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Johannes Morkel FAURE DSO DFC and Bar
was attached to 92 Squadron RAF on 17/8/1942
DSO Citation London Gazette Friday, 23 March, 1945: Lieutenant-Colonel Johannes Morkel FAURE, D.F.C. (I43113V), S.A.A.F.
This officer has completed numerous sorties on his third tour of operational duty. In these operrations he has led large formations of aircraft in attacks against a variety of targets. Much of the success achieved can be attributed to this officer's outstanding ability, personal courage and unswerving devotion to duty. In addition to his gallant work in the air, Lieutenant-Colonel Faure has shown a high standard of organising ability and great drive qualities which have contributed materially to the efficiency of the formations he
commands.
DFC Bar Citation London Gazette Friday, 13 July, 1945: Lieutenant-Colonel Johannes Morkel 'FAURE, D.S.O.,D.F.C. (I4113V), S.A.A.F.
Since being awarded the Distinguished Service Order, this officer has participated in many sorties much of the success of which can be attributed to Lieutenant-Colonel Faure's brilliant leadership and great skill.
Within a period of a few weeks prior to the cessation of hostilities in the Italian theatre, Lieutenant-Colonel Faure led sections of aircraft in sorties on which some 27 mechanical vehicles, more than 30 buildings occupied by the enemy and various gun positions were destroyed. His coolness and courage in the face of the heaviest opposing fire has set an example which has inspired all.
