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YULE Robert Duncan

RAF33502, Wing Commander, Royal Air Force

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 17 March 1944, p1706

This officer has led large formations of aircraft on very many sorties and has displayed great skill and determination of the highest order.  He is a

splendid leader whose sterling qualities have impressed all.  He has rendered much meritorious service

Distinguished Flying Cross

Gazetted 17 April 1942, p1281

Flight Lieutenant Yule took part in operations in France in May, 1940, and subsequently fought in the Battle of Britain. He is a keen and courageous

fighter pilot, and he has destroyed at least 5 hostile aircraft and damaged 4 others

Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross

Gazetted 20 November 1942, p5031

Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in February this year, Squadron Leader Yule has displayed untiring devotion to duty, fine fighting

spirit and excellent leadership which have been an example of the highest order. He has participated in many operational sorties and in the combined

operations at Dieppe. He has destroyed several and damaged a number of other enemy aircraft.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

Distinguished Flying Cross and bar

1939-45 Star

       Battle of Britain

Air Crew Europe Star

Defence Medal

War Medal 1939-45

General Service Medal 1918

       Malaya

Coronation Medal 1953

NOTES

Born 29 January 1920, Invercargill, New Zealand

Killed in a flying accident 11 September 1953, over London, UK