McPHERSON [Legion D'honneur], Gerald Murray

F/Off Gerald McPherson flew 37 operations with Bomber Command. He began training as a Wireless Operator at 1 WAGS but was transferred to be a straight Air Gunner at 3 BAGS, Sale. Announced in September 2015 Gerald McPherson is to receive the highest medal from the French Government 'The Legion D'honneur' Gerald was 91 years.

Last Name
McPHERSON [Legion D'honneur]
Given Names
Gerald Murray
Service Number
430468
Course Details
WAGS Course 38
Intake Date
29/04/1943
Finish Date
23/08/1943
To
3 BAGS West Sale
Kill Date or Discharge Date
26/09/1945 (Discharged)
Discharge Unit
186 SQN
Rank
Flying Officer
Notes

F/Off Gerald McPherson flew 37 operations with Bomber Command. He began training as a Wireless Operator at 1 WAGS but was transferred to be a straight Air Gunner at 3 BAGS, Sale. Announced in September 2015 Gerald McPherson is to receive the highest medal from the French Government 'The Legion D'honneur' Gerald was 91 years.

NAA Status
DIGITIZED

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