Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 419 (Moose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

November 6th, 1942

Citation:
"Squadron Leader Pattison has at all times shown great zeal for offensive operations. As a flight commander his enthusiastic application of fine airmanship and operational knowledge have been instrumental in raising the standard of aircrews. On one occasion he brought his aircraft 120 miles across the North Sea on one engine and made a perfect landing. Squadron Leader Pattison's courage and devotion to duty have been an example to all members of his squadron. NOTE: Public Records Office Air 2/9604 has recommendation dated 22 September 1942 when he had flown 33 sorties (157 hours 15 minutes). During his tour Squadron Leader Pattison has displayed at all times unusual zeal for offensive operations. The determination he has shown, and the conscientious way in which he has executed his duties, has been a fine example for all members of the squadron. As a Flight Commander his enthusiastic application of fine airmanship and operational knowledge has been instrumental in raising the standard of aircrews. On one occasion he brought his aircraft some 120 miles across the North Sea on one engine and made a perfect wheels down landing without further damage to his aircraft. For this he received a commendation. It is my opinion that the fine example this officer has set to other crews in the squadron, combined with the courage and devotion to duty he has shown personally, warrants official recognition."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Wing Commander

Unit:

No. 429 (Bison) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

May 23rd, 1944

Citation:
"Wing Commander Pattison, now on his second tour of operational duty, has a long and distinguished record of operational flying. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross he has completed many further sorties, all of which have been against important and strongly defended German targets. An excellent squadron commander, he has always set a splendid example of determination and skill coupled with a fine fighting spirit."

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