Date of birth:

July 20th, 1912

Date of death:

October 25th, 1996

Service number:

40180

Nationality:

British

Servicenumber 40180.

Anthony Lynch was awarded his first DFC on September 15th, 1939 for his part in operations in Palestine between November 1st, 1938 and March 31st, 1939 with the rank of Pilot Officer.

Promotions:
13th October 1937: acting Pilot Officer (on probation);
16th August 1938: Pilot Officer;
16th February 1940: Flying Officer;
16th February 1941: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
1st March 1942: temporary Squadron Leader;
1st November 1947: revoked temporary Squadron Leader;
1st November 1947: Flight Lieutenant (seniority 1st December 1942).

Career:
16th August 1943: transferred to Volunteer Reserves and recalled to duty with Royal Air Force Service;
17th December 1948: transferred to Class (A).

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

January 21st, 1944

Citation:
"This officer was the pilot of an aircraft detailed to attack Berlin one night in December, 1943. On the bombing run the aircraft was hit by shrapnel and one of its engines was rendered useless. In spite of this, Squadron Leader Lynch made another run over the target. The aircraft was again hit. The greater part of the mid-upper turret cupola was torn away and other damage was sustained. Nevertheless, Squadron Leader Lynch pressed home his attack and afterwards flew the damaged bomber to base where he effected a masterly landing. This officer has completed very many sorties and has invariably displayed great skill, courage and resolution."

The London Gazette Issue 36341.
Second DFC awarded in the form of a bar to be wonr on the ribbon of the first DFC.

• Photo 1: Jo Lynch
• - The London Gazette of 26th October 1937, Issue 34447
  - The London Gazette of 23rd August 1938, Issue 34544
  - The London Gazette of 15th September 1939, Issue 34683
  - The London Gazette of 27th February 1940, Issue 34801
  - The London Gazette of 25th April 1941, Issue 35145
  - The London Gazette of 27th March 1942, Issue 35503
  - Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette of 18th January 1944, Issue 36341, dated 21st January 1944
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 16th November 1945, Issue 37356, dated 20th November 1945
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 9th Februari 1951, Issue 39147, dated 13th February 1951