John Dering Nettleton Military person

Squadron Leader John Dering Nettleton VC (28 June 1917 – 13 July 1943) was a South African recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Personal facts

John Dering Nettleton
Birth dateJune 28, 1917
Birth place
Nongoma , Natal Province , South Africa
Date of deathJuly 13, 1943
Place of death
Brest France

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military unit
No. 207 Squadron RAF
service start1938
service end1943

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External resources

  1. http://www.alliedairforcesmonument.org/VCAwards.htm#nettleton
  2. http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/augsburg.html