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| PERSONALIA |
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Boucher, Lewis Philip (Service number: 177902) |
| Date of birth: | Unknown
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Acting Flight Lieutenant
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Unit:
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No. 181 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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Awarded on:
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March 27th, 1945
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Action:
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In February, 1945, Flight Lieutenant Boucher participated in a long range armed reconnaissance over the Dulmen-Hoxtor-Merschede area. Seven goods trains and a locomotive were located west of Merschede, on a section of the railway system sheltered by low hills on either side and defended by anti-aircraft trucks. In the face of the most intense and accurate enemy fire, Flight Lieutenant Boucher led his formation into the attack. Five locomotives were destroyed and three- damaged. The tail of his aircraft was severely damaged but Flight Lieutenant Boucher brought it safely to base. Since this action, Flight Lieutenant Boucher has led formations of aircraft on several sorties, during which 15 locomotives have been destroyed and eight more damaged.
His leadership has been most inspiring and his courage and devotion to duty have set a fine example to all."
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VLIEGERKRUIS (VK)
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Rank:
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Flight Lieutenant
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Unit:
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No.181 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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Awarded on:
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November 16th, 1946
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Action:
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He has distinguished himself as leader of a Flight of 181 Squadron TAF by courage, perseverance and leadership in action for the liberation of the Netherlands. He has contributed to important successes.
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Details:
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Royal decree no.39
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