Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 35 (Madras Presidency) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

May 29th, 1942

"Sergeant Brown has completed many operational sorties. One night in April, 1942, as captain of an aircraft, he was detailed to attack the German naval base at Trondheim. Throughout this flight, of 1,350 miles over the North Sea and mountainous country, he displayed the greatest skill and airmanship. Sergeant Brown pressed home his attack, in the face of intense opposition. He displayed bravery and cool determination"

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 578 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

January 2nd, 1945

"This officer has completed a second tour of operational duty during which he has attacked many heavily defended targets in Germany. Throughout he has displayed the highest standard of skill and gallantry, qualities which have inspired all with whom he has flown. He is a most efficient flight commander whose fine leadership and unswerving devotion to duty has contributed to the success of the formation he commands"