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Roberts, John

Service number:
573971/54049
Nationality:
British

Biography

Promotions:
?: Sergeant;
November 14th, 1943: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency);
May 14th, 1944: Pilot Officer;
May 14th, 1944: Flying Officer (war subs.);
November 15th, 1945: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
February 28th, 1946: Flying Officer (seniority November 14th, 1944);
May 14th, 1947: Flight Lieutenant (subs.);
April 30th, 1953: Flight Lieutenant.

Career:
?: No. 161 Squadron;
September 10th, 1960: Retirement.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 161 (Special Duties) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
January 21st, 1944
Awarded for gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations.
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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