Fielding-Johnson, Hugh Henry

Buried on:: Hanover Commonwealth War Cemetery
Plot: 8. Row: K. Grave: 2.
Service number:: 338373 (NCO)/130659 (Officer)
Nationality:: British

Biography

Hugh Fielding Johnson - who was the son of William Fielding Johnson - was hot down in his Mosquito HR150, 10 weeks before the end of hostilities in Europe.

Promotions:
? Leading Aircraftman
25 September, 1942: Pilot Officer on Probation (emergency commission)
25 March, 1943: Flying Officer on Probation (war sub)
25 September, 1944: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 21 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: December 5th, 1944

Citation:
"This officer has completed very many sorties, including attacks on such targets as enemy airfields, railway sidings, locomotives and road transport. He has displayed commendable skill and courage and has invariably pressed home his attacks with great determination. On one occasion he took part in an attack on a German military barracks. During the operation his aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft fire. One engine was put out of action but he flew his aircraft safely to base."

Particulars of meritorious service for which recommended:-

This officer has completed 50 operational sorties in his first tour of operations, in addition to 15 patrols flying Mustang aircraft before he joined this Squadron.

These sorties include five high level daylight operations, seven flower operations against enemy aerodromes at night, two low level daylight sorties and thirty seven night sorties against rail and road transport in France in support of our armies since D day.

The low level sorties include a comparatively deep penetration to Bonneil Matours on July 14th. when a German Barracks was attacked at dusk. On 4th July whilst on a night patrol to La Rochelle one engine was hit by flak. Despite the fact that he was at 1,000 feet only 250 miles from base F/O. Fielding Johnson succeeded in bringing his aircraft back and landing safely at his own aerodrome, showing great skill and perseverance.

Since D day he has damaged eight trains and has attacked numerous transport and three convoys on the roads.

On the night of the 28th August he discovered many trucks in the marshalling yards at Charleville and successfully attacked them. Upon returning to base he then took off again to attack the same target, showing the great enthusiasm and determination which has marked his whole operational tour.

This pilot's skill and enthusiasm could not be excelled and I have no hesitation in recommending him for the D.F.C.

Remarks by Airfield Commander.

A very fine pilot and a gallant Officer, F/Lt Fielding-Johnson has filled his 65 operations with action damaging to the enemy. He is undettered by opposition, and I very strongly recommend him for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Remarks by Air Officer H.Q. No.2 Group.

I strongly endorse this recommendation. I cannot speak too highly of this officer's courage and devotion to duty. He possesses great determination and fearless courage. He has achieved very great success in his operations and I recommend him very strongly indeed for the award of the D.F.C.