Goodwin, Harry James ()

Prisoner of War Escaper 1944-11-02

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Birth Date: unkown date

Born:

Home: Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia

Enlistment: Rhodesia

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Decorations: DFC, DFM

Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Flying Medal

Service

RAFVR

Unit

425 (B) Sqn- Squadron
Je te plumerai I shall pluck you

Base

Tholthorpe

Rank

Position

Flight Lieutenant

Service Numbers

160061
PoW: 8935

Sergeant Goodwin awarded DFM whilst with 78 Squadron. Gazetted 17 August 1943.

Flt Lt Goodwin awarded DFC whilst with 425 Squadron. Gazetted 7 November 1944.

Citation: As Flight Engineer this officer has completed many sorties most of which have been against strongly defended targets. He has displayed a high degree of skill and throughout his coolness and initiative in times of emergency have made him a most dependable member of aircrew. In August 1944, engine trouble was experienced. Flt Lt Goodwin proved his engineering skill and his efforts played a good part in the safe return of the aircraft.

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