Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

No. 199 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

November 16th, 1943

"Pilot Officer Humphries has taken part in very many sorties including, attacks on such targets as industrial centres in the Ruhr, Berlin and Wilhelmshaven. He has displayed exceptional skill and determination and pressed home his attacks often in the face of fierce opposition. Pilot Officer Humphries is an ideal captain, whose example has proved inspiring."