Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 226 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 18th, 1942

Awarded for:

Operation Jubilee

“On 19th August, 1942, this officer was the pilot of an aircraft detailed to lay a smoke screen along An area at Dieppe during the combined operations. In the face of intense opposition from the ground defences, Flying Officer Smith began his release run. When half-way over the-target area, a shell shattered the windscreen; wounding him in the face, and a piece of perspex became embedded in his right eye. Despite this, he bravely pressed on and completed his task successfully. On the return flight, Flying Officer Smith's left eye also became affected by powdered perspex, causing him great discomfort -but he eventually flew his aircraft back to this country and made a safe landing. Throughout, this officer displayed the highest qualities of courage and resolution.”

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)