Derry, John Douglas

Date of birth:: December 5th, 1921 (Cairo, Egypt)
Date of death:: September 6th, 1952 (Farnborough, United Kingdom)
Service number:: 128376
Nationality:: British

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:: No. 182 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: June 29th, 1945

"This officer has participated in a large number of sorties as air gunner and later pilot. He has at all times displayed great determination and skill and his courage has been of the highest order. In April 1945, he led his squadron in an attack against enemy gun positions. Despite intense opposition the attack was pressed home with great accuracy. The success of this operation was due in no small measure to Squadron Leader Derry’s gallant and skillful leadership. This officer has set a fine example to all."