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  Community Update No.14 + 2021 Community Review
Posted by: T. Barker - 12-24-2021, 10:44 PM - No Replies

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Community Update No.14
24DEC21 2045 hrs UTC

Happy Holidays to all Red Devils members!

And welcome to the latest community update bulletin. The last (and only other time) I've written on this subject, I suggested that the next time you'd see an update that Horner would be returning and taking over...

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Horner has decided for the time being to stay retired from RD and Milsim in general to help focus on work and real life commitments. We wish him well, and will continue to benefit from his background assistance from time to time.

So therefore we're stuck with me writing these updates until someone else wants to do it.

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The last eight months have certainly been interesting, as the pandemic continues worldwide. Red Devils has done well, with both platoons continuing to operate efficiently and the creation of the ad hoc Airlanding Group that contains both B Troop (Anti-tank) and D Troop (Recce) within it. When we look at our allied groups in the WW2 Community, we should be thankful to our membership for their continued loyalty and support - many other groups aren't as lucky!

April and May saw the conclusion of Operation COMPASS in North Africa, followed by an in-house Wargaming PvP Exercise.

In June we tackled Operation TONGA where we glider landed and assaulted what was later affectionally dubbed "Pegasus Bridge." This campaign began with PvP against new community ally 102nd Panzergrenadier Division.

July, August and September followed with much needed training, exercises and some fun missions. In September we were invited to join the 7th FJ Division to their PvP operation, but only in limited numbers. Those that stayed behind participated in an Asymmetrical in-house PvP mission of my design that pitted British Airborne against German Wehrmacht forces fighting over a bridge, with minor objectives scattered around the area.

For October we were treated to our final operation of the year, Operation VARSITY - the airborne and airlanding invasion of Germany in 1945. Our forces portrayed the various landing elements that neutralized German defenses east of the river, then defended against counterattack and blocked retreating forces entry into the country.

The remainder of October and November was a focus on training and recruiting once more, but also a special event: we were invited to join the 7th Armoured Division in their version of Operation TONGA! A combined RD/7AD merged together for one event to conduct the glider landings of the Ox and Bucks at Pegasus Bridge. It was nice once again to be able to work with an allied unit on a Coop/Joint Op after so long of a hiatus. We hope to work with 7AD further in the future!

After the final missions of the year in December, we capped off the year with the holiday tradition of piracy: Thire's Nassau Campaign! True to their nature some pirate captains conducted secret parley and agreed to work against Stede Bonnet and his crew to ensure that the prized Spanish ship was secured and booty shared fair, as one does in the Pirate Republic!*

*All members of the ill-fated Royal James were treated fairly, given quarter and shelter amongst the crews of the Antelope and Adventure.

This brings us up to speed on current events. As we move into January and begin our tempo again, I hope all of you will be returning and joining us for another exciting year in Red Devils!

Upcoming Events:
  • Thire's Desert SAS events
  • Return to RD in January
  • TBA Campaigns for 2022


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Community Review 2021

As many veteran members know, we typically use the break in December each year to take note and reflect on the year's progress. We send out feedback surveys and plan for the next year. 2021 is no exception, and provided next are links to the surveys this year. For ease of use, I've separated the survey into two components: Events and Leadership. 

Each survey response will require a name, please use the format indicated. The results will be only known to myself, and I will generate reports for staff and members afterwards without naming who the responses came from. If there are any questions about the content, please DM me immediately.

So once again, I'm asking for your assistance in helping give feedback on this year's events.

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The deadline for completion of the surveys is 1 JAN 22. While the surveys are not mandatory, they are highly suggested as the feedback from membership is very useful to us for building the unit better.

As always, please follow the instructions in each survey. No joke, troll, meme responses - any attempt to do so will nullify your response.

Links:

Thank you so much for your support!

