Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

No. 5 (S.A.A.F.) Squadron

Awarded on:

September 18th, 1942

Citation (since reported missing):
"On June 3rd. 19412. Capt. Botha was the pilot of one of a formation of nine aircraft which intercepted an enemy force of some 12 Ju 87s escorted by over 20 fighters. Disregarding the fighters, Capt. Botha dived down to attack the bombers. Pressing home his attacks with the utmost determination, courage and skill, and in spite of attacks by the enemy fighters, he remained in combat until he had expended all his ammunition and had destroyed three of the Ju.87s and assisted in the destruction of another."

Published in The London Gazette dated 18th September 1942.