Edward Brian Mortimer-Rose

RAF Flight Lieutenant

Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar

From Littleport, Cambridgeshire
Son of Edward & Eelinn Mortimer-Rose of Troon, Ayrshire
Attended Haileybury School (where he used ROSE only)
He joined the RAF in February 1939
Granted a Short Service Commission on 2 May 1939
Posted to 234 Squadron in November
Flew with that unit during the Battle of Britain & into 1941
To the Middle East in November 1941 then straight to Malta
Where he took command of 249 Squadron on 6 December 1941
Shot down 26 December, he crash landed at Luqa
After recovering, he took command of 185 Sqn. in Feb. 1942
He led 185 Squadron until May 1942, then took a rest from Ops
In January 1943 he was posted to the Algeria/Tunisia front
He reverted from Acting Squadron Leader to Flight Lieutenant
And took command of a flight of 111 Squadron
Just a few days later, on 28 January 1943, he was KiFA when
His Spitfire collided with W/C George Gilroy's as they took off from Souk el Khemis. Gilroy survived.
Edward is buried at the Medjez-el-Bab War Cemetery (ref. 6C4)

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THE LONDON GAZETTE, 6 JUNE 1941
ROYAL AIR FORCE
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy:

Distinguished Flying Cross

Acting Flight Lieutenant Edward Brian MORTIMER-ROSE (41944), No. 234 Squadron

This officer has displayed great skill as a fighter pilot. In a recent combat he destroyed two of five enemy aircraft destroyed by his flight thus bringing his victories to at least six. He has set a splendid example and has contributed materially to the high standard of efficiency in his squadron.

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THE LONDON GAZETTE, 12 DECEMDER 1941 - Fifth Supplement to the Gazette of 9 December 1941
ROYAL AIR FORCE
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy:

Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross

Acting Flight Lieutenant Edward Brian MORTIMER-ROSE, D.F.C. (41944), No. 234 Squadron

This officer is a relentless and inspiring fighter pilot. He has participated in every operational sortie undertaken by his squadron and, many times, has carried out individual attacks in enemy occupied country with great success. Flight Lieutenant Mortimer-Rose has destroyed at least 7 and damaged a further 9 enemy aircraft.

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Victories Include :

8 Aug 1940
15 Aug 1940
18 Aug 1940

26 Aug 1940
9 Oct 1940
26 Oct 1940
24 Nov 1940
20 Dec 1940
25 Dec 1940

11 Feb 1941
11 Mar 1941
23 Mar 1941
2 Apr 1941
8 May 1941
19 May 1941
17 June 1941
14 July 1941

15 Oct 1941
19 Dec 1941
24 Dec 1941

21 Mar 1942
23 Mar 1942

1/3 Ju88
one Me110
one Me109
one Me109
one Me109
1/2 Ju88
one Ju88
1/2 Do17
1/2 Do17
one Ju88

one Ju88
1/3 Me110
1/3 Ju88
one Ju88
1/2 Do17
two Me109s
1/2 Me109
one Me109
one Me109
two Me109
one Ju88
1/3 Ju88

two Me110s
3/4 Ju88

probable
destroyed
destroyed &
probable
destroyed
probable
probable
destroyed
damaged
damaged

damaged
destroyed
damaged
probable
damaged
destroyed
destroyed
destroyed &
damaged
damaged
destroyed
destroyed

destroyed
damaged [1]

10.66 / 2.83 / 7.08

[1] 1/4 share of three damaged

Score from Aces High 2nd Ed. by Shores & Williams

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