Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 78 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force

Awarded on:

March 9th, 1945

"On the 2nd March, 1944, as a member of No 78 I/F Squadron, Flying Officer WEBER was engaged in a barge strafing operation and had just destroyed at least two barges in a small harbour when exceptionally heavy and accurate barrage fire was directed at his section from a concealed battery on the shore, damaging several aircraft. Instead of taking avoiding action, he at once diverted his attention to this battery and pressed home his attack at very close range.

He succeeded in scoring hits on the battery which consisted of at least six Bofors and eight light anti-aircraft guns before he was shot down and crashed into the gun emplacement he had been attacking.

Flying Officer Weber had 99 hours of operational flying and had participated in 35 sorties including 30 strikes. He had at all times displayed great courage and an outstandingly aggressive spirit whilst engaged in active operations against the enemy."

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)