Service number:

566800 / 566835 / 158284 / 53998

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

25 august 1943: Pilot Officer on Prob. (emergency)
25 February 1944: Flying Officer (WS)
25 August 1945: Flying Officer / Flight Lieutenant (WS)
25 February 1948 / 15 December 1948: Flight Lieutenant
1st July 1953: Squadron Leader
22nd July 1966: Retired

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Awarded on:

June 11th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

No. 51 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

February 15th, 1944

"Pilot Officer Joseph Clifford Harris-Ward has carried out 24 Operational Sorties as a Flight Engineer since his posting to 51 Sqn in May 1943. Throughout these sorties, he has carried out his duties in a most efficient manner. Under a calm and quiet manner he has a fine offensive spirit in action which inspires confidence and as a member of an Operational Crew, his keenness and ability is outstanding".

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

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