Peter Langloh Donkin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Peter Langloh Donkin

New Zealand bomber pilot with the Royal Air Force

Date of Birth: 19-Jun-1913

Place of Birth: New Zealand

Date of Death: 12-Jul-2000

Profession: aircraft pilot

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Peter Langloh Donkin (19 June 1913 – 12 July 2000) was a New Zealand reconnaissance pilot with the Royal Air Force (RAF) who rose to the rank of Air Commodore.
He is thought to be the first western serviceman to be attacked by the Germans in World War II.Citation for Distinguished Service Order : 22 Feb 1944 : awarded to Group Captain Peter Langloh Donkin Commanding Officer 35 Wing : "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in operations.
From a low level he took excellent photographs of a heavily defended section of the French coat.
As a Commanding Officer he distinguished himself with outstanding leadership and his careful planning and discipline have enabled his squadrons to undertake sustained offensive and photographic operations with notable success."