| Birth: | Jun. 14, 1913 | | Death: | Dec. 9, 1941 | 
World War II Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Squadron Leader in the 62 Squadron of The Royal Air Force. On December 9, 1941, Squadron Leader Scarf, was leader of the raid on the Japanese Army at Singora, Malaya. Despite attacks from roving fighters he completed his bombing run and was on his way back when his aircraft was hit and he was severely wounded. He managed to crash-land his plane without causing any injury to his crew and was rushed to hospital where later he died. For most prestigious gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross Medal June, 1946. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for Arthur Scarf | | | Burial:
Taiping War Cemetery
Taiping
Perak, Malaysia |
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Record added: Dec 09, 2003
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