Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

November 10th, 1942

Citation:
"One night in October, 1942, Sergeants Chretien and Carlon were pilot and navigator respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack Kiel. Whilst over the target area, anti-aircraft fire was encountered and Sergeant Chretien was wounded in the neck.
Although bleeding profusely, he bravely remained at his post, ordered his bombs to be released and skilfully piloted his aircraft from the fire zone. On the return flight Sergeant Carlon, with great forethought, tended and assisted his wounded captain whilst skilfully navigating his aircraft on its course.
When nearing base Sergeant Chretien, who had been resting, resumed the controls and despite his injuries succeeded in landing the aircraft safely.
Both these airmen displayed high courage and devotion to duty."

LG 35777/4867 (10 November 1942).