Simkin, John

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Service number:: 991212
Nationality:: British

Biography

44 (Rhodesia) Squadron equipped with Lancasters, a section of 12 attacked Augsburg and only 5 returned, Sqn Ldr Nettleton awarded the VC. John was a solicitor partner with a firm on President Avenue, Ndola.

December 5th, 1943: Pilot Officer (prob. emergency)

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Sergeant
Unit:: No. 619 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: January 21st, 1944

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flying Officer
Unit:: No. 692 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: May 25th, 1945

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36341/supplement/429/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37094/supplement/2667/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36354/supplement/582/data.pdf
- Peter Jones

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