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Phillis, Jack Albert

Date of birth:
1921 (Toronto/Ontario, Canada)
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
No.2 ITS, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
October 23rd, 1942
Pilot's Flying Badge
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 419 (Moose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
September 26th, 1944
"One night in July 1944, this airman piloted an aircraft detailed to attack Villeneuve-St.Georges. When crossing the enemy coast the bomber was involved in a fight with an enemy aircraft. One engine was put out of action, a fuel tank was pierced and the fuselage was damaged. Despite this, Flight Sergeant Phillis went on to the target which he attacked after evading two more fighters which tried to close in. His determination and devotion to duty were typical of that which he has shown throughout his tour."

Medal sent by registered mail 10 December 1945.
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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