Is there a list of DFC recipients, online, that I could access? My father received the DFC for his bravery, during The Second World War, at the tender age of 22. He was part of the famous 617 Squadron – becoming active after the epic 1943 raid – who flew 60 missions, including the bombing of the Tirpitz.
I am considering displaying his war memorbilia in a local museum, so that everybody can appreciate the heroic efforts involved.
By: Jimbo27 - 6th January 2009 at 18:41
Hi,
I’m assuming that your father was J K Ronald?
If so, his award is published in the London Gazette. It doesn’t have any citation, this often means an award given at the end of a tour for a period of sustained effort, rather than for one individual act of bravery.
The London Gazette site appears to be down at the minute, but when it is up you can search it for his award. The Gazette date is 20/7/45, and it is on page 3782.
It may also be worth Googling for the online edition of 617s Operational Record Book. This is a daily diary kept by all units of the RAF. It will have several mentions of his name, what operations he flew on, etc
There isn’t any online list of DFC recipients I’m aware of. There are a couple of helpful books, Honour the Air Forces has a list of virtually all of the DFCs. There is a two volume list of the DFC’s, The Distinguished Flying Cross and how it was won, but this is quite difficult to find.
Hope this helps 🙂
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January 6, 2009 at 1:37 pm