LAWTON [DFC and Bar], Ronald William

F/Off Lawton was awarded the DFC for service to 460 Squadron. The citation for his Bar to the DFC reads." F/O Lawton now on his second tour of operational duty has taken part in attacks against such strongly defended objectives as Berlin, Leipzig, Augsburg, Stettin and Frankfurt. As an air bomber he has pressed home the attacks with complete disregard for the opposition. This officer's coolness, co-operation and devotion to duty have contributed much to the successes attained by his crew."

Last Name
LAWTON [DFC and Bar]
Given Names
Ronald William
Service Number
406599
Distinguished Flying Cross
YES
Course Details
WAGS Course 11
Intake Date
06/03/1941
Finish Date
25/08/1941
To
2BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
05/04/1945 (Discharged)
Discharge Unit
460 SQN
Rank
Flight Lieutenant
Medals
Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar
Notes

F/Off Lawton was awarded the DFC for service to 460 Squadron. The citation for his Bar to the DFC reads." F/O Lawton now on his second tour of operational duty has taken part in attacks against such strongly defended objectives as Berlin, Leipzig, Augsburg, Stettin and Frankfurt. As an air bomber he has pressed home the attacks with complete disregard for the opposition. This officer's coolness, co-operation and devotion to duty have contributed much to the successes attained by his crew."

NAA Status
OPEN

Acknowledgements

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