Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 110 (Hyderabad) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 24th, 1940

Recommendation:
"Sergeant Sopwith has now completed 32 operational sorties by day and night since he joined his squadron last May. During the late phases of the enemy invasion of the Low Countries, he proved himself to be a courageous and able Navigator. He has continued to carry out good work and by his energy and devotion to duty has set a good example to the other members of his squadron. I recommend the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 226 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 25th, 1944

Citation:
"This officer continues to display a high degree of courage, skill and resolution, qualities which earned him an award of the Distinguished Flying Medal earlier in his operational career. He has taken part in many sorties, guiding his pilot to dangerous and difficult sorties with unerring skill. His fine work has played a good part in the successes obtained."