Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 427 (Lion) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

February 15th, 1944

"This airman was the pilot of an aircraft detailed to attack Magdeburg one night in January, 1944. Whilst over the target area his aircraft was illuminated by searchlights and afterwards attacked by a fighter. Although the enemy aircraft was evaded the bomber had sustained much damage. Instruments had been shot away, the inter-communication system rendered unserviceable and the oxygen supply destroyed. Despite this, Flight Sergeant Clibbery completed his bombing run and afterwards flew 'the damaged aircraft to base. This airman displayed a fine fighting spirit, great determination and devotion to duty."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)