Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Warrant Officer

Unit:

No. 437 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

July 31st, 1945

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

Citation:
"On the 18th September 1944, Warrant Officer De Champlain, a wireless operator, participated in a successful glider operation. Again on the 21st September he was detailed to deliver supplies to our forces. Whilst approaching the dropping zone the aircraft sustained damage and it was necessary to go over the target a second time; the supplies were dropped in the correct zone. One the return flight the aircraft was attacked by enemy fighters and two of the despatchers were wounded. Warrant Officer de Champlain immediately rendered first aid. Whilst so doing Warrant Officer de Champlain was injured and the aircraft was set on fire and had to be abandoned. Throughout, this airman displayed high courage and fortitude and succeeded in returning to our lines."

Royal decree no.29