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  Awards and Promotions No.44
Posted by: T. Barker - 11-07-2021, 01:44 AM - No Replies

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Awards and Promotions No.44

07NOV21 0145 hrs UTC

The following personnel have been removed from the group...
J. Dickinson [Removed]

A. Page [Removed]

O. Joshua [Removed]

V. Kirov [Removed]

J. Booker [Removed]

A. Smith [Retired]


The following personnel have been moved to ELOA…
N/A

The following promotions have been made…

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Recruit K. Salter has been promoted to Private.
Pte. J. Salter has been assigned to No.5 Platoon, No.4 Section, No.4 Rifleman.

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Trooper W. Wolf has been promoted to Lance Corporal.

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Lance Corporal M. Malimete has been promoted to Corporal.

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Lance Corporal N. Schucany has been promoted to Corporal.
Cpl N. Schucany has been reassigned to No.1 Section, Section Commander.

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Second Lieutenant C. Reichert has been promoted to Lieutenant.

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Second Lieutenant M. Standish has been promoted to Lieutenant.

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Lieutenant T. Barker has been promoted to Captain.


The following personnel have changed roles...

Sergeant F. Marshall has been reassigned to No.4 Platoon, Platoon Sergeant.

The following personnel have taken on additional roles…

B. Horsman has joined the Careers Advisors.

N. Schucany has taken the manager position within the Film Crew.

The following qualifications have been awarded…

N/A


The following commendations have been awarded…

A. Oscar has received a Second Good Conduct Stripe.

F. Johansson has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

J. Roberts has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

J. Harris has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

A. Cromwell has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

N. Ramsey has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

W. Centurion has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

F. Marshall has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

T. Rose has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

D. Thire has received an Overseas Service Chevron for thirty six months of service with Red Devils.


The following medals have been awarded…

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The following Personnel have received the FRANCE AND GERMANY STAR:

R. Roger

C. Hamilton

E. Lorenz

W. Armstrong

H. Mann

F. Boyd

J. Wilson

E. Alfred

J. Kozakiewicz

V. Mount

J. Salter


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The following Personnel have received the WAR MEDAL:

E. Lorenz


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The following Personnel have received the BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL:

L. Allen


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The following Personnel have received MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES:

N. Ramsey

M. Malimete

G. Goodspeed

J. Thunder

D. Feng


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The following Personnel have received the DEFENSE MEDAL:

D. Thire

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  Awards and Promotions No.43
Posted by: T. Barker - 10-03-2021, 02:56 AM - No Replies

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Awards and Promotions No.43
02OCT21 0357hrs UTC

The following personnel have been removed from the group...

J. Mercado [Removed]

J. Sandora [Removed]

A. Kerry [Retired]


The following personnel have been moved to Reserves/ELOA…

D. Feng [Company Reserves]


The following promotions have been made…
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Recruit F. Boyd has been promoted to Private.
Pte. F. Boyd has been assigned to No.4 Platoon, No.1 Section, No.5 Rifleman.

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Recruit V. Mount has been promoted to Private.
Pte. V. Mount has been assigned to No.4 Platoon, No.2 Section, No.2 Rifleman.

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Recruit E. Alfred has been promoted to Private.
Pte. E. Alfred has been assigned to No.5 Platoon, No.4 Section, No.1 Rifleman.

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Recruit J. Wilson has been promoted to Private.
Pte. J. Wilson has been assigned to No.5 Platoon, No.4 Section, No.3 Rifleman.

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Recruit J. Kozakiewicz has been promoted to Private.
Pte. J. Kozakiewicz has been assigned to No.5 Platoon, No.6 Section, No.4 Rifleman.

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Recruit A. Johnson has been promoted to Private.
Pte. A. Johnson has been assigned to No.5 Platoon, No.6 Section, No.2 Bren.


The following personnel have changed roles...

Private T. Fisher has been reassigned to B Coy, Company Orderly.

Private E. Sainsbury has been transferred to the Royal Army Medical Corps.
Pte. E. Sainsbury has been reassigned to B Coy, 16 PFA (Attached), Nursing Orderly.

