Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 604 (County of Middlesex) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 29th, 1941

"This officer is a pilot of outstanding ability who has shown tenacity of purpose to engage the enemy which culminated in the destruction of two enemy aircraft in one night. He has now destroyed four and damaged at least a further four enemy aircraft at night."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 604 (County of Middlesex) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 16th, 1942

"Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross in July 1941, this officer has carried out a large number of operational patrols by night and has destroyed 4 enemy aircraft. He has now destroyed a total of 8 enemy aircraft at night and damaged a number of others. By his readiness to fly in any weather and his skill and ability in dealing with the enemy at night, he sets a splendid example to the squadron."

Second DFC received as bar

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Wing Commander

Unit:

No. 96 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 26th, 1944

"Wing Commander Crew continues to display the highest standard of skill, courage and leadership. In air fighting he has destroyed 13 enemy aircraft and damaged several more. With the advent of the flying bomb attacks on this country Wing Commander Crew displayed great skill and perseverance in devising tactics to meet the menace. As a result, he shot down numerous flying bombs, whilst other members of this squadron took a heavy toll of them. This officer has commanded his squadron with outstanding success."

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 45 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 10th, 1950

For distinguished service in Malaya.

Second DSO received as bar

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 45 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

April 26th, 1949

Rank:

Air Vice-Marshal

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1973

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)