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James, Ross

Date of death:
September 3rd, 1941
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Berlin
Plot: 4. Row: J. Grave: 18-19.
Service number:
42062
Nationality:
British

Biography

At the time when Flying Officer Ross was presented the DFC he had flow on on thirty three operations.
He was lost in a raid on Berlin on 3rd September 1941 aged 28 years whilst serving with 35 Squadron. He is buried in a joint grave in the Berlin 1939/45 War Cemetary.

Promotions:
?: Acting Pilot Officer (probation)
November 18th, 1939: Pilot Officer (probation:
March 27th, 1940: Pilot Officer
November 18th, 1940: Flying Officer

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 102 (Ceylon) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
August 22nd, 1941
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • - The London Gazette Issue 34776 published on the 19 January 1940
    - The London Gazette Issue 34826 published on the 9 April 1940
    - The London Gazette Issue 35019 published on the 20 December 1940
    - The London Gazette Issue 35254 published on the 22 August 1941
    - Tennants

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