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Biography
Leading Aircraftman Rhys Williams served as a wireless operator and air gunner in RAF Bomber Command, flying Stirling bombers from RAF Stradishall. He completed 30 operational sorties over occupied Europe and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. A Cardiff boy through and through, he returned home to work in the city's steelworks.
Biography (Russian)
Старший рядовой авиации Рис Уильямс служил радистом и воздушным стрелком в Бомбардировочном командовании ВВС, летая на бомбардировщиках Стирлинг с авиабазы Стрэдишолл. Он выполнил 30 боевых вылетов над оккупированной Европой и был награждён Медалью за лётные заслуги. Настоящий кардиффец, он вернулся домой работать на сталелитейном заводе.
Awards & Decorations
- ★Air Crew Europe Star
- ★DFM
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