Private E. Ball has returned from ELOA and has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, No.4 Section, No.3 Rifleman


The following personnel have taken on additional roles…

N/A


The following qualifications have been awarded…

N/A


The following commendations have been awarded…

J. Johnson has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

S. Gibbs has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

W. Wolf has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

J. Johnson has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

R. Roger has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

S. Gibbs has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

J. Sledge has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

C. Reichert has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

B. Kaiser has received an Overseas Service Chevron for thirty months of service with Red Devils.

J. Bear has received an Overseas Service Chevron for thirty months of service with Red Devils.


The following medals have been awarded...
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The following Personnel have received the WAR MEDAL:

O. Koalaton

W. Wolf

F. Johansson

C. Hamilton


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The following Personnel have received the FRANCE AND GERMANY STAR:

M. Allermann

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  Awards and Promotions No.42
Posted by: T. Barker - 09-07-2021, 10:12 PM - No Replies

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Awards and Promotions No.42
07SEP21 2212hrs UTC


The following personnel have been removed from the group...


S. Dane [Removed]

B. Watson [Removed]

M. Pixels [Removed]

J. McLaughlin [Removed]

O. Petrus [Removed]

R. Buh [Removed]

C. Glass [Retired]

M. Jefferson [Retired]



The following personnel have been moved to Reserves/ELOA…

L. Menin [Company Reserves]

S. Gates [Company Reserves]

N. Williams [No.5 Platoon Reserves]

E. Ball [No.5 Platoon Reserves]


The following promotions have been made…

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Recruit E. Lorenz has been promoted to Private.
Pte. E. Lorenz has been assigned to No.4 Platoon, No.1 Section, No.4 Rifleman.

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Private N. Schucany has been promoted to Lance Corporal.
LCpl. N. Schucany has been reassigned to No.4 Platoon, Platoon Sergeant.

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Private L. Williamson has been promoted to Lance Corporal.


The following personnel have changed roles...

Private D. Feng has transferred to the Royal Army Medical Corps.
Private D. Feng has been reassigned to B Coy, 16 PFA (Attached), Nursing Orderly.

Private S. Gibbs has transferred to the Reconnaissance Corps and is now a Trooper.
Tpr. S. Gibbs has been reassigned to D Tp, Troop HQ, No.1 Car, Driver-Mechanic.

Private T. Rose has transferred to the Reconnaissance Corps and is now a Trooper.
Tpr. T. Rose has been reassigned to D Tp, No.10 Section, No.3 Car, No.1 L.M.G.

Trooper S. Sledge has been reassigned to D Tp, No.10 Section, No.4 Car, No.1 L.M.G.

Private S. Stevens has been reassigned to No.4 Platoon, Platoon HQ, Batman.

Private A. Oscar has been reassigned to No.4 Platoon, Platoon HQ, Orderly.

Private I. O’Keefe has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, Platoon HQ, Orderly.

Private V. Kirov has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, Platoon HQ, Orderly.

Private A. Smith has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, No.4 Section, No.2 Rifleman.

Private B. Horsman has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, No.4 Section, Mortarman.

Lance Corporal A. Morin has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, No.4 Section, No.2 Bren.

Lance Corporal B. Kaiser has transferred to the Reconnaissance Corps.
LCpl. B. Kaiser has been reassigned to D Tp, Troop HQ, No.1 Car, Driver-Operator.

Lieutenant T. Barker has transferred to the Reconnaissance Corps.
Lt. T. Barker has been reassigned to D Tp, Troop HQ, No.1 Car, Troop Commander.


The following personnel have taken on additional roles…


F. Johannson has joined the film crew.


The following qualifications have been awarded…

N/A


The following commendations have been awarded…


I. O’Keefe has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

B. Horsman has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

M. Stevens has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

N. Williams has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

B. Horsman has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

M. Stevens has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

M. Potter has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

J. Sax has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

A. Baz has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

S. Jansen has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

L. Allen has received an Overseas Service Chevron for thirty months of service with Red Devils.

M. Shardonia has received an Overseas Service Chevron for thirty months of service with Red Devils.

F. Stangenberger has received an Overseas Service Chevron for thirty-six months of service with Red Devils.


The following medals have been awarded...


