Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 213 (Ceylon) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 18th, 1942

Citation:
"Ft. Lt. Westlake is a daring and tenacious fighter pilot. As a flight commander he has proved a great success. On the occasion when he has led the squadron he has shown brilliant resource coupled with a high degree of accuracy. He has destroyed at least eight enemy aircraft."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

January 14th, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Wing Commander

Awarded on:

January 22nd, 1945

Citation:
"This officer has displayed skill, courage and devotion to duty of a high order. He has participated in a large number of sorties and his
achievements have won the greatest praise.
In March, 1945, Wing Commander Westlake led a large formation of aircraft in an attack on the docks and shipping in the port of Venice. Harbour installations and stores were extensively damaged, whilst a medium sized merchantman, a naval vessel and a small coaster were destroyed. In April, 1945, Wing Commander Westlake took
part in an air attack against forward enemy positions in support of an assault by our ground forces. The attack was pressed home with results which greatly facilitated the task of the infantry in their subsequent successful attack. By his excellent leadership, great tactical ability and exceptional determination, Wing Commander
Westlake played a good part in the success achieved.
In air fighting this officer has been responsible for the destruction of 11 enemy aircraft."