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209941F/Sgt Donald Cromar DFM.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 192 squadron
from:Tooting, London
(d.3rd Jan 1944)
My great uncle Donald Cromar got his DFM whilst with 192 squadron having flown 191 hours over 28 sorties. His citation states:-This Flight Engineer has completed 28 sorties and his energy, cheerfulness and understanding of his aircraft has been of the highest order throughout. His keenness to enter on operational flying is outstanding and Cromar seems happiest when flak is bursting near his aircraft, and on other occasions when the element of danger is great. This spirit has had a tremendously good effect on the morale of the remainder of the crew. The care and interest that he takes in his aircraft, whether it is on the ground or in the air, has always been of an exceptionally high standard and has been an inspiring influence to the ground maintenance personnel as well as giving added confidence to his aircrew. 20th August 1943
Remarks by Station Commander:- An exceptionally keen and courageous N.C.O. who is held in high esteem by his crew and also by the ground crew for his constant cheerfulness and personal interest in his aircraft. Award recommended.
He moved to 83 squadron in Oct or Nov 1943. He along with all his crew members were killed on their way back from a raid on Berlin on the 3rd of January 1944.
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