman Wilson enlisted to the RAF in 1939 as a wireless operator. He served with No's 98 and 228 Squadron.

    Promotions:
    ?: Warrant Officer;
    30th August 1944: Pilot Officer (on probation);
    1st March 1945: Flying Officer (war subs.);
    1st November 1947: Flying Officer (seniority 30th August 1945);
    29th February 1948: Flight Lieutenant.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Sergeant
    Unit:
    No. 98 Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    March 3rd, 1942
    Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

    Sources

    • - 19 Group, Coastal Command Report 2nd August 1943 Page 137
      - Service record at Hendon. Form543 awarded by the King at Buckingham Palace on 3/3/1942
      - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 15th December 1944, Issue 36844, dated 19th December 1944
      - Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette of 17th April 1945, Issue 37042, dated 20th April 1945
      - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 23rd January 1948, Issue 38188, dated 27th January 1948
      - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 19th March 1948, Issue 38243, dated 23rd March 1948

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