Eric Harold Bagnald

Pilot Officer · 85020 · United Kingdom

Fate

Unknown

Biography

Awards

• Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 25 July 1941

  One night in June, 1941, this officer was the navigator of an aircraft which carried out an attack on Bremen. Despite heavy anti-aircraft fire and searchlight activity in the target area, Pilot Officer Bagnald, although the cockpit in which he was operating was penetrated by shell splinters, executed his duties as bomb aimer for some 25 minutes in the most difficult circumstances. On the return journey, Pilot Officer Bagnald was wounded in the left arm and although in great pain,, he continued his navigational duties under severe difficulties and ensured the safe return of his aircraft. Throughout the operation this officer showed great courage and devotion to duty. Pilot Officer John Patric.

Source: London Gazette notice — Issue 35228, Page 4275 →