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Entry
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DACKOMBE
(and variants)
Forces War Records
H V DACOMBE
1945


Below is the information for H V DACOMBE

First Name: H V 
Surname: Dacombe 
Information: Officer of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 
Rank: War Substantive Flight Lieutenant 
Campaign Medals: War Medal 1939-1945

As with most Armed Forces Serving Personal during the conflict of World War Two, H V Dacombe was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal. 

1939-45 Star
Given the information available to us it is likely that H V Dacombe was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945.
H V Dacombe would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.

Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp. 

Service: Royal Air Force 
Primary_Unit: Administrative And Special Duties Branch 
Secondary_Unit: Administrative and Miscellaneous Duties 
Seniority Date: 23/01/1945 

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