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Ogilvie, Patrick Bruce Bine

Date of birth:
January 14th, 1910
Date of death:
December 11th, 1944
Mentioned on:
Air Forces Memorial Runnymede
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Awarded on:
April 11th, 1941
"In March, 1941, this officer undertook an important daylight reconnaissance sortie and obtained the most valuable results. In the execution of his important task Squadron Leader Ogilvie displayed exceptional navigational skill throughout the flight of over 1,100 miles. As commanding officer of the unit, Squadron Leader Ogilvie has set a splendid example both in the air and on the ground and his courage and determined leadership have been outstanding. He has completed numerous daylight reconnaissances, often under difficult conditions obtaining excellent results on many occasions."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Wing Commander
Unit:
No. 15 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
January 9th, 1942
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
"One day in December, 1941, a strong force of Bomber aircraft carried out a determined attack on the German warships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst at Brest. The operation was carried out in the face of extremely heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire and determined attacks by enemy fighters. Nevertheless the air crews engaged pressed home their attacks to the utmost and-succeeded in scoring hits on their objectives. Several enemy aircraft were shot down. The success of the operation, which demanded the highest degree of skill and courage, reflects the greatest credit on the efforts of the following officers and airmen who participated in various capacities as leaders and members of aircraft crew."

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