YOUNG Richard Charles

NZ2266 & 40589, Squadron Leader, Royal New Zealand Air Force

CITATION

Distinguished Flying Cross

Gazetted 27 February 1945

Squadron Leader YOUNG has served as flight commander for a considerable time during which he has displayed great keenness, courage and determination.  He is now on his third tour of operational duty and during his flying career has completed many difficult tasks.  As flight commander, he has proved himself a capable leader, both in the air and on the ground and has set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 17 March 1941

For Meritorious Service.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Flying Cross

Defence Medal

War Medal 1939-45

    Mention in Despatches

New Zealand War Service Medal

NOTES

Born 23 October 1913 Kakanui, New Zealand

Died

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