Henry Eric Maudslay
Henry Eric Maudslay, DFC (21 July 1921 – 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.
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
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Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
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