Historical information

Pilot Officer Wilkinson 400444 was seconded from the RAAF to the RAF flying missions over Germany. His gallantry earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross in March 1944 for numerous successful missions over Germany. He was Killed in Action on 30th of August 1944.

Physical description

Brown timber frame containing 5 metal medals, photograph of Airman, flying patch and plague on red felt background

Inscriptions & markings

Bronze Plaque:
Service Number 400444
P.,O. John W. Wilkinson DFC
Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross March 1944
Killed in Action over Germany August 1944