Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 106 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1943

Citation:
"This airman is employed as Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of a flight. Both during the period when the Squadron was in reserve and whilst it has been engaged on operations, Flight Sergeant Smith has displayed the greatest keenness and efficiency and the zealous performance of his duties is exceptional. The squadron recently passed through a very difficult stage when it was being re-equipped with Manchester and, later, Lancaster aircraft, and innumerable difficulties had to be surmounted. The fact that the re-arming was carried out so easily and smoothly was due in no small measure to this airman. He applied all the knowledge and skill accumulated during 17 years in the Royal Air Force to the task and his services were invaluable. The skill and conscientiousness which characterises his work have resulted in the smooth running of a flight which in turn has had a considerable bearing on the Squadron’s high operational effort."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1943