Tallis, Dudley Arthur Ronald (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Action 1942-May-31

Male Head

Birth Date: 1921

Born:

Parents: Cornelius Leslie and Nellie May Tallis,

Spouse:

Home: Shirley, Birmingham, England (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Distinguished Flying Medal

Service

RAF

Unit

22 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Wellesbourne Mountford

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

W/Op-AG

Service Numbers

48958

Home
Google MapShirley, Birmingham, England (parents)
Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany Wellington IC R1235 OR-O Shot down by a night-fighter and crashed at Kalenberg 4 Km NE from Kall.

Unit Desciption

22 OTU (22 Operational Training Unit)

The Operational Training Unit (OTU) was the last stop for aircrew trainees. They spent 8 to 14 weeks learning to fly operational aircraft. The instructors had experience in actual operations, and often were posted to OTUs after their operational tour.