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Campbell, James Alexander

Service number:
39492
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Awarded on:
May 31st, 1940
"This officer succeeded to the temporary command of a flight just before the German invasion of Holland and Belgium and during the two following days led it with great courage and determination. He set a fine example by destroying four enemy aircraft. On one occasion, when leading a flight of seven aircraft in protection of Blenheim bombers, he showed great personal gallantry in leading his squadron to an attack against 40 enemy aircraft."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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