- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant
- Unit:
- No. 7 Squadron, South African Air Force
- Awarded on:
- March 16th, 1945
Recommendation:
"An excellent tour by this pilot was ended when he was grounded after being shot down by enemy ground fire while strafing north of Lake Commachio on 13 September 1944. His strafing and divebombing record is worthy of high praise, and his keenness and initiative is second to none.
Constantly throughout his tour he has returned with good results. He has helped to destroy several trains. He has destroyed many vehicles and despatch riders.
On 13 May 1944, he was a member of a formation which strafed a train consisting of two engines and 40-plus trucks, and as a result of the strafing steam poured out of the engine, and due to this attack on a moving train it remained at the pin point for 48 hours. This is one of the excellent shows this pilot has done. Very strongly recommended."
In addition to the covering remarks of the A.O.C., Desert Air Force - as quoted above - the Wing Leader stated:
"Lieutenant Buddell has always displayed the greatest keenness to engage the enemy and has on all occasions pressed home his attacks with determination, often in the face of resolute opposition.
Recently, when shot down behind enemy lines, he displayed the greatest coolness in action and complete disregard for personal safety, when he rescued a wounded patriot who he brought back to
safety over ground swept by enemy fire."