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Brown, Charles Henry

    Service number:
    1035971 (NCO)/157997 (Officer)
    Nationality:
    British

    Biography

    Air Gunner No. 635 Squadron RAF (Lancaster Bombers Pathfinder Force, No.8 Bomber Group)

    After the war he enlisted in the new established Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve unitil he relinquished his commission as late as 7 July, 1976.

    Enlisted in the RAF at Padgate in 1940.
    Promotions:
    ? Warrant Officer
    22 September, 1943: Pilot Officer on Probation (emergency)
    22 March, 1944: Flying Officer (war sub)
    22 September, 1945: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
    22 March, 1947: Flight Lieutenant

    Released in the last months of 1948

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Flying Officer
    Unit:
    No. 635 Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    May 22nd, 1945
    Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)

    With "FRANCE AND GERMANY" clasp.
    Air Crew Europe Star

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