Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force

Awarded on:

October 3rd, 1952

Citation:
"Flight Lieutenant L.L. CADAN has flown in total of one hundred and sixteen operational sorties in Mustang and Meteor aircraft in support of the United Nations Forces in KOREA. He has pressed home attack missions with vigour and determination and his devotion to duty and personal example have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the Royal Australian Air Force."

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force

Awarded on:

October 30th, 1953

Citation:
"Flight Lieutenant Lawrence L. Cadan, 77th Interceptor Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Interceptor Group, distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial combat missions flying Meteor Mark Eight type aircraft against the enemy in North Korea from 28 March 1951 to 7 September 1951. Many times in the face of superior numbers of enemy high performance jet aircraft, his courage, aggressiveness and tactical skill contributed greatly to the successful completion of the assigned mission. Through Flight Lieutenant CADAN's valor, proficiency and devotion to duty on these occasions, he has brought great credit upon himself and the Royal Australian Air Force."