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Davis, Peter Brian Newsom

Date of death:
September 19th, 1944
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Arnhem Oosterbeek
Plot: 4. Row: C. Grave: 17.
Service number:
70499
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Wing Commander
Unit:
No. 299 Squadron RAF
Awarded on:
September 26th, 1944
Citation:
"This officer has completed very many dangerous and difficult sorties and has displayed skill and devotion to duty of a high order. He is a forceful and .gallant leader whose example has contributed in a large way to the operational efficiency of the squadron he commands."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

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