Frank Hegarty

[JeanB]

My late brother was awarded the AFC in 1951 and a Bar thereto in 1954. I have been unable to trace the recommendations for the awards and any information would be most gratefully received.

JeanB

[paulmcmillan]

If anyone can help Jean is looking for Francis Michael HEGARTY #164406

His AFC and Bar is as follows

LONDON GAZETTE, 1 JANUARY, 1951
Air Ministry, 1st January, 1951.
Air Force Cross
Flight Lieutenant Francis Michael HEGARTY (164406), R.A.F.


LONDON GAZETTE, 10 JUNE, 1954
Air Ministry, 10th June, 1954.
Bar to Air Force Cross
Acting Squadron Leader Francis Michael HEGARTY, A.F.C. (164406)

[JeanB]

If anyone can help Jean is looking for Francis Michael HEGARTY #164406

His AFC and Bar is as follows

LONDON GAZETTE, 1 JANUARY, 1951
Air Ministry, 1st January, 1951.
Air Force Cross
Flight Lieutenant Francis Michael HEGARTY (164406), R.A.F.


LONDON GAZETTE, 10 JUNE, 1954
Air Ministry, 10th June, 1954.
Bar to Air Force Cross
Acting Squadron Leader Francis Michael HEGARTY, A.F.C. (164406)

Thanks Paul - as it happens, I do have the London Gazette entries, but what I would very much like to know now is the `what for`? Any ideas where I might find this information: JeanB

[jonny]

Jean,

The citation for the award of the 1951 AFC is contained within the file - Air 2/10106 - at The National Archives in Kew. I have a copy of this file. If you would like to provide me with your email address, I can send it through. I can not assist with the bar to his AFC.

Rgds

Jonny

[JeanB]

Jean,

The citation for the award of the 1951 AFC is contained within the file - Air 2/10106 - at The National Archives in Kew. I have a copy of this file. If you would like to provide me with your email address, I can send it through. I can not assist with the bar to his AFC.

Rgds

Jonny

Marvellous news - thanks. My email is (Removed on request - Ross). Look forward to hearing from you Jean

[jonny]

Jean,

I have sent you the relevant image from the file via your email address. I would recommend that you now remove the email address or alter it in the above post, to prevent spammers using it. I have learned the hard way in this respect!

Rgds

Jonny