Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 43 (The Fighting Cocks) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 11th, 1942

Awarded for:

Operation Jubilee

Citation:
"During the combined operations at Dieppe this officer skilfully led his section on 4 low-level sorties against the enemy. On the first of these, his aircraft was badly damaged by enemy fire but he flew it back to his base and executed a skilful landing. Throughout the operations he set a splendid example. Flight Lieutenant Lister has destroyed a Junkers 88."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 127 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 24th, 1945

"During his second tour of operational duty, this officer has participated in all types of fighter sorties against the enemy. He has shown conspicuous bravery on fighter patrols, escort missions and in attacks on enemy mechanical transport, rolling stock and barges. Sqn. Ldr. Lister was shot down and wounded early in his second tour of duty. Undeterred,he returned to operational duty with great enthusiasm and keenness. Since the award of the D.F.C. he has destroyed at least two enemy aircraft in the air and lour on the ground, in addition to many transport vehicles."

Published in The London Gazette dated 24th July 1945.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)