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Pope, Ralph Patrick Phillip

Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 72 (Basutoland) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
July 22nd, 1919
"During the operations at Baku between 25th August and 13th September 1918, they flew continuously over the enemy's positions, bombing and machine-gunning from low altitudes with great effect, in the face of very vigorous fire from the enemy throughout the whole period."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 63 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
July 12th, 1920
Mentioned in Dispatches
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Awarded on:
June 9th, 1938
Air Force Medal (AFM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Group Captain
Awarded on:
October 9th, 1945
Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)

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