Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 226 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 7th, 1940

Citation:
"In May 1940, this airman was the leader of a half section of aircraft engaged on a low-level bombing attack against enemy columns advancing trhough Luxemburg. In spite of exceptionally heavy opposition by enemy machine gun and pom-pom fire he pressed home his attack and all his bombs were observed to burst on or near the target. During this attack Sergeant Barron was wounded, but he brought his aircraft and crew back safely."

Published in the London Gazette dated 7th June 1940.