Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

February 11th, 1944

Citation:
"During many operational sorties, Flight Sergeant Brown has proved to be a very efficient air gunner with a fine fighting spirit. He has beaten off at least 5 attacks by enemy fighters, while over the target area, on one occasion damaging the hostile aircraft. This airman has invariably shown great devotion to duty and cool courage in the face of the enemy."