Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

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

Awarded on:

January 9th, 1945

"Pilot Officer Mansfield has participated in many attacks on various enemy targets and has displayed a fine fighting spirit and great keenness. On a recent occasion he captained an aircraft detailed to attack Duisburg. During the operation the aircraft was hit by fire from the ground defences and the mid-upper gunner was badly wounded. Nevertheless, Pilot Officer Mansfield completed a successful attack and flew the aircraft to an airfield near the English coast where he effected a landing so that his wounded crew member could be taken off for medical attention. Pilot Officer Mansfield then took off again and flew the aircraft to base. This officer is a most able and inspiring captain whose example has been well reflected in the high standard of efficiency of his crew."

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)