Date of death:

August 14th, 1944 (France)

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Service number 156951.

Arthur Napier was killed in action on 14 August 1944 during the Allied invasion of Normandy whilst flying a Hawker Typhoon. He was hit by Flak and crashed near Falaise.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 164 (Argentina-British) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 20th, 1944

"This officer has set a splendid example of skill and courage. He has participated in a large number of sorties, including attacks on shipping during which two naval vessels, six minesweepers and a similar number of merchant vessels have been attacked with damaging effect, he has also taken part in many sorties in which the enemy has been greatly harried".

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

• - Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36756 published on the 17 October 1944
  - Morton and Eden