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| PERSONALIA |
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Bateson, Robert Norman |
| Date of birth: | June 10th, 1912
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| Date of death: |
March 6th, 1986
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British |
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Acting Squadron Leader
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Unit:
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No. 113 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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Awarded on:
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January 14th, 1941
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Action:
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Citation:
"Squadron Leader Bateson has displayed great devotion to duty when leading his squadron during extensive operations during September and October, 1940. His leadership has in fact played a considerable part in forcing the enemy to abandon several of his military base ports. He has led operational formations on thirty-six occasions and often, after objectives have been attacked, he has had to force his way through superior numbers of enemy fighters. Squadron Leader Bateson has also carried out a long series of hazardous reconnaissance’s and has obtained vital information. Throughout the period of active operations he has displayed rare courage and devotion to duty.”
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO)
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Rank:
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Acting Wing Commander
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Unit:
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No.613 Squadron RAF
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Awarded on:
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April 28th, 1944
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Action:
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Citation:
"This officer has displayed the highest standard of skill and leadership throughout the many and varied sorties in which he has participated. In April, 1944, Wing Commander Bateson flew the leading aircraft of a formation detailed to attack a target in Holland. The operation, which demanded a high degree of courage and determination, was completed, with success and reflects the greatest credit on the efforts of this officer, whose leadership was outstanding. His achievements have been worthy of great praise.”
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VLIEGERKRUIS (VK)
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Rank:
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Wing Commander
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Unit:
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No.613 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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Awarded on:
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May 9th, 1944
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Details:
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Royal decree no.12
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO)
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Rank:
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Acting Group Captain
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Unit:
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Reserve of Air Force Officers
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Awarded on:
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June 22nd, 1945
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Action:
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Citation:
"Since being awarded the Distinguished Service Order this officer has completed very many sorties 'and the successes obtained are a splendid tribute to his exceptional skill great courage and unfailing devotion to duty. In March, 1945, Group Captain Bateson led a large formation of aircraft in an attack on the headquarters of the German Gestapo in Copenhagen. The operation called for the highest standard of skill as the target was small and well defended. Nevertheless, the attack was pressed home with a determination and accuracy which ensured success. In April,1945, this officer led his squadrons in an attack against a similar target at Odense. In spite of opposition from the ground defences the attack was vigorously and accurately pressed home. By his brilliant leadership. Group Captain Bateson played an important part in the success of these notable sorties.”
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Details:
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Second DSO awarded as a bar to be worn on the ribbon of the first DSO.
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