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Old 17th January 2011, 05:37
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Re: British DFC

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Do you know any details of why he was awarded a British DFC - was he at one time serving in the RAF before transferring to the USAAF?

What date was given for his award?
Thanks for your response,
I assume that it was awarded in recognition of his decorations and the fact that he was credited with 15 1/2 victories at the time of his loss.
He never served in the RAF.
I do not have the date when it was awarded. The approval date was 1-18-45.
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