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McDowall, Andrew

Service number:
802602 (NCO)/89299 (Officer)
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Promotions:
12 December, 1940: Pilot Officer on Probation
2 May, 1941: Flying Officer (war sub)
12 December, 1941: confirmed in appointment
? Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
5 October, 1943: Squadron Leader (war sub)
26 June, 1958: Commission relinquished

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
October 8th, 1940
Citation:
"This airman has led his section on many occasions and has destroyed at least six enemy aircraft, one of which he destroyed in a brilliant head-on attack at night. His capable leadership has contributed largely to the many successes of his section."

LG 34964/5901.
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
December 17th, 1940
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
"Sergeant McDowall has shown outstanding ability as a fighter pilot. He .has destroyed at least fourteen enemy aircraft, and his leadership and courage have been of the highest order. "

Second DFM awarded as a Bar.
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Wing Commander
Awarded on:
January 14th, 1944
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Wing Commander
Awarded on:
June 8th, 1944
Mentioned in Dispatches

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