Plt Off Cook DFM

[Chris Goss]

Can anyone help me with the initials or service number of this pilot who was posted from 101 Sqn to 21 OTU in Aug 41? I believe it was 758032 Sgt Bertie George Cook who became Plt Off 102974

[Martin Gleeson]

Hi Chris,

It does seem to be Bertie George Cook.
The 101 Squadron F.540 for 27-6-1941 notes his commissioning to Pilot Officer, with his enlisted service number as above.
The London Gazette issue of 6-6-1941 records the award of the DFM to this pilot of 101 Squadron.
The 5-9-1941 issue notes his commissioning as a Pilot Officer with seniority from 27-6-1941.
Furthermore, the 101 Sqn. ORB notes him on several occasions as 'P/O Cook DFM'.
That seems to be a clear trail for this man.

Regards,

Martin Gleeson.

[Chris Goss]

Thanks Martin

[M sIMPSON]

101 Sqn O.R.B. reports 758032 Bertie George Cook posted in 15/1/41 from No. 13 O.T.U. Flew his tour on Blenheims and Wellingtons before being posted out to No. 21 O.T.U. 29/8/42.
Regards, Mark.

[Chris Goss]

Thanks Mark