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Collard, Peter

Date of birth:
1916 (London, Great Britain)
Date of death:
July 14th, 1940 (over The Channel)
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Graves Oye-Plage
Row: 1. Grave: 10.
Service number:
90402
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Peter Collard was born in 1916 as son to Charles John Collard and Gladys Mary Collard. He was married to Annette Christina Collard.

Prootions:
?: Pilot Officer;
August 4th, 1939: Flying Officer.

Career:
1937: No. 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
August 23rd, 1940
Citation:
"During operations in France, and in particular during a period in May, 1940, this officer took part in almost every patrol undertaken by the squadron and destroyed two enemy aircraft. Since his return to England, Flying Officer Collard has continued his excellent work- and has destroyed a further four enemy aircraft."

LG 34929/5154.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1941
Mentioned in Dispatches

LC 35029/36.

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