Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Second-Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 2 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

Awarded on:

July 27th, 1916

"For conspicuous gallantry and skill. When attacking the enemy's communications, alone and without an observer, he descended to 800 feet in order to release his bombs on a train and station. He was under continuous fire and his engine and machine were seriously damaged, but he succeeded in flying back at a low altitude and safely landing within our lines. He was again heavily fired at as he crossed the lines."

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

No. 19 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

Awarded on:

April 22nd, 1918

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a period of six months he has destroyed two hostile machines and driven down seven others out of control. He has also, during an attack, carried out a ground patrol, flying at a very low altitude, during which he engaged, a company of the enemy with machine-gun fire. On a later occasion, when firing at roads from a low altitude, he received a direct hit from a shell, which carried away a portion of his machine. He, however, regained control, and, landing upside down-in a shell hole full of water, was suspended in the water until nearly drowned. After his rescue, he remained all day working under shell fire until he had salved the engine. He has at all times proved himself to be a very gallant, keen and able pilot."

Second MC received as bar

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Air Commodore

Unit:

Air Armaments Board, HQ, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Air Commodore

Unit:

Air Armaments Board, HQ, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 9th, 1945

He developed 12,000 and 22,000 pound blockbuster bombs.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)