Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 416 (City of Oshawa) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

August 27th, 1943

Citation:
"This officer, who has completed fifty-five operations, has displayed outstanding ability. He has destroyed three enemy aircraft and damaged several more. In addition he has participated in several effective attacks on shipping. By his personal example he has won the confidence of all with whom he has flown."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 402 (Winnipeg Bears) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

December 29th, 1943

Citation:
"Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has participated in a large number of sweeps, during which he has destroyed four enemy aircraft, bringing his victories to at least nine destroyed. Squadron Leader Northcott's fine fighting spirit has been an inspiration to all members of the squadron he commands."

Second DFC awarded as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 402 (Winnipeg Bears) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

September 26th, 1944

Citation:
"This officer has completed two tours of operational duty and throughout has set an example of skill, gallantry and devotion to duty of the highest order. In recent operations in Normandy, his squadron has provided fighter cover over the beaches and convoy area, often in bad weather and, during these missions, Squadron Leader Northcott has displayed gallant and inspiring leadership. This officer has destroyed nine enemy aircraft."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

February 6th, 1948

Recommendation:
"In operational commnd of No.126 Wing, Royal Air Force [sic], stationed at the aerodrome Heesch from February until April 1945, through his excellent work has greatly contributed to the liberation of the Netherlands."

AFRO 81/48 of 6 febr. 1948