WRIGHT [DFC], Thomas Dewey

"Flying Officer WRIGHT has flown on many hazardous sorties attacking convoys off the enemy coast at mast height, and also participating in a thousand-bomber raid More recently as captain of aircraft he has taken part in convoy escorts and his coolness and initiative played a large part in saving the lives of his crew when they were forced to leave their aircraft by parachute at night during a violent gale. Throughout his operational career, Flying Officer WRIGHT's devotion to duty and keenness for operational flying has been outstanding."

Last Name
WRIGHT [DFC]
Given Names
Thomas Dewey
Service Number
404310
Distinguished Flying Cross
YES
Course Details
WAGS Course 4
Intake Date
18/08/1940
Finish Date
20/09/1940
To
Remust
Kill Date or Discharge Date
26/06/1945 (Discharged)
Discharge Unit
7 OTU
Rank
Flight Lieutenant
Notes

"Flying Officer WRIGHT has flown on many hazardous sorties attacking convoys off the enemy coast at mast height, and also participating in a thousand-bomber raid More recently as captain of aircraft he has taken part in convoy escorts and his coolness and initiative played a large part in saving the lives of his crew when they were forced to leave their aircraft by parachute at night during a violent gale. Throughout his operational career, Flying Officer WRIGHT's devotion to duty and keenness for operational flying has been outstanding."

NAA Status
DIGITIZED

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