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Gunnis, Horatio Herbert Kitchener

Service number:
968182/61508
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Promotions:
?: Sergeant;
March 28th, 1941: Pilot Officer on probation;
March 2nd, 1942: Pilot Officer;
March 2nd, 1942: Flying Officer (war subs);
?: Flying Officer;
March 2nd, 1943: Flight Lieutenant (war subs);
?: Flight Lieutenant;
?: acting Squadron Leader;
June 21st, 1946: Squadron Leader.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 252 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
June 2nd, 1942
Awarded for gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:
No. 248 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
July 27th, 1945
Awarded for gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations.

Second DFC awarded in the form of a bar to be worn on the ribbon of the first DFC.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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