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Hay, Robert Claude

Date of birth:
November 4th, 1913
Date of death:
February 13th, 1944
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Graves Cagliari
Plot: I. Row: B. Grave: 5.
Service number:
407074
Nationality:
Australian

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
October 20th, 1942
Citation:
"One night in August, 1942, these officers, as captain and navigator of aircraft respectively, were detailed to execute a special bombing sortie. In spite of difficulties, they accomplished their task successfully and brought back excellent photographs.
Squadron Leader Everit and Flying Officer Hay have completed many sorties and they have always displayed great skill and determination to make every mission a success. Their outstanding operational efficiency and devotion to duty have set a fine example."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Wing Commander
Unit:
No. 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
May 28th, 1943
Awarded for:
Operation Chastise
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
"On the night of 16th May, 1943, a force of Lancaster bombers was detailed to attack the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe dams in Germany. The operation was one of great difficulty and hazard, demanding a high degree of skill and courage and close co-operation between the crews of the aircraft engaged. Nevertheless, a telling blow was struck at the enemy by the successful breaching of the Mohne and Eder dams. This outstanding success reflects the greatest credit on the efforts of the following personnel who participated in the operation in various capacities as members of aircraft crew."

Second DFC awarded in the form of a bar to be worn on the ribbon of the first DFC.

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