John White
Flight Sergeant · 741363 · United Kingdom
- Died
- 14 June 1941, aged 25
- Fate
- Killed in action
Biography
Not known
Burial / commemoration
- Cemetery
- Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery, Egypt
Timeline
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24 December 1940
Gazetted: DFM
Distinguished Flying Medal -
14 June 1941
Died
aged 25
Awards
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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) — gazetted 24 December 1940
741363 Sergeant John WHITE—Royal Air Force Volunteer. Reserve, No. 72 Squadron. Within a period off eight days in September, 1940, this airman destroyed two enemy aircraft and assisted in the destruction of three more.- His courage and efficiency over a long period, have set a splendid example to his fellow pilots. He has personally destroyed four enemy aircraft •and possibly four more.
Source: CWGC casualty record: WHITE, JOHN → · Commonwealth War Graves Commission