Date of birth:

June 5th, 1918 (Durban/KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Date of death:

July 14th, 1941 (Boulogne/Pas-de-Calais, France)

Service number:

41680

Nationality:

South African (1910-1961, Union)

Peter Dexter flew with No's 611, 603 and 54 Squadron.
He was wounded on 2nd October, 1940, whilst flying with 603 Squadron. His Spitfire I was shot down by a Bf 109 of JG 53 over Croydon at 10:30hrs.
On 14th July 1941, Dexter collided with a pilot from 54 Squadron over Boulogne on bomber escort to Hazebrouck (Circus 40), but managed to bale out. It was reported later through the Red Cross that he had been picked up dead in his parachute.
Peter Dexter is buried at Samer Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, Grave 5

Promotions:
September 30th, 1939: Pilot Officer (probation);
December 28th, 1939: Pilot Officer;
September 30th, 1940: Flyng Officer.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Awarded on:

July 1940

Citation:
"This pilot skilfully manoeuvred his aircraft for 35 minutes when attacked by nine hostile fighters on 21st May 1940. He brought down one enemy aircraft with his front gun and enabled his gunner to shoot down another. Despite his aircraft being badly damaged, the rudder being half shot away by cannon, Pilot Officer Dexter managed to return to his base and land safely."

• - The London Gazette Issue 34903 published on the 23 July 1940
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