Nelson, William Henry

Date of birth:: April 2nd, 1917
Date of death:: November 1st, 1940
Mentioned on:: Air Forces Memorial Runnymede
Service number:: 39675
Nationality:: Canadian

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flying Officer
Unit:: No. 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: May 31st, 1940

Citation:
"This officer has carried out many flights over enemy territory during which he has always shown the greatest determination and courage. On the 20th April 1940, after an attack on Stavager, a balloon barrage was encountered west of the target, a report of which was transmitted to the base in sufficient time to enable following aircraft to be warned."