Aaron, Arthur Louis b. March 5, 1922 d. August 13, 1943 World War II Victoria Cross Recipient. The only Leeds native awarded the Victoria Cross during World War II; he was a 1941 graduate of the Leeds School of Architecture. After earning his wings in June, 1942 he was assigned to No. 218 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Already a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Medal, he was the acting flight sergeant during the August 12, 1943 raid on Turin, Italy. His aircraft, a heavy bomber, was hit by gunfire and badly damaged. His navigator...[Read More] (Bio by: Beth Painter) Bone Military Cemetery, Annaba, Annaba, Algeria Plot: II.B.3.
b. March 5, 1922 d. August 13, 1943