Barrick, Leonard Francis

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Service number:: FX.76495
Nationality:: British

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Telegraphist Airgunner

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Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Sea - CGM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Petty Officer Airman
Unit:: Fleet Air Arm
Awarded on:: November 10th, 1942

Citation:
"who, though gravely wounded, fought his gun, and gave warning to his pilot of the approach of enemy fighters, until he fainted."

Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Chief Petty Officer Airman
Unit:: Fleet Air Arm
Awarded on:: July 31st, 1945

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35780/supplement/4880
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37201/supplement/3922

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