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Bartley, Joseph

Date of death:
January 19th, 1943
Buried on:
Malta War Memorial
Service number:
548743
Nationality:
Irish (1919-present, Republic)

Biography

Joseph Bartley served in the RAF world war 2 he was shot down over Tunisia in 1943.
He is commemmorated on the Malta Memorial 27. Panel 7, Column 1.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leading Aircraftman
Awarded on:
July 11th, 1940
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 18 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 16th, 1943
Citation:
"As wireless operator/air gunner. Flight Sergeant Bartley has taken 'part in numerous sorties.
Throughout, he has displayed great skill and has contributed materially to the successes obtained. His exemplary conduct in the face of the enemy has set a praiseworthy example. By his untiring efforts Flight Sergeant Bartl'ey has rendered excellent service in training fellow wireless operators."
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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