Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Warrant Officer

Unit:

No. 625 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

December 24th, 1943

Citation:
"One night in December, 1943, Warrant Officer Ellis was the pilot of an aircraft detailed to attack Berlin. During the initial bombing run the aircraft was hit by anti aircraft fire, which injured the rear gunner and rendered his turret unserviceable.  Warrant Officer Ellis maintained a steady run, however, and made his first attack. Just as the first bombs had been released the aircraft was raked by bullets from a fighter and the rear gunner sustained a further injury; the mid-upper gunner was also wounded. Although the enemy delivered another long burst of fire, Warrant Officer Ellis continued his run and attacked the target exactly as planned. On leaving the target area it was discovered that much damage had been sustained. The
intercommunication and hydraulic systems and the turrets were all unserviceable. The mainplane and the fuselage had been damaged, while the bomb doors could not be closed. In spite of this, Warrant Officer Ellis flew on and eventually reached an air field in this country, landing his aircraft safely without the aid of flaps and in spite of punctured tyres. In harassing circumstances, this pilot displayed skill, courage and devotion to duty beyond praise."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 625 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 6th, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1946