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BUCKLEY, Flight Sergeant William Henry (RAF 755601) – Distinguished Flying Medal – No.425 Squadron – awarded as per London Gazette dated 30 November 1943. Born 1919 in Leicester; home there (leather trade); enlisted 1939. Air Ministry Bulletin 12171/AL.705 refers. This airman has completed a tour during which he has attacked many important targets in enemy territory. He has taken part in operations against objectives such as Berlin, Essen, and Kiel and has contributed materially to the successes achieved by crew. Flight Sergeant Buckley has constantly displayed the greatest keenness and devotion to duty.
NOTE: DHist file 181.009 D.1739 (RG.24 Vol.10608) has recommendation dated 16 September 1943 when he had flown 57 sorties (364 hours 50 minutes); total hours flown were 826 hours 35 minutes, of which 260 hours 25 minutes had been in previous six months.
This Non-Commissioned Officer has now completed one tour of operations over German and Italian territory. He has participated in attacks against some of the most heavily defended targets such as Berlin, Essen, Kiel, Cologne and Duisburg. He has proven himself to be an efficient Wireless Operator and has fully contributed to the successes achieved by his crew. Flight Sergeant Buckley has constantly displayed courage and devotion to duty.
RAF in 57 squadron between April 1941 and June 1942. Enlisted 2nd August 1939.
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Name: Buckley
First name: William Henry
Service number: RAF755601
Flight Sergeant
Medals: DFM
Wireless Air Gunner
Crew: C.E. Parnell
Pilot: Sgt E. Parnell
Navigator?: Sgt Soper D.J.G.
WAG: Sgt Buckley W.H.
Bomb aimer ?: Sgt Sauder W.D.
Rear gunner ? : Fair R.B.
Residence: Leicester, UK
Year of birth: 1919
Service: Kairouan 1943
425 ORBs where Parnell crew is mentioned
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