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Son of Mrs. T. Danahy, of Riverside, Albert County, New Brunswick. Grandson of Theresa Danahy. Born in 1922. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 22 April 1941), No.8 EFTS (graduated 9 June 1941), and No.15 SFTS (graduated 20 August 1941).
<p>Award effective 2 March 1943 as per London Gazette dated 12 March 1943 and AFRO 616/43 dated 9 April 1943.</p><p>Pilot Officer Danahy is a keen and dependable captain of aircraft who has invariably completed his attacks with courage and determination. In October 1942, he took part in the daylight raid on Milan, an extremely long and difficult operation, during which he displayed resolution and courage in locating the target accurately. In January 1943, after a successfull attack on a target in the Ruhr, Pilot Officer Danahy's aircraft was attacked by an enemy night fighter. Though considerable damage was sustained, he skillfully evaded further attacks and flew his bomber safely to base.</p>
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Page 151 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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