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Awardee List for the 10 Squadron
A total of 1 Awards are listed.
Distinguished Service Order : 1 |
 Distinguished Service Order | |||||
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| Sqn Ldr | Robert Francis Thomas Doe 41908 RAF | Unit : 10 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 02 Oct 45 | |
| Details : |  Sqn Ldr Robert Francis Thomas Doe, DSO DFC. (41908 RAF) : Under the inspiring leadership of Squadron Leader Doe, his squadron has attained a high standard of operational efficiency. He has successfully completed numerous bombing and low-level attacks within 60 yards of our troops and over mountainous and difficult terrain. Whilst operating over the Arakan front his squadron has been responsible for the destruction of over 200 river craft, one tank, three bridges, six ferries and various other enemy objectives. Squadron Leader Doe has completed his third tour of operational duty and has at all times displayed an unconquerable spirit and great devotion to duty | ||||
| Reference: | London Gazette 37291 dated 2 Oct 1945. Page 4857 (Courtesy Hugh Halliday) | ||||
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