Battle of Britain: Josef Frantisek, DFM & Bar 303 Squadron

8th October 1940

 

He was awarded the DFM on 17th September and was decorated by the King at Northolt on 1st October. During a routine patrol on 8th October Frantisek was killed, when his Hurricane, R4175, crashed at Cuddington Way, Ewell, Surrey, after he clipped his wing tip on a tree.

He is buried in Northwood Cemetery, Middlesex. Frantisek was awarded the VM (5th Class) (gazetted 23rd December 1940), the KW and three Bars (gazetted 1st February 1941) and the Czech Military Cross (gazetted 15th July 1941).
Battle of Britain London Monument - Sgt. J FRANTISEK

 

God Bless His Brave Young Soul R.I.P.