John Beckett (RAF airman)
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John Archibald Beckett, GC (14 March 1906 – 12 April 1947) was a Royal Air Force airman and a recipient of the George Cross.
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John Beckett | |
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Born | (1906-03-14)14 March 1906 Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland |
Died | 12 April 1947(1947-04-12) (aged 41) |
Buried | Khayat Beach War Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1935–1947 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Service number | 521319 |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | George Cross |
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