Harnett, Thomas Patrick

Date of birth:: April 30th, 1917 (Moncton/New Brunswick, Canada)
Date of death:: December 19th, 1985
Service number:: 41347/C.799
Nationality:: Canadian

Biography

Promotions:
November 6th, 1938: Pilot Officer;
June 6th, 1940: Flying Officer;
June 6th, 1941: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
July 1st, 1943: temporary Squadron Leader;
?: temporary (or acting) Wing Commander.

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King's/Queen's Commendation for valuable service in the air

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Lieutenant
Awarded on:: April 16th, 1943

This officer has been instructing for two years during which time he has completed 921 hours flying. During his tour of duty at this Unit, he has carried out the duties of flying instructor, a Flight Commander and Examining Officer most efficiently. He has always ably taken over the duties of running his Squadron in the absence of the Squadron Commander. Previous Operational Experience: Hours flown - 330 hours, Dates November 1939 to December 1940. Squadron - No.219 (F) Squadron - Number of Operational trips - 39. Total flying hours - 1,492 CFS “B” Category Instructor.

LG 35981/1744

King's/Queen's Commendation for valuable service in the air

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Wing Commander
Unit:: No. 435 (RCAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: October 19th, 1945

Citation:
"Wing Commander Harnett has been in command of his squadron since December 1944. On operational sorties he has shown great courage and determination and his inspiring leadership has been reflected in the excellent work accomplished by his squadron. This officer has always been the first to fly on the most hazardous and dangerous missions and throughout he has led his squadron with resolution and devotion to duty of the highest order. "

LG 37313/5122