User:Reguyla\Leslie Dawson-Squibb

Leslie Dawson-Squibb (born 9 January 1922 in Johannesburg - date of death unknown) was a South African Major in the South African Air Force during World War II. Leslie Dawson-Squibb was born January 9, 1922 in Johannesburg. After joining the SAAF, he trains at the 4th and 25th flight school between 1941 and 1942. In July 1942, he was assigned to Squadron 2 / SAAF in North Africa and carries 101 combat missions during his first round of 'operations. Flight Commander Promoted May 1, 1943, he became an instructor at the OTU 11 in South Africa until the beginning of March 1944 when he joined the Squadron 4 / SAAF in Italy as Flight Commander. On May 27, 1944, he took command of his original unit, Squadron 2 / SAAF and received the DFC June 9 followed by Bar November 14, 1944. He finished his second tour of duty at the same time and returned to South Africa.

Awards

 * Distinguished Flying Cross with bar
 * War Medal 1939-1945
 * 1939-1945 Star