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Ahalt, Roy Mathias

Date of birth:
February 6th, 1918 (New York/New York, United States)
Date of death:
March 15th, 2009 (San Diego/California, United States)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pilot Officer
Unit:
No. 150 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
March 27th, 1942
Citation:
"As captain of aircraft this officer carried out two operational missions on successive nights in March, 1942. In face of heavy anti-aircraft fire he deliberately descended to a low altitude in order to identify the exact target which on both occasions was successfully bombed. Throughout a long record of operational flying this officer has displayed high courage, determination and efficiency."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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