Graveley, Reginald Cubitt
(Leyton (Great Britain), March 10th, 1914 - September 16th, 1961)
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November 14th, 1939; Flying Officer, No. 88 Squadron
"This officer displayed great gallantry and a total disregard of his
own safety when the aircraft of which he was the pilot was shot down by
an enemy fighter in September, 1939, and crashed in flames. Though
badly burned, he pulled his wounded air observer from the wreckage to a
place of safety and then returned to rescue the air gunner. He found
the airman dead, however, and was unable to lift him from the cockpit."
Originally awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal
(Source: The London Gazette of 14th November 1939, Issue 34733, Page 7635)
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