Date of birth:

1919

Date of death:

November 15th, 1942

Nationality:

British

Naval Sub-Lieutenant David Alexander Hutchinson was placed with the RAF in June 1940. After training with No. 5 Operational Training Unit, he served with No. 74 Squadron. Later he was transferred to No. 804 Squadron in the Fleet Air Arm and finally with No. 802 Squadron. He was killed when HMS Avenger, on which he was transported from North Africa to England, was torpedoed by a German U-boat.

Career:
?: Royal Navy;
June 25th, 1940: No. 5 Operational Training Unit, Aston Down, RAF;
July 6th, 1940: No. 74 Squadron, Hornchurch, RAF;
August 30th, 1940: No. 804 Squadron, Haston, FAA;
December 9th, 1940: No. 802 Squadron, Donibristle/H.M.S. Audacity, FAA.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

June 22nd, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sub-Lieutenant (Sub-lieutenant)

Unit:

No. 802 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy

Awarded on:

March 10th, 1942

Received for bravery and skill in action against Enemy aircraft and in the protection of a Convoy against heavy and sustained Enemy attacks.

LG 35481/1106.
Stationed aboard HMS Audacity.

• Photo 1: Tom MacNeill
• - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 6th March 1942, Issue 35481, dated 10th March 1942
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