Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 420 (Snowy Owl) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

September 21st, 1945

Citation:
"Flying Officer Allan is now on his second tour of operational duty. He has participated in attacks on the most heavily defended targets of Berlin, Hamburg, Essen and many others. On one occasion when leaving the target area one engine became unserviceable and had it not been for Flying Officer Allan's thorough knowledge and coolness under fire, another engine would no doubt have been lost. By his skill and coolness a safe return to base was made. At all times this officer has set a fine example of tenacity and devotion to duty."