Squadron Leader Peter William Olber Mould, 33414

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  • Unit - Royal Air Force 185 Squadron
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  • Died - 01/10/1941
  • Age - 24
  • Decorations - Distinguished Flying Cross And Bar

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Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Squadron Leader Peter William Olber Mould was the son of Charles Brown Mould and Ethel Marguerite Mould and the husband of Phyllis Mould.
He had a Triple Blue award from RAF College at Cranwell for his achievements in Rugby Football, Cricket and Athletics.
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The death of Peter William Olber Mould was reported in the Market Harborough Advertiser of 29th March 1942:
'Squadron Leader's Death'
'Acting Squadron Leader Peter William Olber Mould DFC of Hallaton, who was previously reported missing, as noted in this journal, is now presumed killed in action. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B, Mould and a nephew of Mr. Tom Mould, formerly of Drayton and now of Kettering.'
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Submitted by B. Hakewill, 2018

Peter WO Mould is commemorated on the Malta Memorial, which commemorates almost 2300 airmen from Commonwealth Air Forces who lost their lives during the Second World War whilst flying from bases in Austria, Italy, Sicily, Malta, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, West Africa, Yugoslavia, Gilbraltar and the Adriatic/Mediterranean Islands, and have no known grave.

Leicestershire Project Findings
  • Conflict - World War II
  • Burial Place - Commemorated on the Malta Memorial, Panel 1, Column 1.

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