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Loney, Wesley Glen

Service number:
Aus.400279
Nationality:
Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
No. 59 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
April 14th, 1944
Citation:
"Flying Officer W.G.Loney as pilot and captain of aircraft has taken part most effectively in convoy escorts and anti-submarine sweeps. On one occasion he made a most effective attack on an enemy submarine and after being joined in the operation by two other aircraft, the vessel was sunk. Flying Officer Loney has proved himslf first class captain of aircraft wha has invarably driven home his attacks with great determination."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With "FRANCE & GERMANY" clasp.
Atlantic Star

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