Wood, Guy Huitson

Date of birth:: 1912
Date of death:: 1974
Service number:: 1575276
Nationality:: British

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Sergeant
Unit:: No. 626 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: February 15th, 1944

Recommendation (dated 11.12.1943):
"Flight Sergeant Wood is an Air Bomber who has completed thirty successful sorties, including seven visits to Berlin. On June 25th 1943 during an attack on Gelsenkirchen, the aircraft was severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire over the target area and the port outer engine set on fire. In spite of this a second bombing run was made although the aircraft was still engaged by searchlights and anti-aircraft fire. By his skill, determination, and high degree of courage during this and many other sorties this N.C.O. had contributed in a large measure to the successful conclusion of many attacks against heavily defended enemy targets. I strongly recommend the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal to this N.C.O.’

Remarks by Station Commander:
‘The skill of this air bomber in guiding his captain accurately over the centre of any target and his courage in any adversity has been a source of inspiration to his crew. I strongly recommend that the presence of mind and gallantry displayed by Flight Sergeant Wood deserve recognition by the award of the D.F.M."