Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 15 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

February 15th, 1944

"As rear gunner, Flight Sergeant Gericke has participated in very many sorties against' important enemy targets. He is a cool, confident and resolute gunner and his skill has, on more than 1 occasion, contributed materially to the safe return of his aircraft. On 1 occasion, in an attack on Kassel, his aircraft was attacked by a Junkers 88. Although his reflector sight was hit by a bullet and rendered useless. Flight Sergeant Gericke coolly withheld his fire until the attacker came into close range then, with a well placed burst of fire, shot the enemy aircraft down. His determination and efficiency have set an excellent example."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)