Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 18 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

December 19th, 1941

"In November, 1941, Flight Lieutenant Edmunds and Sergeant Hedin were the pilot and navigator respectively of an aircraft which carried out an attack on shipping east of Tripoli. In spite of extremely unfavourable flying conditions Flight Lieutenant Edmunds persisted in his mission and, ably assisted by Sergeant Hedin who skilfully navigated the aircraft over 200 miles of the sea to the target area finally attacked and scored hits on a large vessel and an escorting destroyer. Two days later, Flight Lieutenant Edmunds, with Sergeant Hedin as navigator, led a low flying attack on shipping in Navarini Bay. In spite of intense fire from the shore, several hits were scored on a 6,000 ton tanker which was set on fire. The skill and determination shown by Flight Lieutenant Edmunds, combined with the skilful and accurate navigation displayed by Sergeant Hedin, were largely responsible for the success achieved."

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)