The following Personnel have received the DEFENCE MEDAL:

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F. Stangenberger

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  Awards and Promotions No.41
Posted by: T. Barker - 08-08-2021, 09:29 PM - No Replies

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Awards and Promotions No.41
08AUG21 2230hrs UTC


The following personnel have been removed from the group...

S. Wilson [Removed]

J. Duke [Removed]

L. Petersen [Removed]

L. McDaid [Removed]

R. Winters [Removed]

F. Ingram [Removed]

B. Bradley [Removed]

M. Ferguson [Removed]

T. Gilmour [Removed]

B. Montgomery [Removed]


The following personnel have been moved to Reserves/ELOA…

N/A


The following promotions have been made…

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Recruit W. Armstrong has been promoted to Private.
Pte. W. Armstrong has been assigned to No.4 Platoon, No.1 Section, No.4 Rifleman.

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Recruit L. Fox has been promoted to Private.
Pte. L. Fox has been assigned to No.4 Platoon, No.2 Section, No.5 Rifleman.

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Recruit A. Kerry has been promoted to Private.
Pte. A. Kerry has been assigned to No.5 Platoon, No.4 Section, No.2 Rifleman.

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Recruit J. McLaughlin has been promoted to Private.
Pte. J. McLaughlin has been assigned to No.5 Platoon, No.4 Section, No.3 Rifleman.

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Recruit A. Smith has been promoted to Private.
Pte. A. Smith has been assigned to No.5 Platoon, No.5 Section, No.1 Rifleman.

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Recruit H. Mann has been promoted to Private.
Pte. H. Mann has been assigned to No.5 Platoon, No.6 Section, No.4 Rifleman.

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Private M. Malimete has been promoted to Lance Corporal.
LCpl. M. Malimete has been reassigned to B Coy, 16 PFA (Attached), Nursing Orderly NCO.

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Private C. Hamilton has transferred to the RAF and has been promoted to Sergeant (Pilot)
Sgt. C. Hamilton has been reassigned to No.74 Squadron RAF, Blue Flight, Element Wingman.


The following personnel have changed roles...

N/A


The following personnel have taken on additional roles…

F. Marshall is now an Instructor.

J. Ketzl is now an Instructor.


The following qualifications have been awarded…

N/A


The following commendations have been awarded…

J. Thunder has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

L. Menin has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

M. Malimete has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

S. Deadman has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

M. Jefferson has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

O. Koalaton has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

J. Janssen has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

J. Thunder has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

E. Sainsbury has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

T. Barker has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twenty-four months of service with Red Devils.

M. Thompson has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twenty-four months of service with Red Devils.

M. Standish has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twenty-four months of service with Red Devils.


The following medals have been awarded...

N/A

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  Awards and Promotions No.40
Posted by: T. Barker - 07-11-2021, 10:05 PM - No Replies

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Awards and Promotions No.40
11JUL21 2305hrs UTC

The following personnel have been removed from the group...

S. Worden [Removed]

M. Dutch [Removed]

C. Darnall [Removed]

J. Bush [Removed]

N. Sean [Removed]

J. Wilson [Removed]

K. Calloway [Removed]

L. Hanns [Retired]

S. Sharpe [Retired]


The following personnel have been moved to Reserves/ELOA…

M. Allermann [No.5 Platoon Reserves]


The following promotions have been made…

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Recruit L. Petersen has been promoted to Private.
Pte. L. Petersen has been assigned to No.4 Platoon, No.1 Section, No.4 Rifleman.

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Recruit N. Bond has been promoted to Private.
Pte. N. Bond has been assigned to No.4 Platoon, No.2 Section, No.4 Rifleman.

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Acting Lance Corporal N. Ramsey has been promoted to Lance Corporal.
LCpl N. Ramsey has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, No.6 Section, No.1 Rifleman.

