Foxall, William Graham

Date of birth:: 1914 (Mansfield/Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom)
Service number:: 67697
Nationality:: British

Biography

Enlisted August 1940; commissioned June 1941.
Flying Officer (war sub) 1 June 1942
1 June 1943 Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
15 July 1945 Squadron Leader (war sub)

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:: No. 109 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: March 23rd, 1945

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Squadron Leader
Unit:: No. 109 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: October 26th, 1945

Citation:
"Wing Commander Foxall has completed two tours of operational duty, and since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross he has taken part in many attacks against the most heavily defended targets in Germany. The splendid results this officer obtained caused him to be selected to open major tactical attacks in support of our armies. As a flight commander he has set an inspiring example by his fearless courage and devotion to duty and, under his fine leadership, his flight has maintained a high standard of operational efficiency."

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35203/page/3687
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35650/supplement/3358
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36113/supplement/3443
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36997/supplement/1597
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37215/supplement/4078
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37324/supplement/5234
- Royal Air Force Commands