Leith-MacGregor, Robert

Date of birth:: August 23rd, 1917
Date of death:: November 14th, 2008
Nationality:: British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 298 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: July 28th, 1942

"In June, 1942, .whilst on reconnaissance duties near Bir Hacheiin, Flight Lieutenant McGregor encountered 4 Messersch'mitt log's which attacked separately. Displaying skilful airmanship he accepted the challenge of each aircraft in turn and destroyed 1. His own aircraft sustained severe damage. With the remaining 3 enemy fighters still pursuing him, he flew towards El Adem where his aircraft crashed in flames. Flight Lieutenant McGregor was uninjured and immediately proceeded to send in his report from the nearest telephone. This officer has displayed high courage and great devotion to duty in the face of the enemy."

Military Cross (MC)

Period:: Korean War (1950-1953)
Rank:: Temporary Major
Unit:: The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
Awarded on:: July 10th, 1951

"For placing Y Company so well on a hill that, despite an attack by a massive Chinese force, the enemy was unable to dislodge them, and the company withdrew without a single man killed. A performance of the highest order."