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Unwin,
George Cecil
"Grumpy"
G.C. Unwin (Photo courtesy of Mr Jonathan Radford) G.C. Unwin
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G.C. Unwin

18.01.1913
Bolton upon Dearne, Barnsley, Yorkshire
-
28.06.2006
F/Sgt.
 		? [590289]
Wt.Offr.
 		?
P/O (prob)
 		31.07.1941 [46298]
...
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W/Cdr.
 		01.01.1954 (retd 18.01.1961)
Distinguished Service Order DSO
 21.03.1952
 Malaya
Distinguished Flying Medal DFM
 01.10.1940
 *
Distinguished Flying Medal DFM
 06.12.1940
 **
* This airman has displayed great courage in his attacks against the enemy and has destroyed ten of their aircraft. On a recent occasion, when returning from an engagement alone, he intercepted a formation of enemy bombers escorted by about thirty fighters, and destroyed two of the fighters. He has displayed skill and courage of the highest order.
** This airman has shown the greatest keenness, courage and determination to engage the enemy. He is an outstanding fighter pilot and has destroyed a total of thirteen enemy aircraft and assisted in the destruction of others.
(1939)
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 		(1940)
 		pilot, 19 Squadron RAF
31.07.1941
  
 		 
 		first commission, RAF (General Duties Branch) [emergency commission]
       


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