Frederick George Berry
Flight Sergeant · 563426 · United Kingdom
- Died
- 1 September 1940
- Fate
- Killed in action
Biography
Not known
Burial / commemoration
- Cemetery
- Pinner Cemetery, United Kingdom
Timeline
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20 August 1940
Gazetted: DFM
Distinguished Flying Medal - 1 September 1940 Died
Awards
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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) — gazetted 20 August 1940
563426 Flight Sergeant Frederick George, BERRY. On I7th June, 1940, whilst leading a sec-. tion on patrol over Saint Nazaire, to cover " the embarkation of the British Expeditionary Force, Sergeant Berry attacked and shot • down an enemy bomber about to make an attack on one of the troopships. Sergeant Berry has on many occasions led his sec- tion, and often his flight, in combat against the enemy with success. He has displayed exceptional qualities as a leader.
Source: CWGC casualty record: BERRY, FREDERICK GEORGE → · Commonwealth War Graves Commission