Indian Mutiny clasp Defence of Lucknow,
J. Wilkins , 32nd foot.
Original defender
Shown as deceased on the roll
Distinguished Flying Medal group with Log Book, (57 ops.) a fine immediate award, Sgt. (WO/Air Gunner) 462 Squadron (previously 58 & 405 Sqdns.) awarded during a raid on Palermo Harbour bracing his foot against an igniting flare chute. The resulting explosion rather than the probable destruction of the aircraft was restricted to severely injuring the recipients foot along with and damage only to the rear blowing out the rear bulkhead door, twisting the ammunition tracks and distorting many frame members. Despite his injuries continued to carry out his duties . Had previously participated in the destruction of two enemy fighters. Later commissioned Pilot Officer.
1 × £2,950.00 Subtotal: £2,950.00
Distinguished Flying Medal group with Log Book, (57 ops.) a fine immediate award, Sgt. (WO/Air Gunner) 462 Squadron (previously 58 & 405 Sqdns.) awarded during a raid on Palermo Harbour bracing his foot against an igniting flare chute. The resulting explosion rather than the probable destruction of the aircraft was restricted to severely injuring the recipients foot along with and damage only to the rear blowing out the rear bulkhead door, twisting the ammunition tracks and distorting many frame members. Despite his injuries continued to carry out his duties . Had previously participated in the destruction of two enemy fighters. Later commissioned Pilot Officer.
1 × £2,950.00 Subtotal: £2,950.00
£2,250.00
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Indian Mutiny clasp Defence of Lucknow,
J. Wilkins , 32nd foot.
Original defender
Shown as deceased on the roll