Boxer, Alan Hunter Cachemaille

Date of birth:: December 1st, 1916 (Hastings, New Zealand)
Date of death:: April 26th, 1998 (Hampshire, England)
Service number:: 41545
Nationality:: New Zealander

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Squadron Leader
Awarded on:: March 26th, 1943

Within the last 2 months, Squadron Leader Boxer has successfully completed several long-range sorties. On one of them, when some hundreds of miles from base, one engine of his aircraft failed. Despite this, he succeeded in flying the bomber home. Some time later, he completed the return flight from a distant target in similar circumstances. He is a most reliable and determined pilot.

Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Wing Commander
Awarded on:: January 21st, 1944

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Wing Commander
Awarded on:: March 23rd, 1945

Wing Commander Boxer has commanded his squadron with great ability for a long period. He has been very keen to fly on all types of operations, irrespective of the hazards involved. By his skill and determination, he has set a fine example to all in his squadron. He has completed several special flights to Poland and others which have involved being airborne for long periods