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Grant, John Paterson

Service number:
1566736
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 295 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
November 16th, 1943
For shooting down a Ju88 on September 17th, 1943 during Operation Elaborate, as tail gunner in Halifax DG396 whilst towing Horsa HS102.

Received DFM from King George at Buckingham Palace on October 17th, 1944.
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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