Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

Army Air Corps (Letchworth, Herts.)

Awarded on:

October 12th, 1944

Citation:
"This NCO had volunteered to make a crash-landing on a coastal defence battery after releasing from 6,000 feet. Owing to cloud, this height could not be gained and visibility was poor. No navigational aids were in place but a landing was effected in the vacinity of the position. Through this NCO's determination and exceptional skill, the airborne troops were able to assist in the capture of the gun position."