Jimmy Keddie
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James Keddie DFM (16 October 1918 – 20 November 2000) was a British Lancaster bomb aimer who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He took part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944 and was one of the men captured inside the tunnel after the escape was discovered.
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James "Jimmy" Keddie DFM | |
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Birth name | James Keddie |
Nickname(s) | "Jimmy" or "Pongo"[Note 1] |
Born | (1918-10-16)16 October 1918 Milnathort, Scotland |
Died | 20 November 2000(2000-11-20) (aged 82) Withington Hospital, Manchester |
Allegiance | UK |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1946 |
Rank | Flight lieutenant |
Service number | 659018 and 147703 |
Unit | No. 61 Squadron RAF No. 97 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Medal |
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