| Donald Edward Garland | |
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| June 28, 1918 – May 12, 1940 | |
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| Place of birth | Ballincor Ireland |
| Place of death | Maastricht Netherlands |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1937-1940 |
| Rank | Flying Officer |
| Unit | 12 Squadron |
| Awards | VC |
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He was 21 years old, and a Flying Officer in the 12 Squadron, Royal Air Force during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. Flying Officer ( Fg Off in the RAF FLGOFF in the RAAF FGOFF in the RNZAF F/O in the former RCAF and frequently in the RAF is a junior commissioned No 12 Squadron of the Royal Air Force currently operates the Tornado GR4 from RAF Lossiemouth. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including
On 12 May 1940, over the Albert Canal, Belgium, one bridge in particular was being used by the invading army, with protection from fighter aircraft, anti-aircraft and machine-guns. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Albert Canal (Albertkanaal Canal Albert is a Canal located in northeastern Belgium, named after King Albert I of Belgium. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those The RAF was ordered to demolish this vital bridge, and five Fairey Battle bombers were despatched with Flying Officer Garland leading the attack. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout They met an inferno of anti-aircraft fire, but the mission was accomplished, due to the expert leadership of Flying Officer Garland and the coolness and resource of his navigator (Thomas Gray). Thomas Gray VC ( May 17, 1914 - May 12, 1940) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest Only one bomber managed to get back to base, the leading aircraft and three others did not return.
The bridge Garland attacked was the bridge at Veltwezelt. He died either crashing in the village of Lanaken, or in the hospital in Maastricht, Netherlands. Lanaken is a Municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. Maastricht ( Dutch; Limburgish and city dialect Mestreech; French: Maestricht or Maëstricht; Spanish: The third man of the crew (Leading Aircraftman Reynolds) did not receive a medal because he was not occupying a "decision making" position. There is a monument on the bridge to the operation.
Garland is buried at the Heverlee War Cemetery near Leuven in Belgium. Leuven ( French: Louvain, often used in English German: Löwen) is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in the The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those [1]
The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Air Force Museum (Hendon, England). The Royal Air Force Museum ( RAF Museum) is a Museum dedicated to the history of Aviation, and the British Royal Air Force in particular Hendon is a London suburban development situated 7 miles (113 km north west of Charing Cross.
Memorial
A Vickers VC-10 Serial 'XR807' of 101 Squadron is named 'Donald Garland VC & Thomas Gray VC'
During 2005 to mark its 90th anniversary No. The Vickers VC10 is a British Airliner designed and built by Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Ltd and first flown in 1962. No 101 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the Vickers VC-10 K3 and K4 from RAF Brize Norton 12 Squadron RAF flew a Tornado GR4 with Fg Off Garland and Sgt Gray's name painted under its cockpit as a mark of respect.
References
Listed in order of publication year
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (1981, 1988 and 1997)
- The Irish Sword (Brian Clarke 1986)
- Irelands VCs ISBN 1-899243-00-3 (Dept of Economic Development 1995)
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
- Rene Torsin
External links
- Flying Officer D.E. Garland & Sergeant T. Grey in The Art of War exhibition at the UK National Archives
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