Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 2 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

May 8th, 1945

Recommendation:
Flight Lieutenant Macelwain has successfully completed numerous low level photographic sorties and tactical reconnaissances. In the course of these operations he has inflicted considerable damage on the enemy's river transport, trains and mechanical transport and destroyed two flying bombs. His aircraft has been hit on seven occasions but he has never let either enemy opposition or adverse weather deter him from completing his mission. At dawn on D-Day Flight Lieutenant Macelwain completed several naval bombardment shots [shoots ?] at low level over the French coast despite continuous anti-aircraft fire for more than two hours. He neutralized three guns and only returned to base through lack of fuel. Soon after landing this officer took off again and flew another two hours over the heavily defended coast where he neutralized more enemy guns. Throughout his operational career this officer has displayed a high standard of efficiency and a fine fighting spirit.

LG 37070/2417.