Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Temporary Second-Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 67 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

Awarded on:

August 14th, 1917

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With another officer he attacked and disorganised six enemy machines that were about to attack our cavalry with bombs. The engagement was continued until all six machines were forced to return to their lines. His skill and courage on all occasions has been worthy of the greatest praise."

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

No. 111 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

Awarded on:

June 14th, 1918

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

No. 111 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

Awarded on:

July 23rd, 1918

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He attacked single-handed a formation of six enemy scouts, and brought down one, which was wrecked on striking the ground. He was then attacked by the remainder, and succeeded in bringing down one out of control before he himself, owing to engine trouble, was forced to land. He got the engine going again, and though stopped by engine trouble on four occasions, he managed to get back to his own lines, thus evading his pursuers. His performance was a gallant and successful one."
On 27 March 1918, again near Tul Karem, Drummond and another pilot scrambled to attack a German scout. As his wingman dealt with the intruder, Drummond, flying a Nieuport, single-handedly engaged six other German aircraft that had suddenly appeared. After he had destroyed one and "sent another down in a spin", Drummond developed engine trouble and had to land behind enemy lines. Finding his engine firing again, he took off before he could be captured by Turkish troops and gained a start over the four still-circling German scouts, "who had also concluded that the fight was over". Drummond was forced to land three more times in enemy territory—once in a cavalry camp where he "carried away a line full of washing" with his undercarriage in his escape—before he shook off all but one of the pursuing fighters and landed safely behind Allied lines.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

No. 111 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

Awarded on:

August 23rd, 1918

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While escorting a reconnaissance, on three hostile planes being encountered he at once attacked and drove down one of these, although he was being himself attacked in the rear by the remaining two. Drawing these latter away from the reconnaissance machine, he turned, attacked and followed one of these down to a lower altitude, despite heavy anti-aircraft fire. This machine was then seen to strike the ground and turn over. He then attacked the third machine, and, after a long burst of fire at close range, both wings of the enemy plane were observed to collapse in the air. The whole action was characterised by the great skill and daring of this officer."

Awarded as bar on the ribbon of the first medal.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Acting Major

Awarded on:

June 5th, 1919

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

H Unit, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 22nd, 1921

"In recognition of distinguished services in the operations against the Garjak Nuers in 1920:

This officer performed most excellent work in command of H. Unit, Royal Air Force. Notwithstanding the adverse conditions that were met with, both at the aerodrome and in the air, the work performed by his unit in reconnaissance of the country and bombing expeditions, was one of the decisive factors leading to the success of the operations. The capable handling of his unit and the method of carrying out the duties assigned to him are deserving of the highest praise."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Air Marshal

Unit:

Deputy AOC in C, RAF Middle East, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 23rd, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Air Vice-Marshal

Unit:

Deputy AOC in C, Middle East Command, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 11th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Air Marshal

Unit:

Air Member for Training, Air Ministry, British Government

Awarded on:

June 1st, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Air Marshal

Unit:

SASO, RAF Middle East, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

May 3rd, 1946

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Air Marshal

Unit:

SASO, RAF Middle East, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 19th, 1946

For his performance as SASO RAF Middle East in 1940–41.

Posthumously awarded