Elsdon, Thomas Arthur Francis
- Date of birth:
- January 22nd, 1917 (Broughty Ferry/Dundee, Great Britain)
- Date of death:
- September 9th, 2003
- Service number:
- 33308
- Nationality:
- British
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Mentioned in Dispatches
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flying Officer
- Awarded on:
- February 20th, 1940
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flying Officer
- Awarded on:
- October 8th, 1940
"Since 31st August, 1940, this officer has destroyed six enemy aircraft, bringing his total to eight. On 4th September, 1940, when leading his squadron, his method of attack was successful in destroying nine enemy aircraft and probably three more. A few days later, he brought down the leading aircraft of a bomber formation. His record is outstanding and he has led his section and flight with distinction, showing complete disregard of danger and personal injury."
LG 34964/5900.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Wing Commander
- Awarded on:
- January 1st, 1945
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Wing Commander
- Awarded on:
- January 14th, 1945
Sources
- Photo 1: Tom MacNeill
- - The London Gazette
Publication date:20 February 1940 Supplement:34795Page:105
- The London Gazette Publication date:8 October 1940 Issue:34964Page:5900
- The London Gazette Publication date:29 December 1944 Supplement:36866Page:63
- The London Gazette Publication date:8 June 1945 Supplement:37119Page:2947
- Battle of Britain London Memorial
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