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Arnold, Charles Keever

Date of birth:
November 2nd, 1913 (Wood County/West Virginia, United States)
Date of death:
December 6th, 1961 (Washington/Pennsylvania, United States)
Service number:
J21404
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Flight Lieutenant Arnold volunteered in the Royal Canadian Air Force on August 12th, 1941. He was honourably discharged on 21st September, 1945.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 541 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
May 8th, 1945
Citation;
"This officer is an able and successful pilot. His record in photographic reconnaissance has been consistently excellent. In December 1944 he completed a survey of an area involving a long period of flying in the face of great danger. Flight Lieutenant Arnold has always been keen to evolve new methods and to improve efficiency as a photographic pilot. Throughout his operational career this officer has inspired his fellow pilots by his keenness and courage and has been a great asset to the squadron."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With clasp
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947)

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