British DFC

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Originally Posted by Frank Olynyk

Ben,
I just checked my copy of the Carters' two volumes on the British DFC, and my comments are incorrect with regard to awards to Americans. The section on foreign awards in Volume 2 is titled Honorary Awards. Almost without exception, Honorary Awards were never published in the London Gazatte. With regard to awards to someone from occupied Europe, the reason is obviously to avoid repercussions to family members. I do not know why they would not publish awards to Americans however.

According to the book the details for awards for 1945 can be found in Air30/186, or Air2/9006, Air2/9022 and Air2/9115.

Foreigners received a DFC for services to the Crown, but not necessarily while employed by the Crown. For example, Tex Hill received one for operations in Burma in 1942 with the AVG; Bob Galer received one for operations in the British Solomon Islands in 1942; Levi Chase recived one for operations in Burma in 1944/45, and a Bar for operations in Korea in 1952.

And a question for you: by any chance do you have copies of Don Beerbower's combat reports?

Enjoy!

Frank.

Frank, Thanks for the information. I am not familiar with the Air/2 and Air30 but I will see what I can find. You may not be aware that Paul Sailer has spent years researching Don Beerbower's life and I am sure that he has his combat reports. His book will be published this fall.
Ben