Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 138 (Special Duties) Squadron, RAF Special Duties Service, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

August 18th, 1944

Recommendation dated 18 May 1944 when he had flown 37 sorties (237 hours 20 minutes), 12 May 1943 to 10 May 1944:
"Flying Officer Pare has carried out 37 sorties with this squadron and has proved himself to be a very capable and reliable Air Gunner. He has often been instrumental in saving his aircraft from damage by light anti-aircraft fire by giving his captain concise directions and replying to the enemy's fire.

His ability has been a source of extreme confidence to his crew, and has thereby greatly added to the efficiency in which they have carried out their allotted missions.

Flying Officer Pare always displays great keenness to operate, and sets an example to all, both on the ground and in the air."