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| PERSONALIA |
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Gregory, William James "Bill" "Sticks" |
| Date of birth: | Unknown
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BIOGRAPHY:
Servicenumber 115577, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Promotions:
22nd January 1942: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency):
1st October 1942: Flying Officer on probation (War subs.);
22nd January 1944: Flight Lieutenant (War subs.)
9th May 1946: Flight Lieutenant (seniority 1 januari 1943).
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Pilot Officer
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Awarded on:
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August 4th, 1942
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Action:
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Citation:
"This officer has taken part in the destruction of six enemy aircraft at night. He has shown great skill and devotion to duty."
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Acting Flight Lieutenant
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Unit:
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No. 141 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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Awarded on:
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July 16th, 1943
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Action:
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Citation:
"As observer, this officer has completed much operational flying and, by his outstanding ability, has proved himself to be a most valuable member of aircraft crew. By his personal example, intuition and zeal, Flight Lieutenant Gregory has contributed materially to the high standard of efficiency of the observers of his squadron. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross he has taken part in many sorties and has contributed to the destruction of at least 4 enemy aircraft."
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Details:
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Second DFC received as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
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| Information source(s): |
- The London Gazette of 17th March 1942, Issue 35491
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 31st July 1942, Issue 35654, dated 4th August 1942
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 20th November 1942, Issue 35791, dated 27th November 1942
- Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 13th July 1943, Issue 36094, dated 16th July 1943
- Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 24th January 1944, Issue 36351, dated 28th January 1944
- Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette of 13th July 1945, Issue 37182, dated 17th July 1945
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 2nd January 1948, Issue 38169, dated 6th January 1948
- Telegraph
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