Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

No. 432 (Leaside) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

July 7th, 1944

Citation:
"One night in April, 1944, this officer was the pilot of an aircraft detailed to attack Montzen. It was his first sortie as captain. When crossing the enemy coast the aircraft was hit by antiaircraft fire and several large holes were torn in the fuselage. Nevertheless, Pilot Officer Webb continued to the target. In the bombing run it was discovered that the hydraulic system had been damaged and the bomb doors could not be opened. Thereupon, he made another circuit of the target whilst his engineer worked to open the doors manually. On the second run in the bomber was attacked by a fighter. It was driven of however and a successful bombing attack was made. After leaving the target three more fighters were encountered. Two of them were successfully evaded but in the third fight Pilot Officer Webb's aircraft was hit by the enemy's bullets. One
engine was put out of action, and damage was sustained to the port aileron and mainplane. Despite this, this intrepid pilot flew the aircraft
back to an airfield in this country and executed a masterly landing. This officer displayed superb skill and exceptional devotion to duty and was largely responsible for the safe return of the aircraft
and its crew. His conduct in the face of heavy odds was exemplary."

Invested with award by King George VI, 11 August 1944