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McCullough, John

Date of death:
February 3rd, 1943
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Graves Old General Cemetery Wierden
Row: A. Grave: 8.
Nationality:
New Zealander

Biography

John was the son of Armstrong and Ellen Jane McCullough, of Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
John was killed in action on Wednesday February 3 1943 age 30 due to a crash near Enter.
His medal was the Distinguished Flying Cross.
He served with the 75 (R.A.F.) Sqdn Royal New Zealand Airforce.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pilot Officer
Unit:
No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
April 24th, 1945
"In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air
operations."

Posthumously awarded
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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