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Barker, Frederick Arthur

Service number:
1377581/18296
Nationality:
British

Biography

Promotions:
?: Sergeant;
?: Warrant Officer;
July 11th, 1944: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 102 (Ceylon) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
October 20th, 1942
Citation:
"'These airmen have been engaged on operational missions against the enemy and, in most hazardous circumstances, both have displayed great courage and resolute devotion to duty in keeping with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force"

Awarded simultaneaoulsy to John Bennett.
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Sources

  • - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 16th October 1942, Issue 35750, dated 20th October 1942
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 22nd September 1944, Issue 36716, dated 26th September 1944

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