Leslie George Bull
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Leslie George Bull (7 August 1916 – 29 March 1944), known as Johnny, Les or Lester Bull, was a British Vickers Wellington bomber pilot who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He took part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944, but was one of the men re-captured and subsequently shot by the Gestapo.
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Birth name | Leslie George Bull |
Nickname(s) | Les, Johnny and Lester |
Born | (1916-08-07)7 August 1916 Highbury, London |
Died | 29 March 1944(1944-03-29) (aged 27) between Reichenberg and Brux |
Buried | Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1936–1944 |
Rank | Flight lieutenant |
Service number | 43932 |
Unit | No. 75 Squadron RAF No. 9 Squadron RAF No. 109 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Mentioned in despatches |
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