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Taylor, John Stuart

Overlijdensdatum:
12 juli 1943
Begraven op:
Oorlogsbegraafplaats van het Gemenebest Syracuse
Vak: II. Rij: H. Graf: 8.
Dienstnummer:
60090
Nationaliteit:
Britse (1801-heden, Koninkrijk)

Biografie

Rang: Squadron leader

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Periode:
Tweede Wereldoorlog (1939-1945)
Rang:
Flight Lieutenant (Kapitein-vlieger)
Eenheid:
No. 145 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Toegekend op:
26 februari 1943
Flight Lieutenant Taylor is a skilful and tenacious fighter. One day in January, 1943, he led his section in an attack on 10 Macchi 2oos, regardless of the fact that these were supported by another formation of enemy fighters. During the engagement 2 enemy aircraft were destroyed, one of them by Flight Lieutenant Taylor. This officer,
who has set a most inspiring example, has destroyed 3 and shared in the destruction of 2 more enemy aircraft.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Periode:
Tweede Wereldoorlog (1939-1945)
Rang:
Acting Squadron Leader (Waarnemend Majoor-vlieger)
Eenheid:
No. 601 (County of London) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Toegekend op:
1 juni 1943
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
This officer's high qualities of leadership and efficiency have contributed materially to the high standard of operational efficiency of the squadron he commands. He has at all times displayed the greatest keenness to engage the enemy and has destroyed n enemy aircraft.

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