Peter Langloh Donkin
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Invercargill, New Zealand
Orange, New South Wales, Australia
Peter Langloh Donkin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 June 1913 Invercargill, New Zealand |
| Died | 12 July 2000 (aged 87) Orange, New South Wales, Australia |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Air Force |
| Rank | Air Commodore |
| Commands | RAF Hong Kong RAF Chivenor No. 35 Wing RAF No. 33 Wing RAF No. 239 Squadron RAF No. 4 Squadron RAF No. 225 Squadron RAF |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order |
Air Commodore Peter Langloh Donkin, CBE, DSO (19 June 1913 – 12 July 2000) was a New Zealand reconnaissance pilot with the Royal Air Force (RAF). He is thought to be the first western serviceman to be attacked by the Germans in the Second World War.[1]
In February 1938, he was a flight lieutenant and a flight commander of No. 16 Squadron RAF.[2]
Citation for Distinguished Service Order, 22 February 1944:
In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in operations. From a low level he took excellent photographs of a heavily defended section of the French coat [sic]. As a Commanding Officer he distinguished himself with outstanding leadership and his careful planning and discipline have enabled his squadrons to undertake sustained offensive and photographic operations with notable success.[citation needed]
