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Whitham, James

Service number:
Can. /J.15281
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 401 (City of Westmount) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
September 18th, 1942
Awarded for:
Operation Jubilee
"This officer has completed a large number of sorties over enemy occupied territory. He is an excellent flight commander whose fine fighting qualities have been well illustrated when leading his section in attacks on the enemy's targets. Besides his good work in the air, Flight Lieutenant Whitham is a tireless worker on the ground and has proved a source of inspiration to all."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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