David Alwyne PEMBERTON DFC. Squadron, Leader (Pilot) 33036, 1st Squadron, Royal Air Force. Born 1912 to Guy [F.R.I.B.A] and Emily Murial Pemberton, nee Allday of Broadway, Worcestershire. At dawn on 3rd November 1940 Pemberton was flying back from Collyweston to Wittering in Hurricane I P2751. He was killed when he slow-rolled and flew into the ground, he was aged 28. At rest in St Eadburgha New Churchyard, Broadway.
Commemorated on Chipping Campden War Memorial.
London Gazette dated 1 October 1940 -
Air Ministry. 1st October 1940. ROYAL AIR FORCE.
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the undermentioned appointment and awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Citation.
Squadron Leader David Alwyne PEMBERTON (33036).
This officer has displayed outstanding leadership since the return of his squadron from France. He has led the squadron on almost every operation during which time it has destroyed or. damaged fifty-one enemy aircraft. His qualities of leadership and personal example have' contributed largely to these successes.
Wills and Admin, Ancestry -
David Alwyne PEMBERTON of 42 Leicester Lane, Leamington Spa. Died 3 November 1940 at Wittering, Northamptonshire. His effects went to his sister Emily Muriel Pemberton, single woman
Photograph and cause of death credit to
http://www.bbm.org.uk/airmen/Pemberton.htm
