Hancock, Allan John

Date of death:: June 22nd, 1944
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Graves Bayeux D613
Plot: II. Row: G. Grave: 7.
Service number:: 120710
Nationality:: British

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Pilot Officer
Unit:: No. 213 (Ceylon) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: July 28th, 1942

"This officer has shot down five enemy aircraft and damaged a further two during recent operations in the Western Desert. In a combat in June, 1942, Pilot Officer Hancock sustained a bullet wound in the arm. Despite the intense pain and the loss of much blood he flew his aircraft to the nearest landing ground and, although in a semiconscious condition, made a perfect landing."

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 129 (Mysore) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: October 13th, 1944

"Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has completed many operational sorties, during which he has destroyed two enemy aircraft, damaged others, bringing his total to seven destroyed. Flight Lieutenant Hancock is an inspiring leader."

Second DFC received as bar