Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

Army Air Corps (Preston, Lancs.)

Awarded on:

October 12th, 1944

Awarded for:

Operation Overlord

Citation:
"This NCO had volunteered to make a crash-landing on a coast 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."


From 5th & 6th June, 1944, Battery South West of Merville.