John Patrick McGarry
Sergeant · 1344057 · United Kingdom
- Died
- 3 July 1943, aged 22
- Fate
- Killed in action
Biography
Not known
Burial / commemoration
- Cemetery
- Malta Memorial, Malta
Operations on this date. 2 raids in this archive were flown on the night of 3 July 1943: Cologne · Cologne. (Cross-reference by date — not in itself confirmation this airman flew it.)
Timeline
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1 June 1943
Gazetted: DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross -
3 July 1943
Died
aged 22
Awards
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 1 June 1943
1344057 Sergeant John Patrick MCGARRY, No. 70 Squadron. One night in April, 1943, this airman was the navigator of an aircraft detailed to attack an enemy landing ground. During the operation the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire. The pilot was severely wounded, while Sergeant. Mc Garry: was wounded in the leg. Despite his injury, this airman helped to remove the' wounded pilot from the cockpit and afterwards rendered efficient first aid. Meanwhile, another member of the crew took over the control and Sergeant Mc Garry, displaying great fortitude, continued his navigational duties. In addition, throughout the return flight, he tended his in- jured pilot. When base was reached the pilot to
Source: CWGC casualty record: McGARRY, JOHN PATRICK → · Commonwealth War Graves Commission