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HughAHalliday

28th January 2008, 02:26

With considerable help from Steve Brew, I am able to provide citations for several hundred awards published in the Birthday Honours List, 14 June 1945 as listed below. Persons interested in citations should contact me. The list is VERY INCOMPLETE with respect to AFC and comparable awards, but is fairlly complete with respect to ARRC, RRC, BEM, MBE and OBE awards. The Mentions in Despatches are far from complete; those that follow are essentially recommendations that began as BEM, MBE and OBE submissions and were down-graded to MiDs before gazetting.

ABBOTT, Ronald Harris, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 75 Mech Trans Light RU - RAFVR
ACKERMAN, John Darral, FL - MBE - 4506 14 - 1 Armament Practice Camp - RNZAF
ADCOCK, John Henry, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 6197 Servicing Echelon - RAFVR
ALDER, Cyril Francis Ralph, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Kemble - RAFVR
ALDER, Edward Ernest, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 44 Base Breighton - RAF
ALDRIDGE, Clifford, WC - OBE - 450614 - 159 Maintenance Unit, - RAF
ALLEN, Anthony Kenway, WC - MiD - 450614 - Balkan Air Force Int* - RAFVR
ALLEN, Eric Vernon, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 3 Sqn IAF - RAF
ALLEN, Hervey Roland, FL - MiD - 450614 - MEIU Model Sect - RAFVR
ALLEN, Donald Frederick, WC - OBE - 450614 - 222 Group ACSEA - RAF
ALVEY, Desmond John, GC - OBE - 450614 - 38 Group HQ - RAF
AMES, Douglas, FL - AFC - 450614 - 286 Sqn - RAFVR
ANDREWS, Keith Sidney, FS - BEM - 450614 - 34 Wing - RAFVR
ANN, John Ernest, SL - OBE - 450614 - * Alness - RAF
APPLEBY, Alexander Agnew, FO - AFC - 450614 - 1680 (T) Flight - RNZAF
APPS, Ralph William, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 601 Sqn - RAFVR
ARCHER, James William, FL - MBE - 450614 - 148 Sqn - RAFVR
ARCHIBALD, John Carruthers, SL - MBE - 450614 - 132 Wing - RAFVR
ASHFORD, Reginald Wesson, SL - MBE - 450614 - 73 MTLRU - RAFVR
ASKEW, John Alfred, Sgt - BEM - 450614 - India - RAFVR
ASTON, Samuel James, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 169 Sqn - RAF
ATHERTON, George Rutherford Damant, FL - MBE - 450614 - 8 Sqn - RAFVR
AVIS, Cyril William, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Burnhan Police HQ - RAFVR
BADGER, Kenton Victor, Sgt - BEM - 450614 - 4854 Quarrying Flt - RAFVR
BAILEY, James Alfred, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 105 (T) OTU - RAF
BAINBRIDGE, Ronald, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 901 Wing - RAF
BALKWILL, Edward, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 267 Sqn - RAF
BANKS, Edward Huism FL - MiD - 450614 - 31 Base - RAFVR
BARRIE, Elspeth, GC - OBE - 450614 - Fighter Command HQ - WAAF
BARRY, Daniel, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 4 Field Signals Unit - RAFVR
BARTON, Robert Alexander, WC, DFC - OBE - 450614 - Skeabrae - RAF
BATCHELOR, John Bedwell, SL - OBE ½ - 450614 - 422 AFAP - RAFVR
BATEMAN, Glen L., Lieutenant-Colonel - MiD - 450614 - AHQ Greece - SAAF
BATES, Eric, FL - AFC - 450614 - 1 Parachute Training School - RAFVR
BAYLIS, Sidney Albert, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 27 Sqn - RAF
BAYLISS, Mary, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 100 Group HQ - WAAF
BEER, Cyril Edgar, WC - OBE - 450614 - Mediterranean AAF HQ - RAF
BEILEY, Harry Frederick, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 93 Group HQ - RAFVR
BENCH, Raymond Percy, Acting Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Tech Training Cmd HQ - RAFVR
