Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 106 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 25th, 1944

Citation:
"This officer and airman were pilot and flight engineer respectively, of an aircraft which attacked Kassel one night in October, 1943. Soon after leaving the target area, the bomber was hit by a burst of gunfire from a fighter. Flying Officer Hoboken, Sergenat Lucas an other members were wounded and the aircraft sustained damage. A few minutes later, a second attack developped. The bomber was hit again and both turrets rendered unserviceable. Nevertheless Flying Officer Hoboken manoeuvred his aircraft with consummate skill and succeeded in flying clear. The situation was serious, however, as the bomber was badly crippled and 5 of the crews were wounded. In spite of this, course was set for this country. Displaying superb skill, Flying Officer Hoboken battled on to reach an airfield. During the return flight, Sergenat Lucas, although wounded, fulfilled his engineering tasks with great ability, rendering valuable assistance. In cicumstances fraught with great danger this officer and airman displayed courage, resolution and devotion to duty of the highest order."

Awarded simultaneously to Flying Officer Hoboken.