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Burrowes, Edwin Fitzherbert George

Date of birth:
November 15th, 1922
Date of death:
December 17th, 1985
Service number:
NZ416194
Nationality:
New Zealander (1907-1947, Dominion UK)

Biography

Promotions:
August 14th, 1942: Sergeant;
February 14th, 1943: Flight Sergeant;
December 14th, 1943: Warrant Officer;
May 18th, 1944: temporary Pilot Officer;
November 18th, 1944: Flying Officer.

Career:
November 8th, 1941 - December 21st, 1941: G.T.S., Levin;
December 22nd, 1941 - February 6th, 1942: No. 2 E.F.T.S., New Plymouth;
March 10th, 1942 - March 17th, 1942: Rongotai;
April 22nd, 1942 - April 24th, 1942: No. 1 M., Toronto, Canada;
April 26th, 1942 - August 28th, 1942: No. 4 S.F.T.S., Saskatoon;
September 12th, 1942 - November 21st, 1942: No. 31 C.R.S., Charlottetown;
December 6th, 1942 - April 4th, 1943: No. 32 O.T.U., Patricia Bay;
April 18th, 1943 - May 16th, 1943: 1 Y. Depot, Halifax, Canda;
May 23rd, 1943 - June 18th, 1943: No. 12 P.D.R.C., Bouremouth/Brighton, England;
June 18th, 1943 - June 31st, 1943: No. 9 E.F.T.S., Ansty;
June 31st, 1943 - July 27th, 1943: No. 12 P.D.R.C., Brighton;
July 28th, 1943 - August 26th, 1943: No. 1 T.T.U., Turnberry;
September 4th, 1943 - September 27th, 1943: No. 3 A.P.C.;
October 1st, 1943 - October 7th, 1944: No. 489 Squadron;
Ocotber 8th, 1944 - October 27th, 1944: No. 1 T.T.U., Turnberry;
October 27th, 1944 - January 31st, 1945: No. 489 Squadron;
February 1st, 1945 - March 10th, 1945: No. 12 P.D.R.G., Brighton;
March 12th, 1945 - April 14th, 1945: At sea towards New Zealand;
July 18th, 1945 - September 3rd, 1945: School of Navigator Reconnaisance;
September 4th, 1945 - October 30th, 1945: No. 41 Squadorn;
October 30th, 1945: Transferred to Reserves.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 489 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force
Awarded on:
February 6th, 1945
Citation:
"Flying Officer Burrowes has taken part in numerous armed reconnaissance and anti-shipping operations. On one occaision, his aircraft was one of a force which located a damaged British vessel and escorted her back to port. He has attacked enemy merchant ships and escort vessels with great determination and keenness, often in the face of intence opposition both from ships and shore batteries. Throughout his whole tour of operations he has set a fine example of courage and endurance."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 30th, 1950
1939-1945 Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 30th, 1950

Received with "FRANCE AND GERMANY" clasp.
Atlantic Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 30th, 1950
Defence Medal 1939-1945
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 30th, 1950
War Medal 1939-1945
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 30th, 1950
War Service Medal 1939-1945

Sources

  • Photo 1: Lyn Parker
  • - Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette of 2nd February 1945, Issue 36926, dated 6th February 1945
    - Record of Service
    - Pilot Log Book
    - DFC Awarding telegram
    - Original Decorations
    - Claim card for Campaign Stars, Defence and War Medals and Naval Prize money
    - Record of Career, Officers and NCO Aircrew

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