Hubert Mortimer Styles

Wing Commander · 33146 · United Kingdom

Died

1 November 1942, aged 28

Fate

Killed in action

Biography

Burial / commemoration

Cemetery

Malta Memorial, Malta

Timeline

• 18 November 1941 Gazetted: DSO
  Distinguished Service Order
• 1 November 1942 Died
  aged 28

Awards

• Distinguished Service Order (DSO) — gazetted 18 November 1941

  This officer has displayed rare powers of leadership and organising ability. As commander of the squadron he has played, a large part in raising it to its present high standard of operational efficiency. The squadron has been responsible for destroying or severely damaging many thousands of tons of enemy shipping. Wing Commander Styles has himself contributed materially to the splendid achievements, carrying out his attacks from low altitudes and in the face of intense anti-aircraft opposition. This officer has set a magnificent example of courageous leadership and determination. Bar to the.

Source: CWGC casualty record: STYLES, HUBERT MORTIMER → · Commonwealth War Graves Commission