Ferriss, Henry Michael
- Date of birth:
- August 1st, 1917 (London, Great Britain)
- Date of death:
- August 16th, 1940
- Buried on:
- Commonwealth War Grave St Mary R.C. Churchyard
- Service number:
- 40099
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
Promotions:
September 5th, 1937: Acting Pilot Officer on probation;
July 12th, 1938: Pilot Officer on probation;
August 9th, 1938: Pilot Officer;
January 12th, 1940: Flying Officer.
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- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flying Officer
- Awarded on:
- June 21st, 1940
Citation:
"During two consecutive days in May, Flying Officer Ferriss shot down a total of four Messerschmitt 110's although heavily outnumbered. Later, he shot down a further three Messerschmitt 109's. In these combats he has displayed outstanding ability."
LG 34878/3784.
Sources
- Photo 1: Tom MacNeill
- - The London Gazette of 21st September 1937, Issue 34437
- The London Gazette of 19th July 1938, Issue 34533
- The London Gazette of 9th August 1938, Issue 34540
- The London Gazette of 19th January 1940, Issue 34776
- The London Gazette of 21st June 1940, Issue 34878
- Commonwealth Wargraves Commission