Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Air Vice-Marshal

Unit:

No.6 Group Headquarters, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1945

This officer formerly commanded No.62 Base and in February 1944 was selected to command No.6 Group. He has displayed untiring energy and leadership and has brought his Group to a high standard of operational efficiency. Throughout the preparation for D day and during the operations in connection with the Allied landing in Normandy, he was responsible in a large measure for the success which his squadrons achieved in support of the operation.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Air Vice-Marshal

Unit:

No.6 Group Headquarters, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

June 8th, 1944

Citation:
"This officer was appointed Base Commander at No.62 Operational Base in June 1943; since then five squadrons have either formed or converted after movement into the base, the three Lancaster II squadrons already being units in the Base. Air Commodore McEwen has by his untiring efforts and leadership brought the Base to a very high level of operational efficiency. His ability and zeal have been worthy of the highest praise."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Air Vice-Marshal

Unit:

No.6 Group, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

June 19th, 1945

Air Vice Marshal McEwen has served overseas since late 1942 at RCAF Headquarters and as Air Officer Commanding No.6 RCAF Bomber Group of RAF Bomber Command. His outstanding achievements on the Headquarters Staff and as the Operational Commander of the Canadian Bomber Group, in planning and executing the RCAF part in the close co-operation which has existed between the USAAF and the British Air Services, and his success in advancing the cordial relations between these services have been outstanding characteristics of his fine work. These achievements are a reflection of his effective association with the United States Forces in his previous position of Air Officer Commanding No.1 Group, Eastern Air Command, whose co-operation between the Services was the foundation of their success.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Air Vice-Marshal

Unit:

No.6 Group, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

October 19th, 1945

As Air Officer Commanding, No.6 (RCAF) Group, Air Vice Marshal McEwen was responsible for the organisation of the operational effort of the Bomber Group under his command during the invasion of Normandy and subsequently during the liberation of France. All operations were efficiently executed.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Awarded on:

September 16th, 1918

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in destroying six enemy aeroplanes. A most gallant pilot and patrol leader.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Awarded on:

July 2nd, 1918

A skilful and fearless officer who in three weeks destroyed five enemy aeroplanes.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Awarded on:

December 3rd, 1918

A brilliant and courageous pilot who has personally destroyed twenty enemy machines. Exhibiting entire disregard of personal danger, he never hesitates to engage the enemy, however superior in numbers, and never fails to inflict serious casualties. His fine fighting spirit and skilful leadership inspired all who served with him.

Second DFC awarded as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)