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Burn, Lawrence Alexander

Date of birth:
October 15th, 1917 (Australia)
Date of death:
February 12th, 2003
Service number:
418520
Nationality:
Australian

Biography

He was a Lancaster pilot with 467 Squadron based at RAF Waddington in World War Two.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 467 (RAAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 16th, 1945
Citation:
"Flying Officer BURN has completed numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty."

Invested by King George VI on 20 July, 1945.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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