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Beaton, Donald Alexander

Date of birth:
August 19th, 1922 (Blantyre, Malawi)
Date of death:
January 25th, 2005 (Scotland)
Nationality:
British

Biography

Servicenumber 1567134/137550, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Promotions:
?: Leading Aircraftman;
2nd March 1943: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency);
2nd September 1943: Flying Officer on probation (War subs.);
2nd March 1945: Pilot Officer on probation (confirmation).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 214 (Federated Malay States) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
November 14th, 1944
Received in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Jane van der Merwe
  • - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 9th April 1943, Issue 35976, dated 13th April 1943
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 7th September 1943, Issue 36165, dated 10th September 1943
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 10th November 1944, Issue 36793, dated 14th November 1944
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 20th March 1945, Issue 36996, dated 23rd March 1945
    - The Nyasaland Government Gazetee - Date: 30th November 1944
    - Personal Letter from King George VI

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