Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 296 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

May 15th, 1945

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 644 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 15th, 1945

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

"As wireless operator this officer has completed a large number of sorties, including the airborne operations against Arnhem and those in support of the Rhine crossing. He has at all times displayed the greatest keenness and throughout has set a fine example of devotion to duty. Flight Lieutenant Lanning has proved himself to be a most valuable member of aircraft crew."