Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 17th, 1944

Recommendation:
"As an air gunner, this Non-Commissioned Officer has now completed 46 successful sorties involving attacks on such heavily defended areas as Berlin (eleven times), Stuttgart (four times), Munich (twice), Frankfurt (twice), Essen and Hanover.
Flight Sergeant Widdis is one of the best air gunners in the squadron and his enthusiasm and keenness to operate against the enemy has been an inspiration to the whole squadron. His work has been of a high standard throughout his tour and his unremitting search has played a great part in the safety of the aircraft and crew on their numerous operational flights.
For the fine example of keenness and devotion to duty set by Flight Sergeant Widdis he is considered well worthy for a non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross."

Supplement to The London Gazette, dated 17th October 1944