Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

No. 92 (East India) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 28th, 1944

"This officer has participated in very many sorties. He is a most inspiring leader, whose fine fighting spirit and great courage have contributed materially to the high morale of his flight. During a recent sortie, Captain Gascon single-handed, engaged a number of enemy aircraft, four of which were hit and damaged by his bullets. When approaching an enemy airfield, in pursuit of another of the fighters, Captain Gasson sighted an enemy aircraft coming in to land. He promptly opened fire with his machine guns and, whilst taking evading action, the enemy aircraft crashed. Captain Gasson has destroyed at least 3 hostile aircraft."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

No. 92 (East India) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 24th, 1945

"Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, this officer has participated in a large number of varied sorties. On several occasions towards the end of 1944, he led formations of aircraft in attacks against enemy strong points with excellent results. On one occasion in December, 1944, Major Gasson came down to a very low level, alone, to locate an enemy gun position. Although considerable fire was directed at his aircraft, he rejoined his flight which he led into the attack and all three guns were destroyed. On two other occasions, Major Gasson led his flight with great skill in close support of operations by our ground forces. This officer has displayed exceptional gallantry and determination in the execution of his attacks on the enemy. Much of the success of the squadron can be attributed to his undoubted ability."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

No. 92 (East India) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 12th, 1945

"This officer has displayed the highest standard of devotion to duty in air operations. In April, 1945, he led a formation of aircraft detailed to attack a target in the battle area. In spite of heavy cloud conditions the target was located and a successful attack was made. Afterwards, Major Gasson reconnoitered, enemy positions in the forward area along the Sillaro river. As a result of his brilliant work several strong points were relentlessly attacked. A self-propelled gun was knocked out, two heavy tanks were destroyed and several more put out of action. Consequently, our ground forces were enabled to push forward and establish themselves across, the river barrier. In this notable sortie Major Gasson displayed skill, courage and determination of the highest standard."

Second DFC received as bar

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)