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Brook, George Wilfred

    Date of birth:
    1922 (Dalby/Yorrkshire, United Kingdom)
    Service number:
    1213186 (NCO)/174026 (Officer)
    Nationality:
    British (1801-present, Kingdom)

    Biography

    Wilf Brook joined the RAF in 1940.
    When he was recommended for the CGM he had flown 29 missions.
    After the war he became a BOAC-pilot and then went into farming in the south of England.

    Promotions:
    ? Warrant Officer
    28 March, 1944: Pilot Officer on Probation (emergency)
    28 September, 1944: Flying Officer (war sub)
    28 March, 1946: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Acting Warrant Officer
    Unit:
    No. 550 Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    March 31st, 1944
    Citation:
    "This officer has completed a successful tour of operations during which he has attacked Berlin on 10 occasions. He has at all times displayed praiseworthy determination in the execution of his tasks, many of which were undertaken in adverse weather. He is a most efficient captain, whose example of courage and devotion to duty has proved inspiring."
    Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)

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