Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 295 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 17th, 1946

For; Gallantry and leadership displayed during the operations for the liberation of Netherlands enemy-occupied territory in 1945, while in charge, as a member of 38 Groep R.A.F., of supplying Allied Troops and the Dutch Underground Forces from the air, thereby showing an exseptional devotion to duty.

Royal decree no.27 (was canceled and not gazetted again. It is unclear if it was reinstated at any time.)