MAJOR MULLOCK MC DFC RA

[Bill Burgess]

W/C S. Baker flew Lancaster ND709 635 squadron on 7 February 1945 on war operations to Cleve, acting as Master Bomber. One of his crew (listed in his meticulously kept log book) was a Major Mullock of the Royal Artillery. Who was he & how did he have the MC & DFC. My guess is that they are WWI awards & that he was a Flak expert on 8 Group - but that's a complete guess. Or was he an AOP Auster pilot along for the ride?

[Amrit1]

The LG shows him being on attachment to the RAF, and he received both his MC (July 1942) and DFC (Dec 1944), whilst on attachment - however there are no citations.

Though there is no obituary, ther is this appreciation at the time of his death. From: The Times, Wednesday, Dec 06, 1961

[Bill Burgess]

Many thanks. I have now come across Major Mullock in a photograph of HQ PFF in December 1944. It's not very distinct but there is possibly a single wing brevet above his medal ribbons. Obviously a very unique & brave character. Would be fascinating to know his duties in Bomber Command & the backgrounds to the gallantry awards.