Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 87 (United Provinces) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 17th, 1941

Citation:
"This officer fought with his squadron during the air operations in France and destroyed 2 enemy aircraft. Since September, 1940, he has commanded a flight engaged in night flying operations and has performed excellent work, particularly in the training of new pilots. In July, 1941, Flight Lieutenant Ward and another pilot intercepted a force of hostile aircraft which attempted to attack one of our aerodromes from a low altitude. Although the weather conditions were extremely unfavourable, at least i of the attacking aircraft was damaged. On another occasion, Flight Lieutenant Ward led a successful attack on the aerodrome at Caen. In spite of anti-aircraft opposition hits were believed to have been obtained on 2 enemy aircraft and, in addition a goods train was machine gunned together with buildings and gun-posts. This officer has always displayed the greatest keenness to engage the enemy."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 73 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

May 22nd, 1942

Citation:
"This officer is a skilful and keen fighter pilot. One night in May, 1942, he led a formation'of aircraft in an attack on Barce. - The aerodrome and a dispersal area were successfully attacked and, during the operation, Squadron Leader Ward shot down a large aircraft which was approaching the aerodrome and engaged another before his ammunition was expended. This officer has served in France and Britain. He has destroyed 6 hostile aircraft. "


Second DFC awarded as a bar.