Thread: ID of F/L H. Hopkinson 229 Sqn. 1943
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Old 2nd August 2016, 06:30
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Re: ID of F/L H. Hopkinson 229 Sqn. 1943
I have an entry for a P/O Hopkinson (first name/initial unknown) in my database for a shared damaged Bf 109 on July 10, 1942 while with 260 Sqn. The entry for him in Companions of The Distinguished Service Order 1920-2006 Air Awards (Doug V P Hearns), says 754511 T/F/S RFVR; 118043 P/O (P) 7 Jan 1942; War Subs. F/O, 1 Oct 1942; War Subs. F/LT 7 Jan 1944; A/S/Ldr; CO, No 253 Sqn. It does not note service with any other squadrons than 253. Given the dates of his promotions I would guess that P/O Hopkinson, F/Lt H Hopkinson, and S/L Harry Hopkinson are the same person. But that is only a guess.

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