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DAVOUD, Paul Yettvart |
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| PERSONALIA |
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Davoud, Paul Yettvart |
| Date of birth: | November 25th, 1911 (Provo/Utah, United States of America)
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March 19th, 1987 (Wolfe Island ( Kingston))
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BIOGRAPHY:
Service number C325.
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MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES
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Rank:
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Wing Commander
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Unit:
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No.409 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
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Awarded on:
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June 9th, 1942
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Wing Commander
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Unit:
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No. 409 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
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Awarded on:
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January 11th, 1943
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Action:
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Citation:
This officer has been engaged on night flying operations for more than a year. He is a skilful pilot whose fine example and inspiring leadership have been worthy of high praise. He has destroyed one and probably destroyed another enemy aircraft."
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO)
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Rank:
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Group Captain
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Unit:
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No. 418 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Fore
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Awarded on:
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March 2nd, 1944
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Action:
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Citation:
"Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has completed many sorties involving attacks on airfields and other heavily defended areas in Holland, Northern France, Belgium and Germany. He is a forceful and courageous leader whose personal example and exceptional ability have been reflected in the fine fighting qualities and efficiency of the squadron he commands. His loyal and devoted service has been worthy of the highest praise."
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OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (OBE)
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Rank:
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Group Captain
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Unit:
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No.83 Group Headquarters
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Awarded on:
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June 14th, 1945
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Action:
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Citation:
"Group Captain Davoud has served with this Group since January 1944. He was given the task of forming and commanding two new airfields from squadrons and personnel recently transferred from Canada. He showed himself to be a commander of considerable resource and ability and completed his task with great enthusiasm and efficiency. He arrived on the Continent a week after D Day, and shortly afterwards a reorganization of the Group placed him in command of 143 Wing. He filled this post with energy and distinction until January 1945, when he was appointed Group Captain, Operations at Group Headquarters. Previous to joining 83 Group this officer gave outstanding service whilst commanding a Canadian Typhoon fighter bomber wing."
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COMMANDEUR IN DE ORDE VAN ORANJE NASSAU (ON.3)
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Rank:
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Group Captain
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Unit:
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Royal Canadian Air Force Commanding officer of R.A.F. no. 143 Wing
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Awarded on:
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February 6th, 1948
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Action:
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Citation:
"In command of No.143 Wing, Royal Air Force [sic], stationed at Eindhoven, from September until December 1944, through his excellent work has greatly contributed to the liberation of the Netherlands."
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Details:
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With "swords".
AFRO 81/48
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