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Buchan, Robert Murray

Date of death:
August 25th, 1942 (Morkhoven, Belgium)
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Graves Morkhoven
Grave: 4.
Service number:
89769
Nationality:
British

Biography

Servicenumber 89769.

Promotions:
3rd January 1941: Leading Aircraftman;
1st December 1941: Flying Officer (war subs.);
3rd January 1942: Flying Officer.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pilot Officer
Unit:
No. 51 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
September 23rd, 1941
Received for gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air
operations.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • Photo 1: John M Murray
  • - The London Gazette of 4th February 1941, Issue 35065
    - The London Gazette of 21st March 1941, Issue 35114
    - The London Gazette of 23rd September 1941, Issue 35283
    - The London Gazette of 31st March 1942, Issue 35508
    - The London Gazette of 14th April 1942, Issue 35525
    - Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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