Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 210 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

May 30th, 1941

"In April, 1941, this officer was the captain of an aircraft which carried out a reconnaissance of the Norwegian coast from Hammerfest to Harstad, intailing a flight of many hours. The greater part of the reconnnaissance had to be carried out at a height of less than 2,000 feet owing to low cloud, but Flight Lieutenant Van Der Kiste made such skilful use of the low cloud and the topographical features of the country, that very little opposition from the ground was encountered. At Harstad, where there was no cloud, he approached the town flying just above the water level and, despite heavy and light antiaircraft fire, flew right in and completed his reconnaissance. By skilful low flying among the fiords he was able to avoid any damage to his aircraft. On a previous occasion, Flight Lieutenant Van Der Kiste carried out a reconnaissance at a low altitude under extremely trying conditions. Although his aircraft was damaged by enemy fire he completed his mission and skilfully flew back to base. He has displayed high qualities of leadership and has contributed materially to the efficiency and high standard of morale
obtaining in his Squadron."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 210 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 24th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Wing Commander

Unit:

HQ, No. 19 (Reconnaissance) Group, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1945

New Years Honours

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Wing Commander

Unit:

RAF Mission to China, HQ, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 15th, 1946

"In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Wing Commander

Unit:

RAF Mission to China, HQ, Royal Air Force

Rank:

Wing Commander

Unit:

HQ, RAF Coastal Command, HQ, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 13th, 1957

HM Birthday Honours

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

France & Germany clasp

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Malaya Clasp