Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

No.5 ITS, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

November 7th, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 419 (Moose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

April 6th, 1945

"Flight Sergeant McKinnon has participated in many sorties against some of the most heavily defended targets in Germany. In December 1944 he was the air bomber in an aircraft detailed to attack Ludwigshafen. Shortly after the bombs had been released the aircraft was hit by bullets from a fighter. At the time Flight Sergeant McKinnon was moving to a position from which he could continue his duties by assisting the navigator; he was struck in the foot which was badly injured. Although in considerable pain, Flight Sergeant McKinnon insisted on remaining at his post until assured that he could be of no further assistance. His example of courage and fortitude won great praise."

Medal presented 31 May 1947