Goacher, Thomas Henry
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
Service number 545214.
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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Unit:
- No. 97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- April 28th, 1942
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flight Sergeant
- Unit:
- No. 619 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- August 13th, 1943
"Flt. Sgt. Goacher has taken part in a large number of operational sorties. On one occasion in June, 1943, he was the rear gunner in an aircraft detailed to attack Bochum. Before reaching the target his turret was damaged by enemy action, nevertheless tlfis airman pressed on and successfully completed his mission."
Second DFM awarded as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFM.
Awarded as an immediate DFM.
Sources
- - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35539 published on the 24 April 1942
- Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36131 published on the 10 August 1943
Flight Global
- 97 Squadron Association
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