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David Wilkerson - Taken by nobody aka Ian S 29 Dec 2016
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David Wilkerson - Taken by nobody aka Ian S 29 Dec 2016
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Wg Cdr David Wilkerson DSO DFC - Taken by Brian Fare 10 Aug 2019
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DSS Wilkerson - Taken by Simon Armstrong 11 Jun 2023
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DSS Wilkerson - Taken by Simon Armstrong 11 Jun 2023
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Wilkerson memorial - Taken by Robert Walton 11 Oct 2024
Reference WMO/138673
Edit memorial name, location & address- Metal Metal (any)
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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Wing Commander DAVID WILKERSON DSO., DFC., RAFVR Having volunteered for flying duty at the outbreak of War and on completing his pilot’s training in Canada, his subsequent and brilliant operational career brought him to the rand of Wing Commander at the early age of 26 when, as a holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross he assumed command of 51 Squadron at Snaith prior to founding 578 Squadron, based at Burn, where he received the Distinguished Service Order. After surviving 46 operations against the enemy, he was killed, age 27, when flying as a passenger in an aircraft which crashed at Rednal in Shropshire, on 16 September 1944. The funeral service was held in the RAF Station Chapel on Burn airfield and his body, escorted by the entire Squadron was brought into Selby, to be interred with full military honours. The United States Air Force posthumously awarded him the Silver Star for Gallantry in Action. David Wilkerson, affectionately known as ‘Wilkie’, is remembered as an inspired leader who possessed the qualities of humanity, good humour and understanding, which endeared him to all of those who had the privilege of associating with him on or off duty. He worshipped in this Abbey Church and was a Scouter in the 17th Epping Forest Group, South Woodford, Essex
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