Griffiths, Derek Gordon
- Service number:
- 68812
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
Promotions:
June 18th, 1941: Pilot Officer (probation)
June 18th, 1942 : Flying Officer (war sub)
June 18th, 1943: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
December 20th, 1945: Dismissal by sentence of Court-Martial
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- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Squadron Leader
- Unit:
- No. 23 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- March 23rd, 1945
Citation:
"This officer has completed a long tour of operations. Duing these missions he has probably destroyed one enemy aircraft and damaged three others. He has damagd a number of locomotives. Squadron Leader Griffiths has always set an excellent example of enthusiasm, determination and courage."
Sources
- - The London Gazette Issue 35217 published on the 11 July 1941
- Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36113 published on the 27 July 1943
- Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36997 published on the 20 March 1945
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 37431 published on the 11 January 1946
- Bonhams