Douglas Charles Wilson FORTIER
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- Douglas Charles Wilson FORTIER. D.F.C. Flight Lieutenant 142046 Royal Air Force stationed at RAF Little Rissington. Born 7 August 1916 died 26 April 1951 aged 34.
Flight Lieutenant Fortier was flying plane F884 Havard T.2B and aircraft FX438 collided whilst they were making their approaches to land. Flight Lieutenant D F Orchard was injured but survived. Flt Lieutenant Fortier died of his injuries.
At rest in Chapel Cemetery (part of) Moreton in Marsh Cemetery, Gloucestershire.
London Gazette dated 30 June 1944 -
Air Ministry, 30th June 1944. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards Distinguished Flying Cross. Acting Flight Lieutenant, Douglas Charles Wilson FORTIER (142046), R.A.F.V.R., 103 Sqn and many others.
