Daniels, Thomas John

Service number:: 623157 (NCO/51890 (Officer)
Nationality:: British

Biography

Promotions:
? Sergeant
? Flight Sergeant
26 March, 1943: Pilot Officer on Probation (emergency)
26 March, 1944: Flying Officer (war sub)?
26 March, 1945: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: No. 144 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: November 21st, 1941

Recommendation:
"For continuous gallantry and devotion to duty during raids ito enemy territory. This NCO has shown great courage in all tasks he had been called upon to undertake. On the night of 27th August (1941) during an operational sortie the W/T transmitter in the aircraft became unserviceable. This NCO repaired the set under very trying conditions, obtaining valuable wireless assistance which enabled the Navigator to bring the aircraft safely back to base. During July (1941) Sgt. Daniels was WO/AG of an aircraft detailed to attack Brest in daylight. Large fighter opposition was encountered and over the target area the aircraft was severely damagaed by Flak. Sgt. Daniels used his guns with great determination, earning the highest possible praise from the formation leader and Captain of his aircraft."