Individual Details
S/Ld Patrick Bernard George DAVIES DFC
(29 Mar 1914 - )
Events
| Birth | 29 Mar 1914 | Abergavenny Registration District, Monmouthshire | |||
| Residence | 12 Dec 1934 | 997, Romford Road, Manor Park, London | |||
| Miscellaneous | 12 Dec 1934 | was a member of the East Anglian Aero Club | |||
| Occupation | 29 Aug 1939 | photographer - Croydon, Surrey | |||
| Residence | 29 Aug 1939 | 3, Duppas Hill Road, Croydon, Surrey | |||
| Marriage | 1941 | Westminster Registration District, London - Joan C THORNTON | |||
| Military | 1942 | with 19 Squadron RAF as commanding officer |  |
Families
| Spouse | Joan C THORNTON ( - ) |
| Father | Frederick George DAVIES (1864 - ) |
| Mother | Bernice Grace Lydia Miriam DEVELIN (1876 - 1967) |
Notes
Military
Patrick took part in Operation Jubilee in the raid on Dieppe on the 19th of August 1942.Acting Squadron Leader Patrick Bernard George Davies
Distinguished Flying Cross
Citation: "This officer has participated in sorties over enemy occupied territory as well as in several attacks on shipping. On one occasion, in March, 1942, he led a formation as escort to a force of bombers detailed to attack the aerodrome at Abbeville. Some 30 enemy fighters attempted to intercept the bombers but their efforts were frustrated. Squadron Leader Davies, displaying extremely skilful leadership, contributed materially to the success achieved. In the combined operations at Dieppe on 19th August, 1942, his fine qualities were well to the fore. Squadron Leader Davies has destroyed at least 2 enemy aircraft."