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Harry Burton

1919 – 1993

Royal Air Force air marshals

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About Harry Burton

Lived 1919 – 1993 (aged 74). Harry Burton was a military personnel.

Air Marshal Sir Harry Burton (2 May 1919 – 29 November 1994) During the Second World War, he served as a pilot with No. 215 Squadron and then No. 149 Squadron and Air Officer Commanding No. 46 Group and received his knighthood in 1971 before retiring in 1973.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
High School of Glasgow
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath; Distinguished Service Order; Mentioned in Despatches

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Harry Burton's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Burton?

Royal Air Force air marshals (1919–1993)

When was Harry Burton born?

Harry Burton was born on 2 May 1919 in Rutherglen.

When did Harry Burton die?

Harry Burton died on 30 November 1993.

What was Harry Burton's occupation?

Harry Burton was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Burton

· Wikidata: Q5667639

· DBpedia: Harry Burton (RAF officer)

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