Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 220 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

November 21st, 1941

"In October, 1941, this officer was the captain of an aircraft which participated in a raid on shipping in the harbour at Aalesund. In the ensuing attack, Flying Officer Tarrant obtained direct hits on a 2,000 ton merchant vessel, setting it on fire. He then attacked a fish oil factory with incendiary bombs and machine gun fire. A deep red glow was observed from inside the factory. Throughout, his aircraft was subjected to heavy fire from the ground and ship defences but this did not deter him from pressing home his attacks with great determination. Flying Officer Tarrant has completed 300 hours operational flying, including many attacks on shipping during which he has obtained several successes."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 220 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

February 9th, 1943

Second DFC received as bar.