Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 419 (Moose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

October 19th, 1945

"Flying Officer Stevenson took part in nine attacks on German installations in France prior to being shot down on the night of 4th July, 1944. During the time when he was operating with the Maquis, this officer showed great bravery and daring. Flying Officer Stevenson has at all times shown a keen, aggressive spirit and devotion to duty far above the average. As captain of aircraft his work has resulted in many successful sorties against vital German installations."