Henry Eric Maudslay
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Henry Eric Maudslay, DFC (21 July 1921 ā 17 May 1943) was a pilot with No. 617 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF). He was killed in action while taking part in Operation Chastise, popularly known as the 'Dam Busters' raid.[1]
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Squadron Leader Henry Eric Maudslay DFC | |
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Born | 21 July 1921 Leamington Spa, England |
Died | 17 May 1943 (aged 21) near Emmerich am Rhein, Nazi Germany |
Buried | Reichswald Forest War Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1940 - 1943 |
Rank | Squadron Leader |
Service number | 62275 |
Unit | 617 Squadron |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
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