BENFORD, Harry, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 330 Wing - RAFVR
BENNETT, William, Warrant Officer - MBE - 450614 - 1670 Thunderbolt CU - RAF
BENSON, Eric Shipworth, WC - MBE - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAFVR
BERGEN, Stephen Archibald, FL - MBE - 450614 - 34 Wing, 2 TAF - RAF
BERMAN, Monty Morris, SL - MBE - 450614 - 5 Grp HQ - RAFVR
BERRY, Sydney James, WC - OBE - 450614 - 222 Group - RAFVR
BIRKETT-EVANS, John Stanley, FL - AFC - 450614 - Stn Shallufa - RAFVR
BISDEE, John Derek, GC, DFC - OBE - 450614 - 323 Wing, Med AAF - RAFVR
BLACKFORD, Jack Reginald, FL - MBE - 450614 - 2 Mobile Parachute SU - RAFVR
BLAKE, Mary, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - Down Ampney - WAAF
BLAKE, Henry Charles Fitzgerald, FO - MiD - 450614 - 151 Repair Unit - RAFVR
BLOXHAM, Edward Warwick, SL - OBE - 450614 - ACSEA HQ - RAFVR
BLUCKE, Robert Stewart, AVM - CBE - 450614 - 1 Grp HQ - RAF
BLYTH, Frank, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Tech Training Cmd HQ - RAFVR
BOLT, Gilbert Elworthy, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 2744 Field Sqn - RAF
BOLTON, Ernest Richard, SL - MBE - 450614 - 54 Base - RAF
BOND, Walter, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - * Jalton - RAFVR
BONE, Sidney James, FS - BEM - 450614 - 85 Grp HQ - RAFVR
BOOTH, Kenneth Sydney, SL - AFC - 450614 - Comm Sqn SE Asia - RAF
BOOTH, Dennis, SL - MBE - 450614 - Bomber Cmd HQ - RAFVR
BOSWORTH, Henry Loveday, WC - OBE - 450614 - 60 Grouo HQ Fighter Cmd - RAVR
BOWDEN, Edwin George, WO - MBE - 450614 - Stn Hal Far - RAF
BOWES, Howard Wesley, Sgt - BEM - 450614 - 8248 Service Ech - RAF
BOYD, Doris Louise, Nursing Member (VAD1) - ARRC - 450614 - Cleveldeys - RAFNS
BRACE, Stanley Norman, Capt - MBE - 450614 - 60 Sqn - SAAF
BRADBURY, Joan, Flight Officer - MBE - 450614 - 2 TAFHQ - WAAF
BRADFORD, Betty Rose, Flight Officer - MBE - 450614 - 362 WU Chicksands Priory - WAAF
BRADSHAW, William, WC, DFC - OBE - 450614 - 222 Group ACSEA - RAF
BRADY, George Robert, WC - OBE - 450614 - 222 Group ACSEA - RAF
BRAND, Alexander George, FL - MBE - 450614 - ACSEA, HQ - RAFVR
BRANDON, Norman Cecil, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 45 Maintenance Unit - RAFVR
BRAY, Ronald William Henry, FO - AFC - 450614 - 9 Ferry Unit - RAFVR
BRIDEN, Stanley George, SL - OBE - 450614 - 56 Base - RAF
BROADHEAD, Harry, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Mediterranean AAF - RAFVR
BROCK, Christopher Henry, FO - MBE - 450614 - 1 Special Force, CMF - RAFVR
BROOKER, Stuart Gordon, Corporal - MiD - 450614 - SHAEFE - RAFVR
BROOKS, Charles Edward, FL - MBE - 450614 - SHEAF Signals - RAFVR
BROWN, George Edward, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 256 Sqn - RAF
BROWN, Cyril James, SL - MiD - 450614 - ACSEA HQ - RAFVR
BROWN, William Albert, FL - MiD - 450614 - 308 Mobile Signals Unit - rafvr
BRYANTON, William Francis, WC - OBE - 450614 - RAF Mid East HQ - RAFVR
BURCHMORE, Eric, FL - MBE - 450614 - 159 Sqn - RAF
BURTON, Percival Philip, FL - MiD - 450614 - Old Sarum - RAF
BUTCHART, John, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Tech Training Cmd HQ - RAFVR
BUTCHER, Ernest Rowland, WC - MiD - 450614 - Stradishall - RAF
BUTLER, Cecil James, Warrant Officer - MBE - 450614 - 11 Sqn - RAF
CAMPBELL, Gilbert Hamilton, FL - MBE - 450614 - 27 Squadron - rafvr
CAMPBELL, Alexander Forsyth, Sgt - BEM - 450614 - 407 AFAP - RAF
CAMPBELL, Robert Hilbro, FL - MiD - 450614 - 10 Group HQ Fighter Cmd - RAFVR
CARELESS, John Robert Armstrong, SL, DFC - MiD - 450614 - 1652 CU - RAF
