Wing Commander D.H Lee DFC

[Charles Smith]

Hi,

Looking for early war-time career, pre-1943 of Wing Commander Donald Henry Lee DFC.

Any pointers most welcome.

TIA

Chaz

[Resmoroh]

Donald Henry Lee (33140)

15 Dec 1934 Granted PC as Plt Off after RAFC Cranwell.
15 Jun 1936 Promoted Fg Off.
15 Jun 1938 Promoted Flt Lt.
1 Aug 1939 Promoted Sqn Ldr.
18 Jan 1944 Award DFC Wg Cdr Donald Henry Lee, 620 Sqn.
27 Jun 1947 Award Order of Leopold with Palme and Croix de Guerre
1940 with Palme, Wg Cdr Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Donald Henry LEE, D.F.C. (33140), Reserve of Air Force Officers.

HTH
Peter Davies

[Charles Smith]

Peter,

Thank you kindly.

Chaz

[COL BRUGGY]

Hello,

Squadron Leader to Wing Commander

1st July 1947.

D H Lee, D F C (33140)

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/...upplement/3418

Col.

[HughAHalliday]

LEE, Donald Henry, W/C, DFC (33140, Royal Air Force) - No.620 Squadron - Public Record Office Air 2/9642 has recommendation for a Dutch award. This was not granted, but the text is transcribed for the historical record.

This officer has participated in numerous sorties dropping paratroops and supplies in the Low Countries. He flew on four missions during the Arnhem operations. During the last of these sorties Wing Commander Lee’s aircraft was set on fire by enemy action but he succeeded in effecting a masterly landing with the undercarriage retracted. This officer has displayed outstanding leadership, skill and courage.

[COL BRUGGY]

Hello,

One other foreign award for D. H. LEE D.F.C.:

Whitehall, May 6, 1955.
The Queen has been pleased to give and grant unto the undermentioned Officers of the Royal Air Force Her Majesty's Royal Licence and authority to wear Decorations which have been conferred upon them by His Majesty the King of Norway, in recognition of valuable services rendered by them in the capacity of instructors to the Royal Norwegian Air Force:-

ORDER OF ST. OLAV.
Chevalier (First Class).

Group Captain Donald Henry Lee, D.F.C.
Group Captain Arthur John Mason, D.F.C.

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/...0470/page/2619

Col.