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Oswick, John Roger Gunston

Date of birth:
November 26th, 1921
Date of death:
August 26th, 2016
Service number:
1208897 (NCO)/171507 (Officer)
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

During two tours of operations, John Oswick flew with KM-C "Charley" - Lancaster W4831 in No. 44 Suqadron. During his second otur he also flew with No. 57 Squadron.

Promotions:
23rd January 1944: Pilot officer on probation (emergency);
23rd July 1944: Flying Officer (War subs.);
26th January 1946: Flight Lieutenant (War subs.).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
April 21st, 1944
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Sources

  • - Second Supplement ot The London Gazette of 17th March 1944, Issue 36432, dated 21st March 1944
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 22nd August 1944, Issue 36670, dated 25th August 1944
    - Third Supplement ot The London Gazette of 12th February 1946, Issue 37468, dated 15th February 1946
    - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36480/supplement/1838

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