Harold A. Sygrove DFC

[Dave_Kent]

Hello:

I received the following e-mail a few days ago, but have been unable to find anything to help. Can other Forum members please come to the aid of the family.


"Hello:Hi my name is James Sygrove. My father received the DFC during WWII and
we have no idea what he did to receive this award. Would you know where
I might find out this information. His Name was Harold A. Sygrove and
was in the RAF. He died over 20 years ago and took his story with him.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

James Sygrove"

I have asked for additional information and will post any I receive.

Thanks

Dave

[Dave_Kent]

I have since found out that Harold Sygrove was English.

Thanks

Dave

[Frank_Olynyk]

Harold Arthur Sygrove, Pilot Officer. Service number 185215. RAFVR. 635 Squadron. "Gazetted" in the London Gazette, 17 Aril 1945, page 2027. No citation given.

635 Squadron was equipped with Lancaster III and VI aircraft. Therefore Bomber Command. The ORB will be in Air 27 in the PRO, award documentation is buried in Air 2 (you will need help from RAF finding the proper citation).

Frank.

[Dave_Kent]

Hello Frank:

Thanks !! I will pass the information along to the family. I know they will be pleased.

Thanks again

Dave

[Dave_Kent]

I received a brief update from the RAF Museum with a few additional details RE Harold Sygrove:

Born: 1921 near Watford, HERTS.

Educated: C. of E. school Aldenham and Watford Art and Technical school

Enlisted: July 1941

Trained: in Canada

Commissioned: October 1944

Entitled to the 1939 / 43 Star


As always, any additional information that can be provided will be greatly appreciated.

Dave