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Watson, John Henry

Service number:
J7802
Nationality:
Canadian (1867-1931, Federal dominion)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 419 (Moose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
June 1st, 1943
"Forced to bale out over Belgium, 16 June 1942, he did not leave the aircraft until he had destroyed secret equipment. Linked up with Belgian Underground and made it back to UK."
Mentioned in Dispatches

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