CAREY, Russell Edwin Osbourne, WC - OBE - 450614 - ACSEA HQ - RAFVR
CAREY, Victor Cecil, Warrant Officer - MBE - 450614 - 119 Maintenance Unit - RAF
CARNE, George Valentine, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Down Ampney - RAF
CARTER, Nigel Vivien, SL - MiD - 450614 - 47 AFAP - RAF
CASE. Charles Albert, WC - OBE - 450614 - Med* AAF (Rear) - RAFVR
CASWELL, William Charles, SL - MiD - 450614 - AFALS - RAFVR
CAVE, John Patrick, GC - OBE - 450614 - 2 TAF HQ - RAF
CEASAR, Richard Ernest, WC - MiD - 450614 - Agir - RAF
CHACKSFIELD, Bernard Albert, Air Commodore - OBE - 450614 - ACSEA HQ - RAF
CHAMBERS, Ernest, SL - MiD - 450614 - 1 Middle East Met Unit - RAFVR
CHAPMAN, Reginald John, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 2 FTLU - RAFVR
CHEANEY, Joseph Humfrey, FL - Comm - 450614 - 233 Sqn - RAF
CHUBB, Walter Sidney, SL - AFC - 450614 - Stn Shandur - RAFVR
CHURCHILL, Edward James, FO - AFC - 450614 - 521 Sqn - RAFVR
CIZEK, Frank Lester, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 15 Sqn SAAF - SAAF
CLACKSON, David Lawrence, WC - MBE - 450614 - 12 Group HQ Fighter Cmd - RAFVR
CLARK, Vera, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 230 Sqn - RAF
CLARK, Harold Sydney, SL - MBE - 450614 - Training Command HQ - RAF
CLARKE, Ernest Albert, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 5058 AMES ? - RAFVR
CLARKE, Robert St. Hill, WC, AFC - OBE - 450614 - 203 Group ACSEA - RAF
CLARKSON, Robert Gibson, SL - OBE - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAFVR
CLEAVE, Raymond Lewis, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - 14 (P) AFU - RAFVR
CLEGG, Frank John Reed, Warrant Officer - MBE - 450614 - Lindholme - RAF
COATES, Leslie William Garland, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - RAF Police HQ - RAFVR
COHEN, Mark, WC - OBE - 450614 - 21 PTC - RAFVR
COLLINS, William Edward, FL - MBE - 450614 - Air Fighting Dev Sqn - RAF
CONNAL, Katherine Irene, SL - MiD - 450614 - 106 Group HQ - WAAF
COOPER, Thomas Bruce, GC, DFC - OBE - 450614 - Tarrant Rushton - RAF
COOPER, George Douglas, FL - MBE - 450614 - 18 Sqn - RAF
COOPER, Arthur Henry Lucas, SL - MiD - 450614 - 258 Wing - RAFVR
COPE, John Alan, SL - MBE - 450614 - 2 Group HQ - RAFVR
CRAIG, Gordon Jeffrey, SL - MiD - 450614 - Photo Recce Force ACSEA - RAFVR
CRAIG, Quintin Curtis, SL - OBE - 450614 - 106 Group - RAFVR
CRAMPTON, Philip Terence, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - Compton Bassett, - RAFVR
CROSS, Ivy, Leading Aircraftwoman - BEM - 450614 - Langham - WAAF
CROUCHLEY, Arthur Edwin, WC - MiD - 450614 - Middle East RAF HQ - RAFVR
CROWLEY, Albert Patrick, SL - MiD - 450614 - 25 Sector HQ, 85 Group - RAF
CRUICKSHANK, George, WC, MBE - OBE - 450614 - 2 Group HQ - RAFVR
CUNDY, Peter John, WC - AFC - 450614 - Coastal Cmd HQ - RAF
CUNNIFFE, William, SL - OBE - 450614 - Aden HQ - RAF
CUTTER, Harry Charles, SL - MiD - 450614 - 110 RSU - RAF
DANCE, William John, Corporal - Comm (B) - 450614 - Bomb Disposal Wing, - RAFVR
DARLOW, George Andrew, SL - MiD - 450614 - Mediterranean AAF HQ - RAFVR
DAVIES, Herbert Francis, SL - MiD - 450614 - 137 Wing, 2 TAF - RAF
DAWE, William Henry, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 224 Group - RAF
DAWSON, David John, WC, MRCS, LRCP - MiD - 450614 - Middle East RAF HQ - RAF
DAWSON-SHEPHERD, Hanbury Knollys, WC - OBE - 450614 - CIS Baghdad - RAF
DAY, William Henry, WC - OBE - 450614 - 91 Group HQ - RAFVR
DEANE, Edward Dennis, SL, MM - MiD - 450614 - Lossiemouth - RAF
DEFER, Charles Francis, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 1 Mobile Ops Room Unit - RAFVR
