Boxer, Alan Hunter Cachemaille

Geboortedatum:: 1 december 1916 (Hastings, Nieuw Zeeland)
Overlijdensdatum:: 26 april 1998 (Hampshire, Engeland)
Dienstnummer:: 41545
Nationaliteit:: Nieuw-Zeelandse

Biografie

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Periode:: Tweede Wereldoorlog (1939-1945)
Rang:: Squadron Leader (Majoor-Vlieger)
Toegekend op:: 26 maart 1943

Within the last 2 months, Squadron Leader Boxer has successfully completed several long-range sorties. On one of them, when some hundreds of miles from base, one engine of his aircraft failed. Despite this, he succeeded in flying the bomber home. Some time later, he completed the return flight from a distant target in similar circumstances. He is a most reliable and determined pilot.

Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny

Periode:: Tweede Wereldoorlog (1939-1945)
Rang:: Wing Commander (Luitenant-Kolonel-Vlieger)
Toegekend op:: 21 januari 1944

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Periode:: Tweede Wereldoorlog (1939-1945)
Rang:: Wing Commander (Luitenant-Kolonel-Vlieger)
Toegekend op:: 23 maart 1945

Wing Commander Boxer has commanded his squadron with great ability for a long period. He has been very keen to fly on all types of operations, irrespective of the hazards involved. By his skill and determination, he has set a fine example to all in his squadron. He has completed several special flights to Poland and others which have involved being airborne for long periods