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Robinson, Cecil Gordon Scott

    Service number:
    37892
    Nationality:
    British (1801-present, Kingdom)

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Flight Lieutenant
    Awarded on:
    March 17th, 1941
    Mentioned in Dispatches
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Flight Lieutenant
    Unit:
    No. 14 Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    April 8th, 1941
    Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Acting Wing Commander
    Unit:
    No. 138 (Special Duties) Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    August 31st, 1943
    Citation:
    "This officer is a gallant captain, whose keenness has been outstanding. He completed many sorties whilst serving in the Middle East and, since his return to the United Kingdom he has operated against various important targets both in Germany and Italy. This officer has displayed great courage and leadership and his successes have been worthily earned."
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Squadron Leider (Squadron Leader)
    Unit:
    Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    July 3rd, 1945
    Vliegerkruis (VK)

    Royal decree no.27

    Sources

    • - The London Gazette Issue 35131 published on the 8 April 1941
      - Second Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36152 published on the 27 August 1943
      - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 37300 published on the 5 October 1945
      - The Dutch Medal Page

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