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Beals, William Franklin

Service number:
R.101280
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Warrant Officer
Unit:
No. 422 (Flying Yachtsman) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
December 3rd, 1943
Citation:
"Warrant Officer Beals was a member of the crew of an aircraft which
successfully fought and destroyed a U-boat. In the attack which was executed in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire from the submarine. Warrant Officer Beals displayed courage, skill and resolution beyond praise."

LG 36271/5284.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • - Vancouver Daily Province, Friday December 3, 1943
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 30th November 1943, Issue 36271, dated 3rd December 1943

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