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| Name: |
Walker, Peter Russell |
| Date of birth: | Unknown
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BIOGRAPHY:
Service number: 37435, Royal Air Force.
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Flight Lieutenant
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Awarded on:
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June 7th, 1940
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Action:
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Citation:
"In March 1940, this officer was leading a section of three aircraft which attacked nine Messeschmitt 110's near Bozanville. Two of the enemy aircraft were destroyed. In May 1940, Flight Lieutenant Walker led a section of five aircraft in an attack on fifteen Messerschmitt 110's, which were escorting bombers. In this engagement eight enemy aircraft were shot down. Flight Lieutenant Walker has led his flight in many combats, and has personally shot down six enemy aircraft."
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Details:
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Published in the London Gazette dated 7th June 1940.
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