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Hunter, Frederick Raymond

Date of birth:
July 1916
Service number:
541774 (NCO)/51736 (Officer)
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Promotions:
? Flight Sergeant
23 March, 1943: Pilot Officer on Probation (emergency)
23 September, 1943: Flying Officer on Probation (war sub)
23 March, 1945: FLight Lieutenant (war sub)

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 166 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
June 11th, 1943
Citation:
"This airman is an exceptional wireless operator/air gunner who has encountered many difficult and harassing situations during operations. Despite this his ability and efficiency have always been an inspiration to his crew. He has participated in bombing attacks on Essen, Emden, Bremen and in several mining missions."
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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