World War II Distinguished Flying Cross and bar. Filson-Young was promoted flying officer on October 15, 1939, flight lieutenant on October 15, 1940 and temporary squadron leader on December 1, 1941. On January 18, 1944 Squadron Leader William David Loraine Filson Young (39725), Reserve of Air Force Officers, No. 254 Squadron, RAF was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. On April 4, he was awarded a bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross with the following published citation. ‘Acting Wing Commander William David Loraine Filson-Young, DFC (39725), Reserve of Air Force Officers, No. 47 Squadron. In February, 1944, this officer led the squadron in an attack on a medium sized ship which was heavily escorted. In spite of heavy anti-aircraft fire and some fighter opposition the attack was pressed home with great determination and hits were obtained which caused the destruction of the vessel. In this action, Wing Commander Filson-Young displayed skilful and inspiring leadership and played a good part in the success obtained. He has participated in numerous attacks on enemy shipping and his fine work has always been evident.' He was twice mentioned in despatches on February 20, 1940 and January 1, 1946.
World War II Distinguished Flying Cross and bar. Filson-Young was promoted flying officer on October 15, 1939, flight lieutenant on October 15, 1940 and temporary squadron leader on December 1, 1941. On January 18, 1944 Squadron Leader William David Loraine Filson Young (39725), Reserve of Air Force Officers, No. 254 Squadron, RAF was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. On April 4, he was awarded a bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross with the following published citation. ‘Acting Wing Commander William David Loraine Filson-Young, DFC (39725), Reserve of Air Force Officers, No. 47 Squadron. In February, 1944, this officer led the squadron in an attack on a medium sized ship which was heavily escorted. In spite of heavy anti-aircraft fire and some fighter opposition the attack was pressed home with great determination and hits were obtained which caused the destruction of the vessel. In this action, Wing Commander Filson-Young displayed skilful and inspiring leadership and played a good part in the success obtained. He has participated in numerous attacks on enemy shipping and his fine work has always been evident.' He was twice mentioned in despatches on February 20, 1940 and January 1, 1946.
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Wing Commander, Royal Air Force (RAFO). Age: 25.
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