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Mitchell, George Eric

Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

Servicenumber CAN/R 74313.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
July 25th, 1941
Citation:
"One night in June 1941, this airman was the rear gunner of an aircraft which was detailed to attack Hamburg. On the return journey, an attack was made by a Messerschmitt 110. Despite an intense concentration of canon and machinegun fire from the attacker, Sergeant Mitchell witheld his fire until the enemy came within close range. He then fired a burst of 600 rounds at the aircraft which broke away with its port engine aglow. It was subsequently that this aircraft was destroyed. Sergeant Mitchell displayed great courage and determination and set an excellent example."

Published in the London Gazette of 25th July 1941.
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Sources

  • - Ashton M., The Canadian Medal Rolls – Distinguished Flying Medal (1939-1945), The Charlton Press, Toronto, 1984, ISBN 0-88968-050-7
    - London Gazette dated 25th July1941, page 4275

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