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Private J. Janssen has been promoted to Lance Corporal.
Lance Corporal J. Janssen has been further promoted to Lance Sergeant.
LSgt J. Janssen has been reassigned to D Troop, No.10 Section, Section Second-in-Command.

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Acting Lance Corporal J. Ketzl has been promoted to Corporal.
Cpl. J. Ketzl has been reassigned to No.4 Platoon, No.1 Section, Section Second-in-Command.

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Lance Corporal S. Deadman has been promoted to Corporal.


The following personnel have changed roles...

Lance Corporal M. Shardonia has transferred to the Royal Army Medical Corps and is now a Private.
Pte. M. Shardonia has been reassigned to B Coy, 16 PFA (Attached), Nursing Orderly.

Lance Sergeant M. Stevens has transferred to the Airborne Infantry and is now a Private.
Pte. M. Stevens has been reassigned to No.4 Platoon, Platoon HQ, Orderly.

Lance Corporal J. Sledge has voluntarily relinquished rank and is now a Trooper.

Trooper W. Wolf has been reassigned to D Troop, No.10 Section, Batman.

Trooper A. Baz has transferred from Reserves and has been assigned to D Troop, No.10 Section, Driver-Operator.

Private J. Johnson has been reassigned to No.4 Platoon, No.1 Section, Section Mortarman.

Private O. Koalaton has been reassigned to No.4 Platoon, No.1 Section, No.2 Bren.

Private T. Rose has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, Platoon HQ, Orderly.

Trooper B. Horsman has transferred to the Airborne Infantry and is now a Private.
Pte. B. Horsman has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, No.5 Section, Section Mortarman.

Private V. Kirov has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, No.5 Section, No.2 Bren.

Private O. Joshua has transferred from the Reserves and has been assigned to No.5 Platoon, No.6 Section, No.2 Rifleman.

Private J. Hoffjäger has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, No.6 Section, Section Marksman.

Private C. Glass has been reassigned to No.5 Platoon, No.6 Section, No.2 Bren.

Lance Corporal B. Kaiser has been reassigned to B Coy, Company Orderly.


The following personnel have taken on additional roles…

N/A


The following qualifications have been awarded…

N/A


The following commendations have been awarded…

A. Baz has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

E. Ball has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

Y. Ignatov has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

T. Fisher has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

M. Bluebeard has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

H. Chu has received a Good Conduct Stripe.

J. Ketzl has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

N. Schucany has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

D. Feng has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

L. Williamson has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

A. Betts has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

E. Ball has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

Y. Ignatov has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

T. Fisher has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

I. O’Keefe has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

D Wollons has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

D. Anzio has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

M. Bluebeard has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

H. Chu has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

C. Knight has received an Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

M. Bogey has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twenty-four months of service with Red Devils.

A. Oscar has received an Overseas Service Chevron for twenty-four months of service with Red Devils.

C. Thorpe has received an Overseas Service Chevron for thirty-six months of service with Red Devils.


The following medals have been awarded...

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The following Personnel have received the FRANCE AND GERMANY STAR:

D. Wollons

D. Anzio

M. Bluebeard

H. Chu

J. Thunder

E. Sainsbury

M. Stevens

B. Horsman

J. Johnson

G. Goodspeed

J. Ketzl

N. Schucany

D. Feng

L. Williamson

A. Betts

S. Deadman

M. Jefferson

M. Malimete

T. Gilmour

O. Koalaton

N. Williams

M. Ferguson

W. Wolf

F. Johansson

C. Glass

L. Fox

N. Bond

B. Bradley


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The following Personnel have received the FRANCE AND GERMANY CLASP on their AIR CREW EUROPE STAR:

J. Sax

W. Centurion


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The following Personnel have been awarded a MENTIONS IN DESPATCHES:

M. Malimete

W. Wolf


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The following Personnel have received the DEFENCE MEDAL:

C. Thorpe

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