TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Mitchell, Richard Angelo

Date of birth:
1910
Date of death:
March 17th, 1945
Buried on:
Hanover Commonwealth War Cemetery
Plot: 2. Row: A. Grave: 13.
Nationality:
British

Biography

Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:
No. 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
December 4th, 1942
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Wing Commander
Unit:
No. 606 (Chiltern) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
July 7th, 1944
"This officer has completed a very large number of sorties and has destroyed three and assisted in the destruction of a fourth enemy aircraft at night; he has also executed several damaging attacks on locomotives. He is a keen and courageous fighter whose personal example and- efficiency have been reflected in the fighting qualities of his flight which has won much success."

Second DFC received as bar
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

Photo