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Morris, Allan Wilson

Date of birth:
November 16th, 1919 (Windsor/Ontario, Canada)
Date of death:
October 8th, 1993
Service number:
R54068
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

Home in Merrickville, Ontario (student); enlisted in Ottawa, 22 June 1940. Trained at No.5 AOS (graduated 22 June 1941), No.5 BGS (graduated 5 August 1941) and No.1 ANS (graduated 16 September 1941).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
November 11th, 1942
"This airman has taken part in many operational sorties. It is largely through his skill as navigator that the crew has been able to achieve so many successes. Flight Sergeant Morris participated in the daylight raids on Le Creusot and Milan together, and a very successful night raid on Genoa. He has set a very high standard among the navigators in the squadron and at all times has shown the greatest devotion to duty."

Award effective 11 November 1942 as per London Gazette dated 24 November 1942 and AFRO 1962/42 dated 4 December 1942.
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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