THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

WHITLEY Eric William

RAF29195, Wing Commander

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted

During a certain period of the fighting in the Western Desert, this officer commanded a force which inflicted much damage on the Axis forces.  Wing Commander Whitley, who planned all the sorties, displayed fine leadership and great courage and contributed materially to the excellent results achieved

Distinguished Flying Cross

Gazetted

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

Distinguished Flying Cross

General Service Medal 1918

       Iraq

1939-45 Star

      Battle of Britain

Air Crew Europe Star

       Atlantic

Africa Star

Defence Medal

War Medal 1939-45

       Mention in Despatches

NOTES

Born 17 August 1902, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

Died 25 October 1973, Christchurch, New Zealand

Buried in Auckland, New Zealand