Plt Off Alexander 206 Sqn

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An old thread on RAFCommands
http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/sho...FM-82-Squadron
shows Gazette Issue 34910 published on the 30 July 1940. Page 5 of 58

Air Ministry, 30th July, 1940. ROYAL AIR FORCE.
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following appointment and awards: —
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Awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.
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566165 Sergeant Charles Ronald ALEXANDER

with the award being a DFMedal (not Cross) this suggests he was non commissioned at the time of whatever incident for which he received the award.

Subsequently also received an MBE
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/.../4333/data.pdf
Air Ministry, 16th September, 1947. ROYAL AIR FORCE. GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH.
Appointment to commission.
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As Flight Lieutenants (permanent)*: —
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Charles Ronald ALEXANDER, M.B.E., D.F.M.
{44461). 18th Aug. 1947 (seniority 1st Jan. 1943).

and subsequently an AFC
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/...nt/34/data.pdf
Air Ministry, 1st January, 1958.
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards: —
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Air Force Cross.
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Wing Commander Charles Ronald ALEXANDER,
M.B.E., D.F.M. (44461), Royal Air Force.