Maurice C. H. Barber

Maurice Clinton Hilton Barber, DFC, OBE (born 8 August 1912, date of death unknown) was a South African lieutenant colonel in the South African Air Force during World War II.

Biography

Barber was born in Craddock.[1] Barber served during World War II in the Squadron 250 of the RAF on the Western front in 1942. He went on to command Squadron 450 / RAAF November 1942 until March 1943. Although it was considered to have achieved 5 wins, it seems that this total is only 3. He received a DFC in February 1943 and was transferred to the SAAF with the rank of lieutenant colonel. After the war, he became the Federal Director of Civil Aviation in Southern Rhodesia.[2]

Awards

Distinguished Flying Cross citation

Barber's official DFC citation says:

During operations in the Western Desert this officer displayed great skill and unflagging devotion to duty. As flight and squadron commander his steady judgment and high morale proved a tower of strength. In 1 flight during the battle of El Alamein, Squadron Leader Barber destroyed 3 Junkers 87's. His example has been worthy of high praise.[3]

References
  1. Shores, C; Williams C. Aces High: A Tribute to the Most Notable Fighter Pilots. Grub Street. p. 101. ISBN 1-898697-00-0.
  2. "Barber's biography". Ciel de Gloire. Ciel de Gloire. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  3. "Barber's awards". TracesOfWar.com. TracesOfWar.com. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  4. "No. 42688". The London Gazette (Supplement). 25 May 1962. p. 4358.
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