Gilbert, Alexander Charles
- Date of birth:
- October 5th, 1921
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
Servicenumber 1336682/186764.
He reitred on October 5th, 1986. His last occupation was that of Commanding officer at RAF Bentley Priory/Stanmore. Following that he took the Retired Officers Training Post at RAF Halton.
Promotions:
?: Flight Sergeant;
26th October 1944: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency);
26th April 1945: Pilot Officer;
26th April 1945: Flying Officer (war subs.);
2nd October 1947: Flying Officer extended service (seniority 26th October 1946);
1st November 1947: Flying Officer (war subs., seniority 26th October 1945);
18th April 1952: Flight Lieutenant (permanent);
1st January 1964: Squadron Leader.
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- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Pilot Officer
- Unit:
- No. 149 (East India) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- May 25th, 1945
Received in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations.
The London Gazette dated 25th May 1945.
Sources
- - Record Log Book
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 15th December 1944, Issue 36844, dated 19th December 1944
- Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 22nd May 1945, Issue 37094, dated 25th May 1945
- Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 5th June 1945, Issue 37114, dated 8th June 1945
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 28th November 1947, Issue 38137, dated 2nd December 1947
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 2nd January 1948, Issue 38169, dated 6th January 1948