Commands held No.35 Wing RAF Rank Air commodore Service/branch Royal Air Force | Died 2000 Name Peter Donkin | |
Awards Distinguished Service Order (DSO), Commander of the British Empire (CBE) | ||
Peter Langloh Donkin CBE DSO (1913-2000) was a New Zealand reconnaissance pilot with the Royal Air Force (RAF) who rose to the rank of Air Commodore. He is thought to be the first western serviceman to be attacked by the Germans in World War II.
Citation for Distinguished Service Order : 22 Feb 1944 : awarded to Group Captain Peter Langloh Donkin Commanding Officer 35 Wing : "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. 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."