Charles Henry Appleton
Group Captain · 24139 · United Kingdom
- Died
- 12 August 1944, aged 38
- Fate
- Killed in action
Biography
Not known
Burial / commemoration
- Cemetery
- Banneville-la-campagne War Cemetery, France
Operations on this date. 3 raids in this archive were flown on the night of 12 August 1944: Givors · For · Rüsselsheim. (Cross-reference by date — not in itself confirmation this airman flew it.)
Timeline
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9 July 1940
Gazetted: DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross -
5 August 1941
Gazetted: DSO
Distinguished Service Order -
12 August 1944
Died
aged 38
Awards
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Distinguished Service Order (DSO) — gazetted 5 August 1941
This officer has commanded the squadron since February, 1941, and by his sound organisation, drive, energy, and high skill in flying has enabled it to attain a splendid record in night fighting. Whilst under his inspiringleadership, the squadron has destroyed at least 45 enemy aircraft at night and damaged many others.. He has personally -destroyed two and damaged two enemy aircraft. Wing Commander John Ralph Alexander PEEL, D.F.C.
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 9 July 1940
Source: CWGC casualty record: APPLETON, CHARLES HENRY → · Commonwealth War Graves Commission