Boadway, John Murray
- Service number:
- J.85410
- Nationality:
- Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Pilot Officer
- Unit:
- No. 420 (Snowy Owl) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
- Awarded on:
- September 19th, 1944
Pilot Officer Boadway during his tour of operations has attacked targets in Germany, France and Italy. Throughout his tour, Pilot Officer Boadway has shown a fine offensive spirit and set a magnificent example not only to his crew but to the entire squadron. In view of Pilot Officer Boadway's fine record of achievement he is strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross."
LG 36706/4331.
Sources
- - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 15th September 1944, Issue 36707, dated 19th September 1944
- Royal Canadian Air Force Association - "Per Ardua Ad Astra"
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