Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Warrant Officer 2nd Class

Unit:

Army Air Corps (London, S.E.9)

Awarded on:

November 11th, 1943

Citation:
"This Sergeant Pilot has shown conspicuous gallantry as a glider pilot. He was released at 500 feet over the sea and glided six miles. During this time, he was under fire from anti-aircraft and searchlights. He landed in a field selected by Commanding Officer. He then took part in the capture of a bridge which led to the capture of Syracuse. It was due to his brilliant landing that the blowing of the bridge was saved and the operation was successful."

The DFM can be seen at the Museum of Army Aviation.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)