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Withers, Claude Desmond

Date of birth:
March 9th, 1922 (Bristol, Great Britain)
Date of death:
October 15th, 2006
Service number:
190520
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Claude Withers did his basic training in Canada and served mainly with 90 squadron based at North Luffenham in Lincolnshire and flew well over 30 missions.
In peace time he worked in the Printing Industry both in Bristol and London.

Promotions:
? Flight Sergeant
15 December, 1944: Pilot Officer (probation/emergency)
15 June, 1945: Flying Officer (war sub)

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 90 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
November 16th, 1945
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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