Humpherson, John Bernard William
- Date of birth:
- 1916 (Enfield/London, Great Britain)
- Date of death:
- June 22nd, 1941
- Service number:
- 39317
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
Promotions:
December 21st, 1936: Acting Pilot Officer on probation;
October 12th, 1937: Pilot Officer;
May 12th, 1939: Flying Officer;
September 3rd, 1940: Flight Lieutenant.
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- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flying Officer
- Awarded on:
- August 20th, 1940
Citation:
"This officer has led his section, and on occasions his flight, with great skill. During operations in France he destroyed two enemy aircraft and possibly another three. Since returning to England he has destroyed a further four enemy aircraft. He has displayed courage and initiative and has proved an excellent leader."
Sources
- Photo 1: Tom MacNeill
- - The London Gazette of 8th January 1937, Issue 34358
- The London Gazette of 26th October 1937, Issue 34447
- The London Gazette of 28th July 1939, Issue 34649
- The London Gazette of 30th August 1940, Issue 34935
- The London Gazette of 8th October 1940, Issue 34964