Jimmy Keddie
James Keddie DFM (16 October 1918 – 20 November 2000) was a British Lancaster bomb aimer who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He took part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944 and was one of the men captured inside the tunnel after the escape was discovered.
James "Jimmy" Keddie DFM
"Jimmy" or "Pongo"
James "Jimmy" Keddie DFM
Withington Hospital, Manchester
Milnathort, Scotland
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1076101735
659018
1939
Distinguished Flying Medal
World War II
*Channel Front
1918-10-16
James Keddie
2000-11-20
"Jimmy" or "Pongo"
James Keddie DFM (16 October 1918 – 20 November 2000) was a British Lancaster bomb aimer who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He took part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944 and was one of the men captured inside the tunnel after the escape was discovered.
1946
1939
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659018 and 147703