Mason, Henry Maurice

Service number:: NZ.413104
Nationality:: New Zealander

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Wing Commander
Unit:: No. 135 Wing, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: September 14th, 1945

Vliegerkruis (VK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Wing Commander
Awarded on:: April 21st, 1947

Recommendation:
He has distinguished himself by his initiative, courage and perseverance on one or more flights in an aircraft in combat against the enemy, acting as commander of a Wing of R.A.F. Tempest aircraft in the period from July 1944 to May 1945 in numerous aerial battles as well as during attacks on German airfields in the period from April to May 1945. By his conduct he has contributed to the interests of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Royal Decree No. 34 dated April 21st, 1947.

Sources

- MEIJER, H.G. & VIS, R., Het Vliegerkruis, De Bataafsche Leeuw, Amsterdam, 1997.
- Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 37265 published on the 11 September 1945
- The London Gazette Issue 37992 published on the 20 June 1947
- The Dutch Madals Page