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Davies, Patrick Bernard George

Service number:
85937
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Squadron Leader
Awarded on:
June 11th, 1942
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:
No. 19 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
September 22nd, 1942
Awarded for:
Operation Jubilee
"This officer has participated in sorties over enemy occupied territory as well as in several attacks on shipping. On one occasion, in March, 1942, he led a formation as escort to a force of bombers detailed to attack the aerodrome at Abbeville. Some 30 enemy fighters attempted to intercept the bombers but their efforts were frustrated. Squadron Leader Davies, displaying extremely skilful leadership, contributed materially to the success achieved. In the combined operations at Dieppe on 19th August, 1942, his fine qualities were well to the fore. Squadron Leader Davies has destroyed at least 2 enemy aircraft."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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