Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 293 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 19th, 1945

Citation:
"For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations from 27 June to 12 September 1944 as Flight Commander of the 293d Squadron, Royal Air Force, Lieut. Peters participated in seven successful rescue sorties, saving a total of fifteen lives. On 7 August 1944 Lieutenant Peters proceeded to a position within sight of the Dalmatian Coast and located ten members of the aircrew of a ditched American Fortress who were floating in dinghies. With the aid of another Walrus type aircraft, the ten aircrew members were taken aboard but due to the heavy load Lieutenant Peters was unable to take off and was forced to taxi for two hours towards the Italian coast before being relieved of a portion of his load. The steadfast devotion to duty and calmness in the face of danger reflect great personal credit upon himself and the Allied Nations.