Personal information | |
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Age | 29 |
Nationality | British |
Date / place of birth | Unknown |
Genealogy | Son of Leonard and E. Mary Harrison, Rustington, Sussex, U.K. Husband of C. Aline Harrison. |
Military information | |
Army Number | 37012 |
Rank | W/C |
Function | Pilot |
Platoon / Troop / Flight | Unknown |
Company / Squadron | 190 Squadron |
Unit / Group | Unknown |
Division / Transport / Command | Unknown |
Regiment | Royal Air Force |
Decoration | Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Flying CrossThis silver cross is awarded to officers and Warrant Officers for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. A straight silver bar with an eagle in the centre is awarded for a further act or acts. The year of the award is engraved on the reverse. The award was established on the birthday of King George V, June 3, 1918. Until 1919, the stripes were horizontal. Established for officers and warrant officers of the RAF in respect of acts of valour while flying in active operations against the enemy. Close |
Death information | |
Died when | 21-9-1944 |
Died where | Zetten |
Spot | 500 mtr. from river Rhine |
Map reference | Unknown |
Burial location | |
Grave number | 4-D-12 |
Graves overview | Graves overview Close |
Miscellaneous information | |
Personal notes | |
Stirling LJ-982 flying a resupply flight was hit by Flak and went down at about 15.45 hrs.near the farm of the De Hartog family, besides the Distinguished Flying Cross he was also awarded the Silver Star. | |
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Personal information | |
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Age | 29 |
Nationality | British |
Date / place of birth | Unknown |
Genealogy | Son of Leonard and E. Mary Harrison, Rustington, Sussex, U.K. Husband of C. Aline Harrison. |
Military information | |
Army Number | 37012 |
Rank | W/C |
Function | Pilot |
Platoon / Troop / Flight | Unknown |
Company / Squadron | 190 Squadron |
Unit / Group | Unknown |
Division / Transport / Command | Unknown |
Regiment | Royal Air Force |
Decoration | Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Flying CrossThis silver cross is awarded to officers and Warrant Officers for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. A straight silver bar with an eagle in the centre is awarded for a further act or acts. The year of the award is engraved on the reverse. The award was established on the birthday of King George V, June 3, 1918. Until 1919, the stripes were horizontal. Established for officers and warrant officers of the RAF in respect of acts of valour while flying in active operations against the enemy. Close |
Death information | |
Died when | 21-9-1944 |
Died where | Zetten |
Spot | 500 mtr. from river Rhine |
Map reference | Unknown |
Burial location | |
Grave number | 4-D-12 |
Graves overview | Graves overview Close |
Miscellaneous information | |
Personal notes | |
Stirling LJ-982 flying a resupply flight was hit by Flak and went down at about 15.45 hrs.near the farm of the De Hartog family, besides the Distinguished Flying Cross he was also awarded the Silver Star. | |
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