Acting Flight Sergeant Frederick Thomas Baker Wills, D.F.M., R.A.F.V.R., 684 Squadron

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  1. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    Acting Flight Sergeant Frederick Thomas Baker Wills was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.
    During his operational career, this airman has displayed a constant desire to engaged the enemy whenever possible. He has always been a most reliable member of air crew, and despite several very harassing experiences, his keenness and enthusiasm are undaunted. He has made himself proficient in all phases of his duties and set a fine example to all in the squadron.

    Acting Flight Sergeant Wills was born in 1920 at Dublin. His home is at Romford. He was an engineering assistant in civil life. He enlisted in 1940.


    London Gazette:
    8 August 1944
    http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36649/supplements/3716
    DISTINGUISH FLYING MEDAL
    1454360 Frederick Wills, R.A.F.V.R., 684 Sqn.


    See this thread for ref:
    http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/research-material/19413-volunteers-eire-who-have-won-distinctions.html#post195852
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    dbf, May 22, 2009
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  2. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    LG 12.3.1943.

    Sorties 36, Flying hours 188.45.

    Air Gunner.

    Air 2/8937.

    This Air Gunner has carried out 36 night operations in heavy bomber aircraft. He has always been a most reliable member of an aircrew and, despite several very harassing experiences, his keenness and desire to engage the enemy are undaunted. He has made himself proficient in all phases of his duties and is a fine example to others.

    22nd January 1943.


    The Distinguished Flying Medal Register of the Second World War Vol.II - Ian Tavender.
     
    Drew5233, Jan 31, 2010
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  3. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    This NCO's ability as an Air Gunner and his constant desire to strike at the enemy whenever possible are an inspiration to all. For his unfailing devotion to duty, I have no hesitation in recommending him for the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.


    The Distinguished Flying Medal Register of the Second World War Vol.II - Ian Tavender.
     
    Drew5233, Jan 31, 2010
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