Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

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

Awarded on:

January 6th, 1945

"Flying Officer Beauchamp has participated in numerous operational sorties against the enemy. Throughout he has displayed exceptional coolness and devotion to duty. On two separate occasions in June and July 1943 his aircraft was attacked by enemy fighters. Undeterred by the attacks, Flying Officer Beauchamp calmly directed his pilot on a steady run over the target and successfully pressed home his attacks. Again, in May 1944, despite extensive damage to his aircraft from anti-aircraft fire, this officer successfully completed his task. Flying Officer Beauchamp's enthusiasm has contributed largely to the high standard of operational efficiency maintained by his squadron."