Butler, Edward Robert
- Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
Biography
Service number 107923.
? : Pilot Officer
September 13th, 1942: confirmed in appointment and Flying Officer (war sub)
April 1st, 1943: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Pilot Officer
- Unit:
- No. 97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- November 6th, 1942
"P/O Butler has displayed great skill as a navigator in attacks against some of the most heavily defended areas in Germany. On one occasion, during a low-level daylight attack on Augsburg despite heavy damage to his aircraft from anti-aircraft fire, this officer, displaying great determination, persisted and successfully achieved his mission."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flying Officer
- Unit:
- No. 97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- November 20th, 1942
"As navigator Flying Officer Butler has taken part in many successful sorties against the most heavily defended areas in Germany, including the daylight attack on Augsburg. Recently he participated in the daylight attacks on Le Creusot and Milan and a night attack on Genoa. His navigational standard has always been exceptional whilst his keenness and courage have materially assisted in the successes achieved by his squadron."
Second DFC awarded as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flying Officer
- Unit:
- Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
- Awarded on:
- January 1st, 1943
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Squadron Leader
- Unit:
- No. 630 Squadron, Royal Air Force (No. 630 Squadron, Royal Air Force)
- Awarded on:
- September 15th, 1944
"Since joining his squadron in December, 1943, Sqn. Ldr. Butler has taken part in attacks on many strongly- defended targets in Germany, including Berlin, Brunswick and the Ruhr. He is a navigator of high merit, and his technical skill has contributed greatly to the success of operations. This officer has used his knowledge and experience to the full in assisting less experienced navigators. His enthusiasm and unfailing determination make him an invaluable officer to his squadron."
Third DFC awarded as second bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
Sources
- - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35773 published on the 3 November 1942
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35791 published on the 17 November 1942
- Second Suplement to The London Gazette Issue 35841 published on the 29 December 1942
- Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36702 published on the 12 September 1944
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