Clowes, Arthur Victor

Date of birth:: (New Sawley, United Kingdom)
Date of death:: December 7th, 1949
Service number:: 563046 (NCO)/44780 (Officer)
Nationality:: British

Biography

Promotions:
?. Sergeant
25 September, 1940: Pilot Officer on Probation
3 February, 1941: Flying Officer On Probation (war sub)
25 September, 1941: Flying Officer (war sub)
10 December, 1941: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
27 December, 1944: Transfer to the General Duties Branch
1 January, 1947: Appointment to Commission as Squadron Leader (extended service) and transfer to the Secretarial Branch

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Mentioned in Dispatches

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: No. 1 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: July 11th, 1940

Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: No. 1 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: August 20th, 1940

Citation:
"Sergeant Clowes has displayed courage and determination in many combats against the enemy. He has destroyed at least six enemy aircraft. On 14th June, 1940, he led his section in combat against five Messerschmitt 109's and destroyed one. He then observed, above him, three further enemy aircraft and, before they could attack his flight, he engaged them. He succeeded in damaging one and in causing the other two to disperse in . the clouds. He has displayed great skill and power of leadership."

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 1 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: May 13th, 1941

Citation:
"This officer has displayed great skill in his engagements against the enemy and has destroyed at least n of their aircraft. His coolness and judgment on all occasions have been an inspiration to his fellow pilots."