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Chandler, Horatio Herbert

Date of birth:
1917 (Sussex, Great Britain)
Date of death:
July 18th, 2000
Service number:
810021/106245
Nationality:
British

Biography

Horatio Chandler was recognised for shooting down six enemy aircraft. He relinquished his commission for medical reasons on May 23rd, 1945.

Promotions:
March 1943: Sergeant;
June 26th, 1941: Pilot Officer on probation;
?: Flying Officer;
?: Flight Lieutenant.

Career:
April 1939 - March 1940: Pilot training;
March 1940: No. 501 Squadron;
1940 - June 1941: No. 610 Squadron;
June 1941 - October 1941: No. 65 Squadron;
October 1941: No. 616 Squadron.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 610 (County of Chester) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
October 22nd, 1940
Citation:
"This airman has been continuously engaged in operations against the enemy since April, 1940, and has destroyed six of their aircraft. He has displayed courage, skill and determination."
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 610 Squadron
Awarded on:
April 2nd, 1943
Air Force Cross (AFC)

Sources

  • - The London Gazette of 22nd October 1940, Issue 34976
    - The London Gazette of 7th October 1941, Issue 35301
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 30th March 1943, Issue 35963, dated 2nd April 1943
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 15th June 1945, Issue 37135, dated 19th June 1945
    - Ciel de Gloire

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