Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 415 Squadron, Royal Canadia Air Force

Awarded on:

July 9th, 1943

Citation:
"In May 1943, this officer was pilot of a bomber detailed to attack a convoy off the Frisian Islands. The largest merchant vessel in this convoy was successfully attacked in spite of anti-aircraft fire. In July 1942, this officer attacked and sank an enemy merchant vessel near the Dutch coast and in November 1942 he made a successful attack on an escorted merchant vessel in the Bay of Biscay. Throughout all his operational missions this pilot has displayed keenness and devotion to duty."