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Roy, Patrick Denson

Date of birth:
February 11th, 1921 (Lethbridge/Alberta, Canada)
Date of death:
March 3rd, 1953 (Karachi, Pakistan)
Service number:
J29845
Nationality:
Canadian

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 415 (Swordfish) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
February 20th, 1945
Recommendation (dated 15 November 1944 credited him with 35 sorties, 160.45 operational hours):
"This officer has completed a large number of sorties against some of the enemy's most strongly defended targets. He has displayed skill of a high order and his devotion to duty and courage have been most commendable. His praiseworthy co-operation, initiative and complete disregard of personal safety have contributed in a large measure to the success of many operational flights. Flying Officer Roy has proven himself to be an outstanding member of a gallant crew."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with overseas bar.
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947)

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