Williams, Timothy John Wilder

Date of birth:: 1915
Date of death:: January 1st, 1979
Nationality:: New Zealander (1907-1947, Dominion UK)

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Pilot Officer
Unit:: No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: November 21st, 1941

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Pilot Officer
Unit:: No. 109 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: January 23rd, 1942

"In November, 1941, this officer was the captain of an aircraft carrying out an important operational mission. During the flight, his aircraft was attacked by some 8 enemy fighters and sustained severe damage. The front turret was put out of action, the wireless transmitter was hit and other damage was inflicted. Despite this, by his skill and initiative, Pilot Officer Williams succeeded in damaging one of the enemy aircraft and completed his allotted task. This officer has shown exceptional coolness in the face of danger."

Second DSC received as bar

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35430/page/395/data.pdf
- Timothy John Wilder Williams (1915-1979) - Find A Grave Memorial
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35353/supplement/6705/data.pdf