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Alexander, John Playfair

Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

Service number C.1272.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Unit:
No.11 (Movements) Group
Awarded on:
June 2nd, 1943
Citation:
"Squadron Leader Alexander has successfully completed twenty North Atlantic crossings as a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force Conducting Service. While employed on this tedious and dangerous task this officer has displayed exceptional leadership and tact in the handling of personnel and commendable organizing ability in the execution of his duties. His diligence, perseverance and exceptional devotion to duty have been an excellent example to his fellow conducting officers and disciplinarians."
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

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