Howard, Basil

Date of birth:: July 6th, 1915 (Sydney/New South Wales, Australia)
Date of death:: May 29th, 1945
Buried on:: Brookwood Military Cemetery
Plot: 4. Row: K. Grave: 22.
Nationality:: Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Wing Commander
Unit:: No. 456 (RAAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: February 9th, 1945

"This officer has completed a very large number of sorties, setting a fine example of devotion to duty throughout. He has destroyed three enemy aircraft at night, successes which are a good tribute to his undoubted skill and resolution. In addition to his work in the air, Wing Commander Howard has rendered yeomani service in training other members of his formation."