Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

No. 110 (Hyderabad) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

January 28th, 1941

Citation:
"Pilot Officer Dickinson and Sergeant Thompson were the pilot and air gunner respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack a target at Gelsenkirchen. Owing to adverse weather conditions they were unable to locate their primary objective but successfully bombed a factory near Recklinghausen as an alternative. After passing Rindhoven, on the return journey, an illuminated dummy flare path was observed. Pilot Officer Dickinson there upon altered course for Gilze-Rijen aerodrome where two hostile aircraft, showing navigation lights, were seen flying in a westerly direction. Pursuing one of these for about 30 miles, Pilot Officer Dickinson skilfully manoeuvred his aircraft and enabled Sergeant Thompson to engage and eventually shoot down the enemy. Pilot Officer Dickinson and Sergeant Thompson showed great courage and initiative throughout the operation."

LG 35057/561.