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SHAW Eric James

NZ411457 & 70090, Squadron Leader, Pilot, Royal New Zealand Air Force, WW2

CITATION

Distinguished Flying Cross

Gazetted 28 September 1943, Supp 36192, p4356

No. 72 Squadron.  This officer is a skilful and determined fighter pilot whose courage and keenness have set an inspiring example.  Flying Officer SHAW has displayed outstanding ability when attacking ground targets.  On one occasion he destroyed or damaged every vehicle in a motor transport column.  In recent North African and Cicilian operations he has destroyed three enemy aircraft.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Flying Cross

War Medal 1939-45

New Zealand War Service Medal

NOTES

Born 4 May 1912, Frankton, New Zealand

Died 31 July 1999, Christchurch, New Zealand

Enlisted into the Royal New Zealand Air Force 2 March 1941 thru to 4 April 1959