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Name: |
WESTELL, Robert Allan |
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Canadian |
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Royal Canadian Air Force |
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Flight Lieutenant |
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Service No.: |
J/16965 |
WESTELL, F/L Robert Allan (J16965) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.428 Squadron - Award effective 13 June 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1660/44 dated 4 August 1944. Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 7 October 1941), No.6 BGS (graduated 14 March 1942), No.9 AOS (graduated 31 January 1942) and No.2 ANS (graduated 13 April 1942). Invested with award by King George VI, 11 August 1944.
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This officer has completed a notable tour of operations and throughout has displayed navigational ability of a high order. He is a zealous and resolute member of aircraft crew and his example has been worthy of much praise. |
SOURCE: Air Force Association of Canada website.
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