Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

November 21st, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

No. 109 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

January 23rd, 1942

"In November, 1941, this officer was the captain of an aircraft carrying out an important operational mission. During the flight, his aircraft was attacked by some 8 enemy fighters and sustained severe damage. The front turret was put out of action, the wireless transmitter was hit and other damage was inflicted. Despite this, by his skill and initiative, Pilot Officer Williams succeeded in damaging one of the enemy aircraft and completed his allotted task. This officer has shown exceptional coolness in the face of danger."

Second DSC received as bar