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Wood, John Leslie

    Nationality:
    British (1801-present, Kingdom)

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Flight Sergeant
    Unit:
    No. 488 (RNZAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    September 19th, 1944
    Flight Sergeant Wood is a resolute and devoted member of aircraft crew. He has participated in very many sorties as observer and has assisted in the destruction of 4 enemy aircraft at night. His skill is of a high order.
    Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Flying Officer
    Unit:
    No. 488 (RNZAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    December 19th, 1947
    Vliegerkruis (VK)
    Recommendation:
    For having displayed courage, tact, initiative and togetherness over a period of 19 months on many operational sorties as radio operator in an R.A.F. night fighter in close co-operation with the Dutch pilot. He has made an important contribution to the destruction of four hostile aircraft.


    Royal decree no.25

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