Lockhart, William Guy
- Date of birth:
- June 10th, 1916
- Date of death:
- April 28th, 1944
- Buried on:
- Commonwealth War Cemetery Durnbach
Plot: 8. Row: K. Grave: 10-13. - Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
Biography
Servicenumber 112728, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Promotions:
26th November 1941: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency , entry date 1st December 1941);
5th July 1942: Flying Officer (war subs.);
16th September 1942: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
13th April 1943: Squadron Leader (war subs.).
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Flight Lieutenant
- Unit:
- No. 161 (Special Duties) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- June 5th, 1942
"This officer recently completed 3 operations involving much preparation and difficult organisation. Flight Lieutenant Lockhart worked hard to achieve success and surmounted many difficulties with great skill and initiative."
Published in The London Gazette dated June 5th, 1942.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Squadron Leader
- Unit:
- No. 161 (Special Duties) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- October 9th, 1942
Citation:
"Squadron Leader Lockhart has participated in many operational sorties and the successes gained can be attributed largely to his careful organisation and planning. He has, at all times, displayed courage, skill and fortitude which have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force."
Published in The London Gazette, dated October 9th, 1942.
"Squadron Leader Lockhart has participated in many operational sorties and the successes gained can be attributed largely to his careful organisation and planning. He has, at all times, displayed courage, skill and fortitude which have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force."
Published in The London Gazette, dated October 9th, 1942.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Wing Commander
- Unit:
- No. 692 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- June 6th, 1944
Citation:
"In February, 1944, this officer was posted to form and command No. 692 Sqn. Since then he has shown outstanding ability, and his leadership has been largely responsible for the fine record set up by the squadron. Wing t'dr. Lockhart has also continued to operate
against the enemy with unremitting keenness and zeal, and has taken part in many operational sorties with success."
Published in The London Gazette dated June 6th, 1944.
Second DFC received as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
"In February, 1944, this officer was posted to form and command No. 692 Sqn. Since then he has shown outstanding ability, and his leadership has been largely responsible for the fine record set up by the squadron. Wing t'dr. Lockhart has also continued to operate
against the enemy with unremitting keenness and zeal, and has taken part in many operational sorties with success."
Published in The London Gazette dated June 6th, 1944.
Second DFC received as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
Sources
- - The London Gazette of 6th January 1942, Issue 35408
- Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 2nd June 1942, Issue 35583, dated 5th June 1942
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 15th September 1942, Issue 35709, dated 18th September 1942
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 6th October 1942, Issue 35736, dated 9th October 1942
- Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 3rd November 1942, Issue 35773, dated 6th November 1942
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 1st June 1943, Issue 36041, dated 4th June 1943
- Seventh Supplement to The London Gazette of 2nd June 1944, Issue 36550, dated 6th June 1944
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