Alverson, James Rees

Date of birth:: 1920 (Fleet/Alberta, Canada)
Date of death:: 2000
Service number:: J.15004
Nationality:: Canadian

Biography

James Rees Alverson was born in 1920 as the son to Herman D. Alverson and Jenetta (Nita) Alverson (born Rees). He died in 2000.

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 357 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: June 26th, 1945

Citation:
"On his first tour of operational duty, Flight Lieutenant Alverson participated in a good number of attacks against strongly defended enemy targets and throughout displayed a high degree of skill and devotion to duty. Since joining this squadron, Flight Lieutenant Alverson has taken part in many varied sorties, including a number of operational missions far into enemy territory. On these occasions his exceptional ability has been an important factor in the successes obtained."

Sources

Photo 1: Patrick Lenon
- Air Force Association of Canada
- Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 37147 published on the 22 June 1945