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Originally Posted by Kyt  Thought I'd try one from the bottom of the list.
John Cecil MACGOWN (72766).
MEDICAL BRANCH.
The undermentioned is granted commission in the ranks stated. 23rd May 1939:
Flight Lieutenant John Cecil MACGOWN, M.D., Ch.B
S/L 16 December 1941
Mentioned in Despatches 2nd June 1944
Acting Wing Commander J. C. MACGOWN (72766), R.A.F.V.R.
Distinguished Flying Cross. 6th June, 1944
Acting Wing Commander John Cecil MACGOWN (72766), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. (8 Group HQ)
Relinquished commission 10th Feb. 1954:
Squadron Leaders, retaining the rank of Wing Commander J. C. MACGOWN, D.F.C., M.D., Ch.B. (72766). |
“Doc” MacGown’s 110 year old widow – “the oldest woman in Scotland” - died in Scotland about three weeks ago.