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Johnston, John Douglas DFC (Flight Lieutenant)

Prisoner of War 1945-January-05

Male Head

Birth Date: unkown date (age unknown)

Decorations: DFC


Distinguished Service Cross
Service
RCAF
Unit
427 (B) Sqn- Squadron
Ferte Manus Certas Strike sure
Base
RAF Leeming
Rank
Flight Lieutenant
Marshal
Air Chief MarshalA/C/M
Air MarshalA/M
Air Vice MarshalA/V/M
Air CommodoreA/C
Group CaptainG/C
Wing CommanderW/C
Squadron LeaderS/L
Flight LieutenantF/L
Flying OfficerF/O
Pilot OfficerP/O
Warrant Officer 1st ClassWO1
Warrant Officer 2nd ClassWO2
Flight SergeantFS
SergeantSGT
CorporalCPL
Senior AircraftmanSAC
Leading AircraftmanLAC
Aircraftman 1st ClassAC1
Aircraftman 2nd ClassAC2
Position
Wireless Air Gunner
Service Numbers
J/15430

Took off from Leeming at 16:25 in Halifax Mark III (Sqn code: ZL-Y Bomber Command).

Crashed at Dudensen

Target
Google MapHanover Germany

Halifax NR257

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