Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Awarded on:

October 22nd, 1941

Citation:
"This officer has displayed outstanding leadership and has contributed materially to the many successes obtained by his squadron. His skill was particularly displayed on the 28th September when his squadron was responsible for destroying twenty enemy aircraft. Flight Lieutenant Barton has personally destroyed four enemy aircraft and shared in the destruction of others."

Published in The London Gazette dated 22nd October 1940.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 31st, 1941

Citation:
"Squadron Leader Barton is Officer Commanding No.249 Squadron.
During his period of service in the United Kingdom this officer shot down seven and one-half enemy aircraft confirmed and since his arrival in Malta has show down four and one-half enemy aircraft including one enemy bomber at night. He shows a high standard of courage and initiative and his excellent leadership has been a tonic to his flight commanders and fellow pilots and to the station in general. He leads his squadron on all interceptions and offensive fighter patrols which entails being on "Standby" every other day. In addition to this he performs night fighter duties which on many occasions have entailed being on watch for the entire 24 hours without a break. The results obtained by the fighter effort on the island of Malta can be largely credited to the efforts of this officer in the manner in which he inspires the pilots under his command.

This was edited down for the Honours and Awards Committee at Air Ministry:

This officer destroyed seven hostile aircraft during a period of service in the United Kingdom. Since his arrival in Malta he has led his squadron on all interceptions and fighter patrols during which he has destroyed four hostile aircraft, including one at night. Squadron Leader Barton has, throughout, shown a high standard of courage, leadership and initiative and has contributed materially to the results obtained by the fighter effort on the island."

Second DFC received as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
Published in The London Gazette, dated 31st October 1941.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1945

Published in The London Gazette dated 1st January 1945.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Unit:

Reserve of Air Force Officers

Awarded on:

June 14th, 1945

Citation:
"On the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday."

Published in The London Gazette dated 14th June 1945.