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Cock, Colin Edwin Abbott

Date of death:
September 25th, 1944
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Bergen op Zoom
Plot: 29. Row: b. Grave: 3.
Nationality:
Australian

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (No. 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force)
Awarded on:
October 27th, 1944
Citation:
"Flying Officer Cock has participated in a large number of sorties including many attacks on enemy convoys. He is a skilful and courageous pilot who has successfully accomplished his operational sorties regardless of heavy enemy opposition and adverse weather."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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