Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 33 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

May 9th, 1941

Recommendation dated 18 April 1941:
"Recommended for his outstanding courage and devotion to duty on each of his frequent engagements with the enemy. He attacks the enemy with such determination and vigour that he invariably concludes the engagement with a confirmed victory. His fighting spirit and keenness has an excellent effect on all pilots in the squadron, and to date he has destroyed eleven enemy aircraft and probably one other."

Air Ministry citation:
"This officer has displayed outstanding courage in his many engagements against the enemy. His attacks are pressed home with such determination and vigour that he invariably concludes with a confirmed victory. He has destroyed at least eleven enemy aircraft, and his fighting spirit and keenness have set a splendid example."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 213 (Ceylon) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

August 6th, 1943

Air Ministry citation:
"Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross in April 1941, this officer has destroyed nine enemy aircraft, bringing his total victories to twenty. Squadron Leader Woodward has a fine record of achievement, displaying at all times outstanding courage and devotion to duty."