Wright, John Douglas
- Service number:
- 89594
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
He was also awarded the India Independence Medal.
Promotions:
? Leading Aircraftman
9 November, 1940: Pilot Officer on Probation
9 November, 1941: Flying Officer (war sub)
9 November, 1942: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
1 September, 1945: Flight Lieutenant (permanent)
1 July, 1946: Squadron Leader (war sub)
1 August, 1947: Squadron Leader
13 September, 1958: retirement
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Squadron Leader
- Unit:
- No. 68 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- June 22nd, 1945
"Throughout a long period of operational flying, this officer has set a fine example of keeness. Highly skilled and resolute at all times he has set a splendid example. In air fighting , Squadron Leader Wright has destroyed 2 enemy aircraft."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Pilot Badge
Sources
- - Page 564 | Issue 35057, 28 January 1941 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 6781 | Issue 35358, 25 November 1941 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 5272 | Supplement 35809, 1 December 1942 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 3272 | Supplement 37142, 19 June 1945 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 2674 | Supplement 37590, 31 May 1946 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 4345 | Supplement 37705, 27 August 1946 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 3663 | Supplement 38035, 1 August 1947 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 5830 | Supplement 41504, 19 September 1958 | London Gazette | The Gazette
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