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Armstrong, Frederick Finlay

    Date of birth:
    1918 (Collingwood/Ontario, Canada)
    Date of death:
    November 4th, 1997 (Owen Sound/Ontario, Canada)
    Service number:
    J87608
    Nationality:
    Canadian

    Biography

    Career:
    ?: No. 76 Squadron, RAF;
    ?: 13th Medical Company;
    ?: 19th Field Ambulance.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Flight Lieutenant
    Unit:
    No. 76 Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    July 17th, 1945
    Citation:
    "Flight Lieutenant Armstrong as captain of a heavy bomber has completed 39 operations against Germany and enemy occupied territory. He has attacked such heavily defended targets as Magdeburg, Essen, Duisburg and Hanover, and has at all times shown determination and resource. His skill and courage has won great praise and his example has greatly inspired his crew."
    Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)

    Awarded with overseas bar.
    Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947)

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