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Charnock, Harry Walpole

Date of birth:
1905 (Harrow, United Kingdom)
Date of death:
May 24th, 1974
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 19 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
April 7th, 1942
"This airman has displayed great skill and courage in air combat and has destroyed at least 4 enemy aircraft. He has, on occasions, led his flight, and his high standard of morale has set an inspiring example."
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Warrant Officer
Unit:
No. 72 (Basutoland) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 26th, 1943
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Awarded on:
June 27th, 1947
Ridder in de Orde van Leopold II
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Awarded on:
June 27th, 1947

With palm
Croix de Guerre 1940

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