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Spencer, George Stanley

Service number:
1367671 (NCO)/185373 (Officer)
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Promotions:
? Flight Sergeant
12 August, 1944: Pilot Officer on Probation (emergency)
12 February, 1945: Flying Officer (war sub)
10 June, 1948: appointment to commission as Flying Officer
10 June, 1953: commission relinquished

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 38 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
December 14th, 1943
Citation:
"In November, 1943, this airman was the rear gunner in an aircraft detailed for an operation against enemy shipping. In the attack, which was executed at a low level, Flight Sergeant Spencer was wounded in the back. Nevertheless, he insisted on remaining at his post until the operation was concluded. He displayed fortitude and devotion to duty of a high order."
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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