Jarman, Geoffrey Twyford
- Date of birth:
- February 20th, 1906
- Date of death:
- 1983
- Service number:
- 29211
- Nationality:
- New Zealander
Biography
During the war Jarman was Commanding Officer of no's 76 and 77 Squadron and of RAF Wyton.
In March 1953 he was fount guilty at a court martial for stealing property from the RAF and was dismissed from the RAF.
Promotions:
December 29th, 1930: Pilot Officer (probation)
December 29th, 1931: Pilot Officer
June 29th, 1932: Flying Officer
Apil 1st, 1936: Flight Lieutenant
November 1st, 1938: Squadron Leader
March 1st, 1941: Temporary Wing Commander
? : Acting Group Captain
June 23th, 1943: Acting Air Commodore
December 23th, 1943: Group Captain (war sub)
December 3th, 1946: Temporary Group Captain
July 1st, 1947: Group Captain
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Wing Commander
- Unit:
- No. 77 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- April 18th, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Wing Commander
- Unit:
- No. 76 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- September 2nd, 1941
"Wing Commander Jarman led a section of Halifax aircraft in the attack on the Scharnhorst at La Pallice on 24th July 1941. The section was subjected to heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire during the approach to the target and his aircraft was hit and damaged. A fighter attack also developed during the run up. Despite the venom of the enemy defences the attack was pressed home with calm deliberation and with complete disregard of danger. Thereafter the section was engaged by a succession of Messerschmitt 109 fighters and at least 12 attacks were delivered during which one Halifax was shot down and the other two were both damaged. The handling of the Halifax formation was excellent and reflected great credit on the fire controller. A number of the enemy aircraft were hit and damaged though owing to the height at which the action was fought none could be seen to crash.
Throughout the entire operation Wing Commander Jarman led his section with great skill and with the utmost consideration for the safety of the other aircraft in his formation. The return flight was made on three engines - the fourth having been put out of action by the enemy.
His leadership and high courage inspired the rest of his crew and those of the following aircraft and the exemplary behaviour of all concerned throughout this most hazardous operation must be attributed very largely to the example set them by their squadron commander. It is strongly recommend that Wing Commander Jarman's gallantry and devotion to duty be recognised by the immediate award of the Distinguished Service Order."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Group Captain
- Awarded on:
- June 11th, 1942
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Group Captain
- Awarded on:
- January 1st, 1943
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Air Commodore
- Awarded on:
- June 2nd, 1943
Sources
- Photo 1:
- Photo: Air of Authorities
- - The London Gazette Issue 35139 published on the 18 April 1941
- The London Gazette Issue 35263 published on the 2 September 1941
- The London Gazette Issue 35139 published on the 18 April 1941
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35841 published on the 29 December 1942
- Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36033 published on the 28 May 1943
- Air of Authority
- RAF Commands 1939-1945
- Digitised newspapers and more - The Barrier Miner, 28 february, 1953
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