David Lord (RAF officer)
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David Samuel Anthony Lord, VC, DFC (18 October 1913 – 19 September 1944) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. A transport pilot in the Royal Air Force, Lord received the award posthumously for his actions during the Battle of Arnhem while flying resupply missions in support of British paratroops.
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Born | (1913-10-18)18 October 1913 Cork, Ireland |
Died | 19 September 1944(1944-09-19) (aged 30) Arnhem, Netherlands |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1936–1944 † |
Rank | Flight lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
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