George Herman BENNIONS, DFC

Squadron Leader George Herman BENNIONS, D.F.C., Royal Air Force, (Retired) died 30th January 2004 aged 90. His full name was George Herman Bennions ( Nickname Ben) Born in Burslem, Stoke on Trent 15th March 1913 and attended Longton High School. He joined the RAF at Halton in January 1929 as an Aircraft Apprentice. He passed out as an LAC Engine Fitter in December 1931. Served in the RAF from 1929-1946. Squadron Leader with 41 Squadron RAF Fought in WW2 and in the Battle of Britain as a Spitfire Pilot.
London Gazetted dated 21 May 1940
ROYAL AIR FORCE. GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH.
The undermentioned are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities as Pilot Officers on probation on the dates stated
1st April 1940. Flight Sergeant. 563057 George Herman BENNIONS His Commission number 43354

He was a founder member of the Guinea Pig Club when he underwent plastic surgery by Archie Mclndoe. His DFC (gazetted 1st October 1940) was awarded on the day he was shot down.
Citation
Pilot Officer George Herman BENNIONS
(43354)-
Pilot Officer Bennions has led his section with great distinction. He has destroyed seven enemy aircraft and possibly several others. His determination and coolness have had a splendid influence on his squadron as a whole.

He is at rest with his wife Avis and son Tony in Catterick Cemetery, Yorkshire