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249 Squadron
1945-07-31 London Gazette No. 37202
Flight Sergeant Monkmau has participated in many sorties during which much success has been obtained. Numerous locomotives, railway trucks, marshalling yards and gun positions have been most effectively attacked. On one occasion in March, 1945, Flight Sergeant Monkman attacked an ammunition train near Derventa. As he flew over the waggons they exploded beneath his aircraft setting it on fire. Nevertheless, this airman flew on in the direction of partisan held country. Only when he was Ibeyond enemy territory, did he leave his aircraft by parachute. This action was typical of the coolness and courage shown throughout his tour of operational duty.
