Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 426 (Thunderbird) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

May 22nd, 1945

Recommendation:
"This officer Navigator has completed 32 sorties against the enemy, many of them against the German cities of Hamburg, Kiel, Duisberg, Cologne and other heavily defended targets. Throughout his tour his coolness and determination has been a constant source of inspiration to all navigators and has been responsible in no small way for the success of his aircraft's missions. His energy has at all times been directed towards improving his own navigational ability to a high degree and has set a splendid example to other navigators. He has always shown a high degree of courage and his perseverance is worthy of high praise. He is, therefore, strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (Non-Immediate)."