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Arthur Stewart King Scarf

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Arthur Stewart King Scarf Famous memorial Veteran

Birth
Wimbledon, London Borough of Merton, Greater London, England
Death
9 Dec 1941 (aged 28)
Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
Burial
Taiping, Perak, Malaysia GPS-Latitude: 4.858467, Longitude: 100.757418
Memorial ID
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World War II Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Squadron Leader in the 62 Squadron of The Royal Air Force. On December 9, 1941, Squadron Leader Scarf, was leader of the raid on the Japanese Army at Singora, Malaya. Despite attacks from roving fighters he completed his bombing run and was on his way back when his aircraft was hit and he was severely wounded. He managed to crash-land his plane without causing any injury to his crew and was rushed to hospital where later he died. For most prestigious gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross Medal June, 1946.
World War II Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Squadron Leader in the 62 Squadron of The Royal Air Force. On December 9, 1941, Squadron Leader Scarf, was leader of the raid on the Japanese Army at Singora, Malaya. Despite attacks from roving fighters he completed his bombing run and was on his way back when his aircraft was hit and he was severely wounded. He managed to crash-land his plane without causing any injury to his crew and was rushed to hospital where later he died. For most prestigious gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross Medal June, 1946.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith



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