Raymond Lewin
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Pilot Officer Raymond Mayhew Lewin GC (14 January 1915 – 21 November 1941) of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) was (whilst a Sergeant) awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in rescuing his co-pilot from their burning plane on 3 November 1940 in Malta.[1]
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Raymond Mayhew Lewin GC | |
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Born | (1915-01-14)14 January 1915 Kettering, Northamptonshire |
Died | 21 November 1941(1941-11-21) (aged 26) Oakington, Cambridgeshire |
Buried | Kettering Cemetery, Northamptonshire |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force RAFVR |
Years of service | 1936-1941 |
Rank | Pilot Officer |
Service number | 700404 |
Unit | No. 148 Squadron RAF No. 109 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | George Cross |
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