Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

No. 150 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 27th, 1942

Citation:
"As captain of aircraft this officer carried out two operational missions on successive nights in March, 1942. In face of heavy anti-aircraft fire he deliberately descended to a low altitude in order to identify the exact target which on both occasions was successfully bombed. Throughout a long record of operational flying this officer has displayed high courage, determination and efficiency."