Crankshaw, Kenneth Atherton

Date of birth:: December 12th, 1921 (Greymouth/Westland, New Zealand)
Date of death:: April 1st, 2009 (Moss Vale/New South Wales, Australia)
Nationality:: New Zealander

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: December 29th, 1942

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Pilot Officer
Unit:: No. 156 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: October 22nd, 1943

"As air gunner, Pilot Officer Crankshaw has participated in a very large number of sorties and has displayed outstanding determination and devotion to duty. One night in August, 1943, during a sortie against Berlin, his aircraft was attacked by a Junkers 88. Coolly and skilfully, Pilot Officer Crankshaw engaged the attacker and his accurate shooting caused the enemy aircraft to dive away, apparently on fire. This officer has displayed courage and confidence, setting an excellent example."