Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1946

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

"This officer, as captain of aircraft, has flown on three sorties during the operations at Arnhem. On one occasion, when approaching the dropping zone, his aircraft was heavily engaged by the ground defences and sustained severe damage. Nevertheless, Pilot Officer Sellars pressed on and completed his mission and flew his damaged aircraft back to base. He has displayed great gallantry."

Royal decree no.29
London Gazette of 1 jan. 1946