Hello there,
Without wishing to hijack someone's thread,I have a copy of Tavender's DFM Register and would be willing to carry on posting information.
Regarding the last few requests,I can offer;
Wilkinson,Bertram Lennon. 935709 Flight Sergeant,No.103 Squadron.
L.G.24/10/1941.Sorties 30,Flying hours 175.10 W.Op/Air Gnr Air2/8904.
Flight Sergeant Wilkinson joined the squadron in August 1940.He has now completed 15 operational sorties as 2nd W/T/Operator and a further 15 sorties as 1st W/T Operator.During these latter sorties, he has not once had to report a wireless failure and has on numerous occasions worked his wireless under extreme conditions of cold and static. His coolness when under fire and his quiet and and determined manner,both prior and during operational sorties,has an extremely beneficial effect on the remainder of the crews of the squadron.I consider his operational record one most deserving the award for which he is recommended. 17th August 1941.
Barber,Martin Charles John. 1384607 Flight Sergeant,No.463 (R.A.A.F) Sqn.
L.G.15/8/44.Sorties 26, Flying hours 182.15.Air Bomber. Air2/9632.
Flight Sergeant Barber has operated seven times on Berlin and on many other heavily defended German and other special targets.His coolness and determination to drop his bombs accurately,even in the face of intense opposition,have been responsible for the success of many hazardous and tiring sorties.He is a most capable Air Bomber and a fearless member of his crew.He has always maintained a high degree of specialist efficiency and his skill and devotion to duty has resulted in a fine record for accurate bombing. 16th May 1944.
Elliott,Frank William. 1181829 Sergeant,No.207 Sqn.
L.G.20/4/43.Sorties 39,Flying hours 210.55. W.Op/Air Gnr. Air2/8944.
This N.C.O.has completed 210.55 hours operational flying during which time he has carried out 39 sorties,of these 12 have been as front gunner and the remainder as Wireless Operator.During the period in which he has flown as Wireless Operator,Sergeant Elliott has never had a W/T failure,even though it has been necessary for him to carry out repairs to his W/T equipment during the course of operational flights.Whilst acting in the capacity of front gunner,he has always shown an aggressive spirit and keenness to get to grips with the enemy and on one occasion during the course of a low-level attack on Rostock,he used his guns with great effect.Sergeant Elliott has always shown the utmost keenness to undertake any job assigned to him and has displayed great coolness,determination and courage in the face of the enemy. 23rd February 1943.
Nothing for Cpls Thorne and Green.
Regards,Mark Simpson.
