Singleton, Joseph "Joe"

Date of birth:: March 12th, 1916 (Leyland/Lancashire, United Kingdom)
Nationality:: British

Biography

Military career:
17 May 1941: Sergeant
17 May 1942: Fying Officer
1 January 1943: Acting Squadron Leader
17 May 1943: Flight Lieutenant (W/S)
1 July 1946: Squadron Leader
1 November 1947: Squadron Leader (W/S)
22 May 1958: Wing Commander

Aerial victories: 7 enemy aircraft destroyed, 3 damaged and a V-1 missile

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Flying Badge

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: No. 54 Operational Training Unit, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: April 1941

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 25 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: September 3rd, 1943

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 25 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: April 28th, 1944

"Since being awarded. the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has completed very many sorties. Within a short period he has destroyed 5 enemy aircraft at night; 3 of which he,shot down in one sortie. On this occasion his aircraft was damaged but he flew it to his country. When nearing an airfield both engines failed and caught fire. Nevertheless, Flight Lieuteriant Singleton effected a successful crash landing. After getting clear Flight Lieutenant Singleton returned to the burning aircraft and switched off all the electrical circuits. Afterwards, unaided, he succeeded in extinguishing the flames by smothering them with earth. This officer, who displayed a high degree of courage, coolness and devotion to duty undoubtedly saved his aircraft from beeoming a total loss."