Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 578 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 17th, 1944

Recommendation dated 22 July 1944 when he had flown 33 sorties (169 hours ten minutes) on operations:
"Flight Sergeant Sloan has completed 33 operations totalling 169.10 hours during which he has taken part in many attacks upon targets in such heavily defended areas as Essen, Dusseldorf and Karlsruhe, and three upon Berlin. This agile and adept Rear Gunner has throughout his operational career taken a great pride in keeping himself, his turret and his guns at the highest peak of operational fitness. Proficient and skilful in action he has the faculty for combining a shrewd assessment of a difficult situation with an instantaneous reasoning of a suitable counter-measure; his deliberate and concise commentary enabled his captain to understand instantly when combat action was necessary. Flight Sergeant Sloan regarded the hazards of operations with an adventurous anticipation which was reflected in his courageous and determined attitude towards enemy action. To the above the Officer Commanding, RAF Station Burn, added (24 July 1944): This Air Gunner has just completed an operational tour, culminating in a crash when he was the only survivor of his crew. He was the member of a gallant crew and he consistently showed courage and devotion to duty and contributed in a large manner to the number of successful operations.

Supplement to The London Gazette, dated 17th October 1944