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Robert Crosley | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | 'Mike' |
| Born | 24 February 1920 |
| Died | 20 June 2010 (aged 90) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
Rober 'Mike' Crosley (24 February 1920 – 20 June 2010) was a British flying ace of the Royal Navy (RN) during the Second World War. He was credited with five aerial victories.
Early life
[edit]Robert Michael Crosley, known as Mike, was born on 24 February 1920.[1]
Second World War
[edit]In May 1943, Crosley was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for "bravery and distinguished services during the operations which led to the landing of the Allied Armies in North Africa".[2]
In August 1945 his "determination and address in air attacks on targets in Japan" was recognised with a Bar to his DSC.[3]
Postwar service
[edit]He received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Services in the Air in the 1955 New Year Honours.[4]
He retired from the RN in February 1970.[5]
Later life
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ "In memory: Commander Robert Michael ('Mike') Crosley DSC* Royal Navy". The Naval Review. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "No. 36001". The London Gazette (Supplement). 4 May 1943. p. 2004.
- ^ "No. 37232". The London Gazette (Supplement). 21 August 1945. p. 4221.
- ^ "No. 40366". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1955. p. 36.
- ^ "No. 45047". The London Gazette (Supplement). 24 February 1970. p. 2251.
References
[edit]- Shores, Christopher; Williams, Clive (1994). Aces High: A Tribute to the Most Notable Fighter Pilots of the British and Commonwealth Forces in WWII. London: Grub Street. ISBN 1-898697-00-0.