Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 142 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

November 3rd, 1942

"One night in October, 1942, this airman captained an aircraft detailed to attack Cologne. On the outward flight, the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire. Although the starboard fuel tank was pierced, causing much loss of petrol, Sergeant Shaddick flew on through heavy defences to his target which he bombed successfully. Whilst over the target area, the port engine was hit and ceased to function. Despite this, Sergeant Shaddick flew the aircraft back to this country on 1 engine and crash-landed at an aerodrome without injury to his crew. Throughout, he displayed great skill and determination."

Posthumously awarded