Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Awarded on:

June 11th, 1940

Citation:
"In May 1940, this officer was detailed for a collaboration operation involving an attack on the communication centre of Hannapes. Despite difficult conditions, he succeeded in identifying the target from a very low altitude. Although his aircraft was hit heavily, Flying Officer Pryde climbed to 3000 feet and executed a successful bombing attack. His aircraft subsequently caught fire but he continued flying and, when height could no longer be maintained, the entire crew landed by parachute. Flying Officer Pryde has completed sixteen operational flights during six months of war flying and has displayed courage and determination of a high order."