My wife’s Great Uncle was awarded the DFC during WW2. He died many years ago & his wife died several years ago. He never told his wife why he was awarded the medal & never mentioned why to any of his family.
The family have always been intrigued & I’m now trying to find out for my wife & her family the circumstances of this brave mans award.
Does anyone know who I can contact to get the info?
Thanks.
By: daveg4otu - 19th November 2010 at 14:11
A good place to start would be the RAF Historical Branch who are usually very helpful to relatives.
http://www.raf.mod.uk/ahb/
By: AdlerTag - 19th November 2010 at 13:39
Welcome Achenstrasse,
As Moggy has suggested, there may be members of the forum who can provide the info you’re after. His name, rank and approximate date of the award would be helpful.
The thread title of ‘DFC Medal’ is somewhat confusing, as there were two seperate awards depending on the person’s rank. If he were an NCO he would have been awarded the DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) and if an officer he would have been awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross), so it may be helpful if you could confirm whether it was a DFM or DFC.
By: Moggy C - 19th November 2010 at 00:39
If you posted as much information as you have here that would be a very good start, name rank and number ideally.
Welcome, by the way.
Moggy
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