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| PERSONALIA |
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Curry, George William |
| Date of birth: | Unknown
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British |
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BIOGRAPHY:
Service number: 86389, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves.
Promotions:
5th October 1940: Pilot Officer on probation;
5th October 1941: Pilot Officer;
5th October 1941: Flying Officer (war subs.);
5th October 1942: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
3rd September 1944: Squadron Leader (war subs.);
1st September 1945: Flight Lieutenant (permanent).
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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. 57 Squadron
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Awarded on:
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May 14th, 1943
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Details:
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Published in The London Gazette dated 14th May 1943.
Second DFC received as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
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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. 627 Squadron
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Awarded on:
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October 17th, 1944
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Action:
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Citation:
"Since assuming command of his squadron, Wing Commander Curry has taken part in a number of operations against a variety of enemy targets. His great determination and capable leadership have resulted in many successful operations. On several occasions his aircraft has been damaged by anti-aircraft fire. The exceptional energy and initiative which this officer has displayed, together with his outstanding keenness and cheerfull personality, have had a most marked effect upon the morale and efficiency of his squadron. He has set a worthy exemple."
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Details:
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Published in The London Gazette dated 17th October 1944.
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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. 627 Squadron
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Awarded on:
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February 27th, 1945
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Action:
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Citation:
"Wing Commander Curry has completed a second tour of operational duty during which he has completed many notable sorties. On one occaision he took part in an attack which resulted in the breaching of the Dortmund-Ems Canal. On another occaision, Wing Commander Curry, let the squadron on a target far into enemy territory. Whilst over the target considerable anti-aircraft fire was encountred. Every aircraft was hit. Nevertheless, the operation was completed successfully. Munchen-Gladbach, Stuttgart, Brunswick and Bremerhaven have been among the various targets Wing Commander Curry has attacked. This gallant and resourceful squadron commander has set a splendid example to all."
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Details:
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Published in The London Gazette dated 27th February 1945.
Second DSO received as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DSO.
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| Information source(s): |
- The London Gazette of Tuesday 5th November 1940, Issue 34986
- The London Gazette of Tuesday 23 September 1941, Issue 35283
- The London Gazette of Tuesday 18th November 1941, Issue 335350
- Third Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday 2nd February 1943, Issue 35891, dated 5th February 1943
- Third Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday 11th May 1943, Issue 36015, dated 14th May 1943
- Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday 13th October 1944, Issue 36750, dated 17th October 1944
- Third Supplement of The London Gazette of Tuesday 7th November 1944, Issue 36787, dated 10th November 1944
- Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of Friday 23rd February 1945, Issue 36959, dated 27th February 1945
- Second Supplement of The London Gazette of 29th March 1946, Issue 37518, dated 2nd April 1946
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