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Veira, Basil Vernon Lancelot

Date of death:
April 29th, 1943
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Malbork
Row: A. Grave: 1-3.
Service number:
J/10677
Nationality:
Canadian

Biography

Rank: Flying Officer

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 12 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
April 27th, 1943
“This officer has participated in numerous operational sorties which have included missions to Hamburg, Berlin, the Ruhr, Stettin and Spezia. His navigation has always been of a very high standard and he has a fine record of achievement. His determination and confidence while on operations has always been an inspiration to the squadron while his gallantry and devotion to duty has done much to create a high morale among his fellow navigators.”
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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