Ross, David Burgess

Nationality:: British

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Pilot Officer
Unit:: No. 427 (Lion) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:: August 17th, 1943

"Pilot Officer Ross has completed 10 operations on his second tour with this squadron and has carried out his duties in the air with the greatest zeal. On a flight from Essen on 12 March 1943, he was Air Gunner of an aircraft hit by flak in which the Navigator was killed and Wireless Operator seriously injured. He nevertheless helped the Captain in bringing the damaged aircraft to base, and on the way home successfully beat off two attacks by a Ju. 88. He has shown courage and devotion to duty during this present operational tour of the highest order."

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 427 (Lion) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:: May 22nd, 1945

"This Gunner has completed 10 trips on his third tour of operations. At all times his work has been of a very high calibre. He has exceptional qualities of leadership and coolness setting a fine example, not only to his crew but to the Squadron in general.
On 30 December 1944, his bomber was detailed to attack Cologne. After leaving the target while on three engines, the bomber was attacked by an Me. 210. Flying Officer Ross skilfully directed the evasive action and drove off the enemy fighter with his guns.
I most highly recommend that Flying Officer Ross be awarded a Bar to his Distinguished Flying Cross."

Second DFC received as bar.