Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 6 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

December 22nd, 1939

"Sergeant Kavanagh has served in No.6 (Bomber) Squadron since 10th April 1938. Involved in a bad crash shortly after his arrival, he spent nearly four months in hospital and on sick leave, but from September 1938 to June 1939 he has carried our over 200 hours flying of an operational nature as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Throughout this time his courage during many action with the enemy and his efficiency in the air and on the ground have served as a splendid example to the other operators and air gunners in the squadron.
On 15 September 1938 he originated an XX and was responsible for eight casualties with his own gun.
On 17 November 1938 while escorting Officer Commanding, 18 Infantry Brigade and party in the vicinity of Har Tuv the land forces were ambushed by an armed gang. Sergeant Kavanagh sent an XX call and then, in conjunction with his pilot, successfully attacked the enemy inflicting casualties.
He has answered a large number of emergency calls for air assistance during which air action has been taken against the enemy."