Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Unit:

No. 409 (Nighthawk) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

June 9th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Unit:

No. 409 (Nighthawk) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

January 11th, 1943

Citation:
This officer has been engaged on night flying operations for more than a year. He is a skilful pilot whose fine example and inspiring leadership have been worthy of high praise. He has destroyed one and probably destroyed another enemy aircraft."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Group Captain

Unit:

No. 418 (City of Edmonton) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

March 2nd, 1944

Citation:
"Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has completed many sorties involving attacks on airfields and other heavily defended areas in Holland, Northern France, Belgium and Germany. He is a forceful and courageous leader whose personal example and exceptional ability have been reflected in the fine fighting qualities and efficiency of the squadron he commands. His loyal and devoted service has been worthy of the highest praise."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Group Captain

Unit:

No. 143 Wing, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Group Captain

Unit:

No. 83 (Composite) Group, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 14th, 1945

Citation:
"Group Captain Davoud has served with this Group since January 1944. He was given the task of forming and commanding two new airfields from squadrons and personnel recently transferred from Canada. He showed himself to be a commander of considerable resource and ability and completed his task with great enthusiasm and efficiency. He arrived on the Continent a week after D Day, and shortly afterwards a reorganization of the Group placed him in command of 143 Wing. He filled this post with energy and distinction until January 1945, when he was appointed Group Captain, Operations at Group Headquarters. Previous to joining 83 Group this officer gave outstanding service whilst commanding a Canadian Typhoon fighter bomber wing."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Group Captain

Awarded on:

September 20th, 1947

AFRO 485/47 dated 12 September 1947 and Canada Gazette dated 20 September 1947.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Group Captain

Awarded on:

September 20th, 1947

AFRO 485/47 dated 12 September 1947 and Canada Gazette dated 20 September 1947.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Group Captain

Unit:

No. 143 Wing, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

February 6th, 1948

Citation:
"In command of No.143 Wing, Royal Air Force [sic], stationed at Eindhoven, from September until December 1944, through his excellent work has greatly contributed to the liberation of the Netherlands."

AFRO 81/48