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W.McC. Osborne DFM 21 Squadron 1941
Hi guys
I endeavouring to establish full identity of the above, and his subsequent RAF career. Any help appreciated. Cheers Brian |
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Re: W.McC. Osborne DFM 21 Squadron 1941
Brian,
From Tavender's two volume DFM Register: Wyndham McKay Osborne. 1382177, Sergeant, No 21 Sqn (Immediate) L.G. 10/6/1941. Air 2/9541. Enjoy! Frank.
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Re: W.McC. Osborne DFM 21 Squadron 1941
Brian,
Interestingly, Tavender in his 1990 DFM Recipients from 1918 to 1982, refers to Osborne as - 1382177 Sgt Wyndham McCay OSBORNE RAF, likewise Michael Maton in his "Honour The Air Forces" (p.382). So does the London Gazette: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/...5187/page/3321 Col. |
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Re: W.McC. Osborne DFM 21 Squadron 1941
Wow! Thanks guys - that was speedy!
Obviously McCay and not McKay. Much appreciated. Cheers Brian |
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Re: W.McC. Osborne DFM 21 Squadron 1941
PS to the above:
Sgt Osborne and his leader (P/O Dennis) were credited with attacking and damaging an Italian tanker and an Italian destroyer on 7 May 1941, and repeated the success the next day - hence DFM for Osborne and DFC for Dennis. However, I cannot find any details of such attacks/losses/damage of Italian vessels. Can anyone provide substance? Cheers Brian |
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