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Ferriss, Henry Michael

Date of birth:
August 1st, 1917 (London, Great Britain)
Date of death:
August 16th, 1940
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Grave St Mary R.C. Churchyard
Service number:
40099
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Promotions:
September 5th, 1937: Acting Pilot Officer on probation;
July 12th, 1938: Pilot Officer on probation;
August 9th, 1938: Pilot Officer;
January 12th, 1940: Flying Officer.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Awarded on:
June 21st, 1940
Citation:
"During two consecutive days in May, Flying Officer Ferriss shot down a total of four Messerschmitt 110's although heavily outnumbered. Later, he shot down a further three Messerschmitt 109's. In these combats he has displayed outstanding ability."

LG 34878/3784.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Tom MacNeill
  • - The London Gazette of 21st September 1937, Issue 34437
    - The London Gazette of 19th July 1938, Issue 34533
    - The London Gazette of 9th August 1938, Issue 34540
    - The London Gazette of 19th January 1940, Issue 34776
    - The London Gazette of 21st June 1940, Issue 34878
    - Commonwealth Wargraves Commission

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