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his squadron, which was now No. 213 Squadron RAF, and took command in May 1918. In August 1918 he took command of the newly formed No.233 Squadron RAF which had a
Fighter Defence Flight of Camels at RAF Walmer under the command of Captain W. M. Alexander, another Flight (491)at Dover (Guston Road)and the Seaplane flight (407) Dover, Marine Parade. In March 1919 the Squadron moved its headquarters to RAF Walmer. In total he was credited with five aerial victories.
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in air fights and bombing raids. Since the award of a bar to the
Distinguished Service Cross, Act. Flt. Cdr. Graham has carried out five night bombing raids, and attacked and brought down three enemy seaplanes. On one occasion he ascended at night for
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