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| Name: |
Benham, Douglas Ian "Benny" |
| Date of birth: | December 30th, 1917 (Wimbledon/London, Great Britain)
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BIOGRAPHY:
Service number 104443.
Douglas Benham was commissioned in August 1941. From 28th August 1944 until 24th March 1945 he was Squadron Leader with No. 41 Squadron. In December 1957 he retired as Wing Commander.
Career:
28th August 1944 - 24th March 1945: Commanding Officer No. 41 Squadron.
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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. 41 Squadron
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Awarded on:
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May 8th, 1945
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Action:
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Citation:
"In air fighting, this officer has destroyed 10 enemy aircraft. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, he has participated in many sorties, involving harassing attacks on various targets during which much loss has been inflicted on the enemy. Squadron Leader Benham has invariably displayed a high degree of skill and courage and has set an example worthy of the greatest praise."
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Details:
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Second DFC received as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
Pulished in The London Gazette dated 8th May 1945.
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