Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 14 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

Awarded on:

June 3rd, 1918

HM Birthday Honours

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Air Commodore

Unit:

Director of Personal Services, HQ, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1941

"For rendering valuable services in connection with the war."

New Years Honours

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Air Commodore

Unit:

Director of Personal Services, HQ, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 15th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Air Commodore

Unit:

Director of Personal Services, HQ, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 11th, 1942

HM Birthday Honours

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Air Marshal

Unit:

RAF Mission to Washington D.C., HQ, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 15th, 1946

"AIR MARSHAL Douglas Colyer, C.B., D.F.C., performed exceptionally meritorious service as Head of the Royal Air Force Delegation to Washington from December 1944 to September 1945. His principal responsibility was with the allocation of aircraft, in connection with which he served as Royal Air Force representative on the Munitions Assignment Board. By his thorough knowledge of the special requirements confronting the Allied air forces and his broad understanding of the logistic problems of aircraft allocation, he materially advanced the work of the Munitions Assignment Board. The quality of his leadership set a high standard which was fulfilled throughout the Royal Air Force delegation. By his tireless devotion to duty and his practical cooperation in solving the many problems met in the combined war effort, Air Marshal Colyer rendered a service of highest importance. His outstanding conduct in the performance of his duties reflects great credit upon himself and upon the Royal Air Force."

The presentation was made by the President at the White House in a joint ceremony honoring British members of the Combined Chiefs of Staff.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Air Marshal

Awarded on:

March 21st, 1947

Royal Decree no. 2, dd. 4-12-1946. With swords.

Rank:

Air Marshal

Awarded on:

June 12th, 1958

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)