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| PERSONALIA |
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| Name: |
McMullen, Desmond Annesley Peter |
| Date of birth: | Unknown
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BIOGRAPHY:
Service Number 40002.
Promotions:
24th August 1937: Acting Pilot Officer (since 9th August 1937);
2nd August 1938: Pilot Officer (since 9th July 1938);
16th November 1945: Flight Lieutenant (temporarily Squadron Leader since 31st May 1943)
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Flying Officer
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Unit:
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No. 222 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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Awarded on:
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October 1st, 1940
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Action:
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Citation:
"Since the commencement of hostilities this officer has been continuously engaged on operational flights, including the Dunkirk
operations, the protection of shipping and intensive air fighting over this country. He has destroyed seven enemy aircraft and shared in the destruction of others. He has displayed high qualities of leadership and
determination."
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Details:
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The London Gazette dates 1st October 1940.
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Flying Officer
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Unit:
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No. 151 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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Awarded on:
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March 7th, 1941
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Details:
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The London Gazette dated 7th March 1941.
Second decoration received as bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
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| Information source(s): |
- The London Gazette, Issue 34429 dated 24th August 1937
- The London Gazette, Issue 34537 dated 2nd August 1938
- The London Gazette, Issue 34958, dated Tuesday 1st October 1940
- The London Gazette, Issue 35097, dated 7th March 1941
- The London Gazette, Issue 37356, dated 16th November 1945
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