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Re: British DFC
As far as I know, if there is no citation given in the London Gazette, then there was no official citation prepared, or available. However, for WW2, the recommendation for awards can usually be found in Air 2 at the NA/PRO. Unfortunately, NA/PRO does not have an index to Air 2. Air 2 is rather voluminous, and each piece in Air 2 can contain 50 or more recommendations. The only index to Air 2 is held by the RAF, with their officers records. At this point I do not remember the name, or address of this office. In the past I was able to phone them up and request the Air 2 references for one or two individuals, and they were able to look them up while I waited. So if someone can point you at that office you can get the reference; then you will have to access the records at NA/PRO, which you will be able to copy. Or if you are in the US you can request NA/PRO to copy the recommendation for a fee.
Enjoy!
Frank.
Historian, American Fighter Aces Association.
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