Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Unit:

No.4 Training Command Headquarters (since moved to No.13 SFTS)

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1945

Citation:
"This officer has displayed a very keen and a most aggressive interest in flying training through many years of flying instructional work. He is an outstanding leader who by his own example of determination and ability, has made an excellent record in the training plan. His wide experience and unswerving devotion to duty have had a direct effect in improving the standard of flying throughout this command."