Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 194 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 2nd, 1944

Recommendation (drafted 6 April 1944 when he had flown 338 operational hours):
"This officer has commanded his Flight with distinction during recent operations. He set a fine example of leadership and personal skill in carrying out nine night sorties to a strip in enemy-held territory during Operation THURSDAY. His flying and leadership have been of a high order at all times."

Medal presented 19 June 1945
LG 36542/2537.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 435 (Chinthe) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

November 1st, 1947

Citation:
"Squadron Leader Bell has been employed on transport duties since October 1942. He was a flight commander on the first transport squadron to fly Schedule Services throughout India. His unit was then transferred to close support, where he did outstanding work in support of the 14th Army in the Arakan, supply work to the Imphal Valley, the airborne invasion of northern Burma and the subsequent supplying of Wingate's Column.
In January 1945, he joined long range transport squadron in the United Kingdom where he held the appointment of Squadron Leader Flying. He was invaluable in carrying important loads of passengers to points ranging from the Continent to the Far East.
In October 1945 he joined this unit as Squadron Leader in charge of Flying, where his knowledge and experience has been invaluable in the transforming and training of a new squadron into a highly efficient organization. His pleasing personality and devotion to his work has been an inspiration to the squadron."