Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

April 6th, 1945

Citation:
"One night in February, 1945, this airman was the navigator in one of a formation of aircraft detailed to attack an oil refinery at Bohlen. When approaching the target the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and sustained damage. Flight Sergeant Kelly was severely wounded in the leg. In spite of this, his first thought was the fulfilment of his allotted duties. Although in acute pain he insisted on remaining at his post.
Throughout the attack and on the return flight home, Flight Sergeant Kelly displayed the highest standard of skill. After the English coast had been crossed he was overcome ,by faintness but he had accomplished his task and navigated the aircraft safely back. This airman displayed exceptional courage, fortitude and devotion to duty."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

April 17th, 1945