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Schwab, Lloyd Gilbert "Algy"

Date of birth:
January 22nd, 1915 (Niagara Falls/Ontario, Canada)
Date of death:
February 11th, 1960
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

September 1943: Wing Commander

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 112 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
July 11th, 1941
"This officer has led his squadron in combat with considerable skill and has personally destroyed eleven (?) enemy aircraft. He has displayed great courage and determination."

The information about eleven destroyed enemy aircraft at that time proved to be wrong.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Unit:
No. 112 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
December 29th, 1942

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