KELSICK – Osmund Randolph

Flt. Lt. Osmund Randolph Kelsick DFC (1383396 & 149954)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1383396 – Osmund Randolph Kelsick – Montserrat – attested 30.12.40 – Pilot
149954 – F/O – commissioned 12.10.43 – Seriously Injured 12.5.43 (?)

Later Flight Lieutenant (26/06/1945)

Citation for DFC, London Gazette, 20 October, 1944:

Flying Officer Osmund Randolph KELSICK (149954) R.A.F.V.R.. 175 Sqn.
Flying Officer Kelsick has displayed great determination and keenness in the execution of his
assignments and has shown the powers of an outstanding leader. He has participated in many
attacks on strongly defended targets, during which much damage has been inflicted on the enemy.

[Courtesy AD]

O.R. Kelsick – Leeward & Windward Islands – attested 30.12.40 – Pilot
F/O – commissioned 12.10.43 – S.Inj. 12.5.43 (?)

[Source: NA AIR 2/6876 – Nominal Roll of Coloured Candidates, October 1944]

Flight Lieutenant – Fighter pilot – DFC

[Source: CG]

175 Sq – Hurricanes

[Source: Peter Howe]