Parkin, Leslie Hugh William

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Parkin, Leslie Hugh William

Date of death:: February 22nd, 1942
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Graves Protestant Churchyard Driesum
Service number:: 37982
Nationality:: British

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Squadron Leader
Unit:: No. 77 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: March 13th, 1942

"This officer has carried out sorties, including attacks on Wilhelmshaven, Hamburg, Berlin, Ostend and Brest. He is a courageous and determined pilot and captain who invariably presses home his attacks to the utmost. His keenness and cool judgment have produced excellent results."

Posthumously awarded

Flying Badge

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

Photo 1: Klaas Graansma
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35486/supplement/1163/data.pdf
- Flight Magazine

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