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Masillamani, Ezra D'Sylva

Date of birth:
November 24th, 1922
Nationality:
British-Indian

Biography

Service number: Ind 1774, Royal Indian Air Force. In service from 15th December 1941.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Officer
Unit:
No.6 Squadron, Royal Indian Air Force
Awarded on:
June 14th, 1945
Citation:
"This officer's squadron has been employed on the Burma front. The results he obtained on reconnaissance missions were excellent and of the utmost value. He set an example of a high standard to the unit at a time when it was suffering heavy casualties."

Published in the London Gazette dated 14th June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/8771.
King's/Queen's Commendation for valuable service in the air

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