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DEVOTION TO DUTY AWARD OF THE CROSS FACED TERRIFIC BARRAGE (United Press Asn.--Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 11, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 10 Pilot-Officer Alexander Herbert Gould has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The citation states that he piloted a plane detailed to carry out a very lew-altitude night attack on warships in the Wilhelmshaven harbour in July, in the face of a terrific barrage from anti-aircraft fire.
On many previous occasions PilotOfficer Gould had snown conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He had always pressed home attacks in the same fearless manner. His father lives at Kiami, in Australia.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21215, 11 September 1940, Page 8
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103GALLANT FLIER Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21215, 11 September 1940, Page 8
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