Wing Commander V.J Wheeler MC, Bar DFC, Bar

[David P. Williams]

Further to my last posting and just for your information, Wheeler's participation in the Russian civil war would explain the Order of St, Stanislaus bestowed upon him.

Amrit, is there any mention of this in the LG?

All the best, David.

[Chris Goss]

I have it in my hands and can send you a scan if you give me your address

[David P. Williams]

Hello Chris,

Thank you very much. PM sent with email address.

All the best,

David

[David P. Williams]

Hi Chris,

Just received your email and scan. Excellent, thank you for taking the trouble to help.

Do you have any further information concerning Wheeler's career, either during the inter war years or with the RAF. Are there any books you can suggest i get concerning Wheeler or 207 squadron?

Thanks once again, you've put a face to a man ive been interested in for a few years now!

All the best, David.

[Chris Goss]

David: My interest in him was with 157 Sqn. Out of interest, by accident I visited his grave earlier this year and have a photo of it if you want.
The only way of getting his full service history is via NOK asking for his record of service. Didn't someone write the history of 207 Sqn?

Chris

[David P. Williams]

Chris,

Many thanks for the offer of the photograph but I already have one. It was during a visit to Durnbach about 5 years ago that I originally found his grave whilst on a search for someone else. I've been back about 4 or 5 times since and i've always been fascinated by this 46 year old, highly decorated airman.

I have about 1,000 photographs from the cemetery. If there is ever one that you need just drop me a line.

I will do some digging re the 207 Squadron history. Many thanks indeed for all of your help, you are an invaluable and respected asset to the forum.

David.

[Chris Goss]

No problem and thanks for your kind words