Donald Randell Evans
Air Chief Marshal Sir Donald Randell Evans, KBE, CB, DFC (31 January 1912 – 9 April 1975) was a senior Royal Air Force commander who was an innovator in night fighting tactics in the Second World War and conducted the signals planning for the Sicily and Normandy invasions.
Sir Donald Evans | |
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| Born | 31 January 1912 Richmond, Surrey |
| Died | 9 April 1975 (aged 63) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1930–1970 |
| Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
| Commands held | Imperial Defence College (1968–70) Air Secretary (1966–67) Technical Training Command (1964–66) School of Land/Air Warfare (1959–61) Telecommunications Flying Unit (1946–48) Fighter Interception Unit (1941–42) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Flying Cross Mentioned in Despatches (2) Bronze Star Medal (United States) |
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