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INDENTD.F.C. London Gazette 13.9.1940. Flying Officer, No. 235 Squadron. The recommendation states -- "This officer has carried out approximately 100 hours operational flying as the Leader of a Section during the last three months. He has on all occasions displayed a fine offensive spirit and has led his Section with great coolness and determination. On two occasions his section has been attacked by superior enemy forces and, although on both occasions his two following aircraft have been shot down, he has carried on and completed the patrol on his own. On May 12th., when attacked by 8 ME 109s this officer succeeded in shooting down one and seriously damaging a second. On 27th. June, whilst one of six carrying out a recconnaissance of the Zuider Zee on his own. At the end of this patrol he encountered a Heinkel seaplane which he attacked and only broke off the engagement when all his ammunition was expended."
Squadron Leader Reginald John Peacock, D.F.C., entered the Royal Air Force August 1937, completed his pilot training at No. 1 Flying Training School, Leuchars and his appointment and rank of Pilot Officer was confirmed the following year; posted to 235 Squadron (Blenheims) January 1940 and promoted Flying Officer in March; he served with 235 through the 'Battle of Britain' (on Aircrew roll for bar) until mid. November and during his service with the squadron took part in a number of coastal operations and fighter patrols in which he assisted in and was also responsible for the damage and destruction of enemy aircraft (see Squadron Record Book for details of sorties); Flying Officer, March and was posted to Aldergrove 20 November with one flight of 235 which became 'B' flight of the newly formed 272 Squadron; Flight Lieutenant September 1941; Acting Squadron Leader rejoined 235 Squadron May 1942; in August a detachment of Beaufighters was redesignated 227 Squadron and was employed on anti-shipping duties at Luqua, Malta; Acting Squadron Leader Peacock was posted to 227 Squadron 25 January 1943 and was listed as killed in action 5th February in North Africa; he is buried in Tobruk War Cemetery
Peacock's Italy Star issued in error, has been replaced with his correct entitlement -- the Africa Star with 'North Africa 1942-43' bar
Squadron Leader Reginald John Peacock, D.F.C., entered the Royal Air Force August 1937, completed his pilot training at No. 1 Flying Training School, Leuchars and his appointment and rank of Pilot Officer was confirmed the following year; posted to 235 Squadron (Blenheims) January 1940 and promoted Flying Officer in March; he served with 235 through the 'Battle of Britain' (on Aircrew roll for bar) until mid. November and during his service with the squadron took part in a number of coastal operations and fighter patrols in which he assisted in and was also responsible for the damage and destruction of enemy aircraft (see Squadron Record Book for details of sorties); Flying Officer, March and was posted to Aldergrove 20 November with one flight of 235 which became 'B' flight of the newly formed 272 Squadron; Flight Lieutenant September 1941; Acting Squadron Leader rejoined 235 Squadron May 1942; in August a detachment of Beaufighters was redesignated 227 Squadron and was employed on anti-shipping duties at Luqua, Malta; Acting Squadron Leader Peacock was posted to 227 Squadron 25 January 1943 and was listed as killed in action 5th February in North Africa; he is buried in Tobruk War Cemetery
Peacock's Italy Star issued in error, has been replaced with his correct entitlement -- the Africa Star with 'North Africa 1942-43' bar