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Burgham, Allen Russell |
| Date of birth: | October 30th, 1920
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New Zealander |
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BIOGRAPHY:
Royal New Zealand Navy Volunteer Reserves.
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MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES
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Rank:
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Temporary Lieutenant (Acting)
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Unit:
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No. 835 Squadron, H.M.S. Nairana
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Awarded on:
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1944
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Action:
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Awarded:
"For good service, courage and skill in the air defence of a convoy on the 26th May 1944. When an enemy aircraft approached the convoy, Lieutenant Burgham intercepted it, and although the enemy dived low over the sea, this officer succeeded in shooting it down in flames . On the previous day Lieutenant Burgham's section had engaged and driven off an enemy aircraft."
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Details:
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On this occaision he shot down a Junkers Ju 290 of Fern Aufklärungsgruppe 5 over the Gulf of Biscay
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (DSC)
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Rank:
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Temporary Lieutenant (Acting)
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Unit:
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No. 835 Squadron, H.M.S. Nairana
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Awarded on:
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March 20th, 1945
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Action:
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Citation:
"For gallant services in the escort of a convoy to North Russia. Lieutenant Burgham took off from H.M.S. 'Nairana' at dusk on 12th December, 1944, to intercept an unknown number of enemy aircraft. He was fully aware of the hazards he was undertaking. Owing to the failing light he was unable to intercept the enemy, and he was eventually landed on in complete darkness. This officer's gallantry and skill are worthy of the highest praise."
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Details:
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The London Gazette dated 20th March 1945.
Citation Letter dated 27th March 1945
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