103 Squadron , leonard Ovens C de G

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Morning all

Transferrered this thread from the “Soldiers” Forum to this more suuitable one

Croix de Guerre - with 103rd Squardon RAF

London Gazette 15-7-1919

25013 Sergt. Leonard Cecil Ovens, 103rd Sqn. (France).

http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...;selHonourType=

Further info found so far

On 24 September during a bombing raid on Sante, the formation was attacked by some 20 EA and had to fight their way home latterly supported by No 88 Sqn Bristol Fighters. Lts Chrispin & Bannerman claimed one EA OOC. Lt Heebner & 2/Lt Davenport photographing this raid, were missing later confirmed killed in action over Lorgies; Lt Noel was also killed and his observer Sgt Ovens taken prisoner after being attacked by four EA over La Bassée.

Very good RFC/RAF WW1 site http://www.103.airwar1.org.uk/index.htm

The search for further continues, any help with info much appreciated