Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 431 (General Reconnaissance) Flight, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

February 11th, 1941

"This airman was observer of an aircraft the pilot of which was injured and rendered unconscious causing him to fall forward over the control column. Sergeant Bastard, however, managed to take over the control and flew the aircraft level until the pilot recovered. He subsequently assisted the pilot, whose left arm was useless, by manipulating the throttle when landing on the aerodrome. His actions were instrumental in saving the aircraft and crew. He has also been engaged in numerous combats with enemy fighters and has at all times displayed exceptional keenness and set a fine example."