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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