Guy Branch

Guy Rawstron Branch, EGM (27 October 1913 – 11 August 1940) was a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and one of "The Few". He was killed in action on 11 August 1940. Since his death occurred before the introduction of the George Cross his next-of-kin were not given the opportunity of exchanging the insignia of the Empire Gallantry Medal for the new award.

Guy Rawstron Branch
Born(1913-10-27)27 October 1913
London, England
Died11 August 1940(1940-08-11) (aged 26)
English Channel, off Cherbourg, France
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Air Force
Years of service1937–1940
RankFlying Officer
Service number90137
UnitNo. 601 Squadron RAF
No. 145 Squadron RAF
Battles/warsSecond World War
AwardsEmpire Gallantry Medal
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