Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 622 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

February 15th, 1944

"This officer is a keen, competent and resolute pilot. He has taken part in a large number of sorties, involving attacks on many well defended targets which he has attacked with determination. On several occasions his great skill has been largely responsible for the safe return of his aircraft when damage has been sustained in engagements with fighters. Flight Lieutenant Clarke has set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty."