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Elsdon, Thomas Arthur Francis

Date of birth:
January 22nd, 1917 (Broughty Ferry/Dundee, Great Britain)
Date of death:
September 9th, 2003
Service number:
33308
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Awarded on:
February 20th, 1940
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Awarded on:
October 8th, 1940
Citation:
"Since 31st August, 1940, this officer has destroyed six enemy aircraft, bringing his total to eight. On 4th September, 1940, when leading his squadron, his method of attack was successful in destroying nine enemy aircraft and probably three more. A few days later, he brought down the leading aircraft of a bomber formation. His record is outstanding and he has led his section and flight with distinction, showing complete disregard of danger and personal injury."

LG 34964/5900.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Wing Commander
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1945
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Wing Commander
Awarded on:
January 14th, 1945
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

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