Clisby, Leslie Redford

Date of death:: May 14th, 1940 (France)
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Cemetery Choloy
Nationality:: Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

Biography

Servicenumber 40043.

Leslie Redford Clisby lies buried at the British cemetery in Choloy-Ménillot in France, Plot 2, Row G, Grave 8.

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flying Officer
Unit:: No. 1 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: June 14th, 1940

Citation:
"One day in April, 1940, this officer was the pilot of one of three Hurricanes which attacked nine Messerschmitt 109's, one of which he shot down. The following day he destroyed another Messerschmitt 109. In May, 1940, this officer was engaged in six combats against the enemy in which he shot down eight enemy aircraft. Flying Officer Clisby has displayed great courage on all occasions."

Published in The London Gazette of June 14th, 1940.

Sources

- The London Gazette of 14th June 1940, Issue 34873
- Australian war Memorial
- Commonwealth Wargraves Commission