- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Wing Commander
- Unit:
- No. 110 (Hyderabad) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- January 21st, 1941
Citation:
“During a night in September, 1940, an aircraft burst into flames whilst taking off. Wing Commander Sinclair immediately went to the scene to render assistance, but two 250 1b. bombs exploded before he reached it. Undeterred, and knowing that two more bombs were in the aircraft, he pressed on and dashing into the fire he succeeded in dragging the air gunner to a safe distance. In this act this officer displayed the most complete disregard for his own safety. Unfortunately the rescued air gunner has since died of his injuries.”
Sinclair's medals are on display in the Imperial War Museum in London, Great Britain.
He served on the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association from 1965.