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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO)
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Rank:
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Acting Squadron Leader
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Awarded on:
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October 1st, 1940
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Citation:
"This officer has displayed gallantry and leadership of the highest order. During three recent engagements he has led his squadron with such skill and ability that thirty-three enemy aircraft have been destroyed. In the course of these engagements Squadron Leader Bader has added to his previous successes by destroying six enemy aircraft."
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London Gazette dated 1 October 1940.
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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. 242 Squadron / Royal Air Force
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Awarded on:
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January 7th, 1941
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Citation:
"Squadron Leader Bader has continued to lead his squadron and wing with the utmost gallantry on all occasions. He has now destroyed a total of ten hostile aircraft and damaged several more."
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Details:
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London Gazette dated 7 January 1941.
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO)
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Rank:
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Acting Wing Commander
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Awarded on:
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July 15th, 1941
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Action:
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Citation:
"This officer has lead his wing on a series of consistently successful sorties over enemy territory during the past three months. His high qualities of leadership and courage have been an inspiration to all. Wing Commander Bader has destroyed 15 hostile aircraft."
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Details:
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London Gazette dated 15 July 1941.
Awarded as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DSO.
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Acting Wing Commander
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Awarded on:
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September 9th, 1941
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Action:
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Citation:
"This fearless pilot has recently added a further four enemy aircraft to his previous successes; in addition he has probably destroyed another four and damaged five hostile aircraft. By his fine leadership and high courage Wing Commander Bader has inspired the wing on every occasion."
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Details:
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London Gazette dated 9 September 1941.
Awarded as a bar for on the ribbon of his first DFC.
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