Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 626 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

May 25th, 1945

Recommendation:
“Flying Officer Parker has completed 31 sorties as Pilot and Captain of Heavy Aircraft, attacking such heavily defended targets as Frankfort, Stettin, Stuttgart and Duisburg.

He has at all times shown himself to be a keen and skilful Captain, setting his mind to the task in hand fearlessly and with a fine offensive spirit, thereby setting a magnificent example to his crew.

He possesses a cheerful disposition, coupled with cool judgement both of which characteristics have stood him in good stead and enabled him to press home his attacks on numerous occasions with very good results.

I Recommend that this Officer be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in recognition of his fine offensive record while with this squadron.”

“Flying Officer Parker is a sound and courageous Captain who, by skilful airmanship, often under most trying conditions in the face of many odds, has always pressed home his attacks.

The Unconquerable and cheerful spirit has been a fine inspiration to his crew and I recommend that his good work be rewarded by the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.”

“Flying Officer Parker has completed an operational tour which has been marked by his courage, determination and skilful airmanship. His coolness and efficiency in the face of danger has imbued his crew with the utmost confidence.
I Fully support the recommendations given above that his untiring efforts should be rewarded by the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.”

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)