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Dennis, Peter Woodrow

Date of birth:
1923
Service number:
R.140664
Nationality:
Canadian

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 432 (Leaside) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
January 25th, 1944
"Flight Sergeant Dennis has completed numerous sorties and has displayed great skill, determination and devotion to duty. One night in November, 1943, he piloted an aircraft detailed to attack Berlin. Whilst over the target area his aircraft was attacked on 3 occasions by enemy fighters. Nevertheless, he skilfully evaded the enemy aircraft and successfully attacked the target, afterwards flying his badly damaged aircraft to base. His effort was highly commendable."
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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