Moriarty, David John

Date of birth:: August 13th, 1921 (Wanganui/North Island, New Zealand)
Date of death:: April 25th, 2010
Service number:: NZ.421549
Nationality:: New Zealander

Biography

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Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CMG - Flying)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Sergeant
Unit:: No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Citation:
“On a morning in July, 1944, Flying Officer Moriarty was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack an objective in Northern France. Whilst over the target area, his aircraft was hit by an enemy anti-aircraft shell, which exploded in the cockpit. Flying Officer Moriarty was severely injured about the face, being completely blinded in one eye, which was badly lacerated by flying glass or shell fragments, and he also sustained a nasty scalp wound. After receiving first aid, he insisted on remaining at the controls. In spite of the distress he succeeded in flying the aircraft safely home. He has displayed courage, fortitude and determination of a high order.”

The investiture took pplace in the Town Hall, Wellington on the 25th October, 1945.