Flying Officer (Air Gnr.), 98 (R.A.F.) Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force. Son of Kenneth Malcolm Forsyth, and of Eva Forsyth (nee Robinson), of Oropi, Tauranga, New Zealand; husband of Jean Forsyth (nee Clarke), of Oropi. Service No. WWII 40607. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM). Geni Profile: https://www.geni.com/people/Colin-Forsyth-DFC-DFM/6000000174638874091.
1. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC): 12 April 1945. 'He has displayed at all times great courage and devotion to duty , while his skill, keenness and reliability have been an inspiring example to other members of his crew.'
2. Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM): 15 November 1942. Citation described him as an 'outstanding air gunner, whose wireless skill has proved of the greatest assistance to his pilot.
1. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC): 12 April 1945. 'He has displayed at all times great courage and devotion to duty , while his skill, keenness and reliability have been an inspiring example to other members of his crew.'
2. Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM): 15 November 1942. Citation described him as an 'outstanding air gunner, whose wireless skill has proved of the greatest assistance to his pilot.
Flying Officer (Air Gnr.), 98 (R.A.F.) Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force. Son of Kenneth Malcolm Forsyth, and of Eva Forsyth (nee Robinson), of Oropi, Tauranga, New Zealand; husband of Jean Forsyth (nee Clarke), of Oropi. Service No. WWII 40607. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM). Geni Profile: https://www.geni.com/people/Colin-Forsyth-DFC-DFM/6000000174638874091.
1. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC): 12 April 1945. 'He has displayed at all times great courage and devotion to duty , while his skill, keenness and reliability have been an inspiring example to other members of his crew.'
2. Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM): 15 November 1942. Citation described him as an 'outstanding air gunner, whose wireless skill has proved of the greatest assistance to his pilot.
1. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC): 12 April 1945. 'He has displayed at all times great courage and devotion to duty , while his skill, keenness and reliability have been an inspiring example to other members of his crew.'
2. Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM): 15 November 1942. Citation described him as an 'outstanding air gunner, whose wireless skill has proved of the greatest assistance to his pilot.
Gravesite Details
Service No. WWII 40607 | Royal New Zealand Air Force, 98 Squadron.
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Records on Ancestry
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UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947
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England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005
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UK, World War II Index to Allied Airmen Roll of Honour, 1939-1945
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New Zealand, World War II Appointments, Promotions, Transfers and Resignations, 1939-1945
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New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-2010
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