Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

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

Awarded on:

July 5th, 1945

"This officer has now completed one tour on Coastal Command in the Middle East totalling 522.45 hours and one tour on Bomber Command of 21 operations. Throughout his stay with the squadron he has shown a high standard of efficiency. He has always been very keen and conscientious and his results have proved most satisfactory. His captain held a high opinion of him. Flight Lieutenant Best always strengthened and supported him in moments of danger. His bombing was most accurate and his sole aim on all operations was to hit the aiming point if humanly possible. His bombing runs were always given in a cool and calm manner which did much to reassure his fellow crew members."