Help re DSO for Charles Louis Roman DFC

[Rene Romainville]

Hello Gerry,

As mentionned by Serge, in many case it does not appears due to family safety.

As he received his DSO in July 1944,
have you look at the 272 Sqn ORB it may appears , he left the squadron in September

Best regards

rene

[Jelle_]

Hi all,
Indeed are foreign receivers of any British award not recorded in the London Gazette.
In this instance though it seems as if this rule does not apply:
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/...upplement/4061
(7th from the bottom, left column)

I would be keen on receiving the citation for the DFC

Serge, am I correct that his awards are not listed on the museum website?

Best
Jelle

http://en.ww2awards.com/person/50017

[gedburke3]

Hi Jelle,
Thanks for your answer.
I am aware of his DFC entry in the gazette but can't find anything relating to his DSO.
I will check the ORB when I am at Kew next.
Kind regards
Gerry

[Jelle_]

For what it's worth: his DSO is also mentioned in Chris Shores' Those Other Eagles

[Oldduffer]

Because Chris Shores records it does not mean it's gospel!

By that I mean we all make mistakes or repeat others mistakes.

Why would Roman's DFC be published but not a DSO? The enemy would pick up information on both awards.

Let's have a photo of the medals a mounted, please. That will settle this once and for all.

Colin Cummings

[Grexx]

For what it's worth: his DSO is also mentioned in Chris Shores' Those Other Eagles

On the other hand, Michael Maton does not record Roman`s DSO in his "Honour the Air Forces".

Regards,
Greg

[gedburke3]

Dear all,
Thanks for all of your replies.
I am happy that Serge's post 8 confirms that he was awarded the DSO.
Kind regards
Gerry

[Oldduffer]

I've just checked James Sutherland's book dealing with the DSO post 1920.

Unfortunately, no reference to Roman.

Colin Cummings

[Rene Romainville]

Hello Colin,

If you go to www.bbm.org.uk/roman, you will see some photos
Hoping it will help

Best regards
rene

[Oldduffer]

Good Morning Rene,

Unfortunately, the link is 'broken' and hence I cannot view the photos.

Colin Cummings