- Died
- 17 December 1942, aged 42
- Fate
- Killed in action
Biography
Not known
Burial / commemoration
- Cemetery
- Malta (capuccini) Naval Cemetery, Malta
Timeline
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17 December 1942
Died
aged 42 -
1 January 1943
Gazetted: DSO
Distinguished Service Order
Awards
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Distinguished Service Order (DSO) — gazetted 1 January 1943
This officer has completed a large number of operational missions, including sorties over Germany and enemy territory and in the Middle East. Throughout, he has displayed outstanding leadership and great determination while his high skill has been of incalculable, assistance to his fellow gunners. During a recent period of intense aerial activity his fine fighting qualities and courageous example have been worthy of the highest praise. Bar to.
Source: CWGC casualty record: VAUGHAN, LEONARD ARTHUR → · Commonwealth War Graves Commission
