
John Slessor
About
senior commander in the Royal Air Force
Quick Facts
- Name
- John Slessor
- Born
- 1897-06-03
- Died
- 1979-07-12
- Occupation
- aircraft pilot / military personnel
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- Ranikhet
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseHermione Guinness1923-05-08 — 1970-09-14
Family
- FatherArthur Kerr Slessor
- ChildJuliet Hermione Slessor
- ChildJohn Slessor
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
6 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Military Cross | Received |
| — | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath | Received |
| — | Commander of the Legion of Merit | Received |
| — | Distinguished Service Order | Received |
| — | Legion of Honour | Received |
Education
- Haileybury and Imperial Service College
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q2693759 ↗
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