DENLEY, William Raymond, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Broadwell - RAFVR
DEWELL, Frank William, FL - AFC - 450614 - 511 Sqn - RAF
DISBREY, William Daviel, AC - CBE - 450614 - 2 Tactical Air Force - RAF
DISNEY, Maurice Henry, SL - MBE - 450614 - 2 Grp HQ - RAFVR
DIXON, William, SL - OBE - 450614 - Aden HQ - RAF
DIXON, Ronald, Warrant Officer - MiD - 450614 - 29 OTU - RAF
DOBSON, Jack, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - China Bay, Ceylon - RAFVR
DOBSON, Dennis William, WC - OBE - 450614 - Desert Air Force, Rear HQ - RAFVR
DODDS, George William, WC - MiD - 450614 - Wetherfield Stn - RAF
DOWN, Harold Hunter, AC - CBE - 450614 - 33 Base - RAF
DOWNE, Kathleen, Sgt - BEM - 450614 - HQ ? - WAAF
DRAGT, Johan Hendrik, Lieutenant - MBE - 450614 - 15 Sqn SAAF - SAAF
DRAKE, Christopher Pearse, SL - MiD - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAFVR
DRAPER, ME, Major - MiD - 450614 - 3 Wing SAAF - SAAF
DUNCAN, John McInnes, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Metro Comm Sqn - RAFVR
DUNDAS, William Sidney, FL - MBE - 450614 - .242 Sqn - RAFVR
DUTTON, James Jervis, WC - OBE - 450614 - Bengal/Burma HQ - RAF
DYSON, Charles Harold, SL - MBE - 450614 - 55 OTU - RAF
EARL, Kenneth Cyril, FL - MBE - 450614 - 19 OTU - RAFVR
EASTWOOD, John Helpeos Ritzema, Major - OBE - 450614 - Med* AAF HQ SA AU - SAAF
ECCLES, W, GC - OBE - 450614 - 31 Group HQ - RAF
ELLIOTT, Edward John, FL - AFC - 450614 - Stn Qastina - RAAF
ELLIS, D, FO - MiD - 450614 - 104 Sqn - RAFVR
ELSDON, Thomas Arthur Francis, WC, DFC - OBE - 450614 - 165 Wing ACSEA - RAF
EVANS, Ieuan Lynn Richard, FL - MBE - 450614 - 42 Sqn - RAFVR
EVANS, Herbert Charles, SL - MiD - 450614 - Wyton - RAF
EVANS, John Ceredig, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 44 Staging Park - RAFVR
FARRAR, Albert Conroy, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 114 Sqn - RAFVR
FARRIES, Norman Cunningham, SL - MBE - 450614 - 146 Wing - RAF
FAWSSETT, Frederick Arthur, WC - OBE - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - raf
FELL, Wilson Gordon, FL - MBE - 450614 - 84 OTU - RAFVR
FENTON, Harold Arthur, AC, DSO, DFC - MiD - 450614 - 83 Group Control Centre - RAF
FERGUSON, Albert Henry, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Defford - RAF
FEVRE, Edward Henry Jack, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 62 Sqn - RAF
FIELD, Arthur Ernest, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Bri Military Mission - RAF
FINNIS, Frederic Hubert, SL - MBE - 450614 - 11 OTU - RAFVR
FLETCHER, Leslie Stewart, Sgt - BEM - 450614 - 6264 Service Ech - RAFVR
FLORENCE, Philip, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 871 AMES - RAFVR
FOGG, James, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - 334 Wing - RAFVR
FOGG, William Frederick, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Halton - RAF
FOLEY, Robert, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - 29 Group HQ - RAF
FORDHAM, Robert Clears, FL - MiD - 450614 - Defford Station - RAF
FORSYTH, Austin James Esslemont, WC - MiD - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAFVR
FOSTER, William Cyril Joseph, WC - OBE - 450614 - 1 Grp HQ - RAFVR
FRAMPTON, Walter Bennett, WC - OBE - 450614 - 16 Group HQ - RAFVR
FRANCIS, David Raymond, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 2 School of Tech Training - RAF
FRAYNE, Francis Edward, SL - MBE - 450614 - 2 Group Group Support Unit - RAFVR
FREEMAN, Leonard, GC, LMSSA, DMRE - MiD - 450614 - East Africa Air HQ - RAF
FRIEND, William, FL - MBE - 450614 - Vavuniya Stn ACSEA - RAFVR
FRY, Anthony, FL - MBE - 450614 - 904 Wing ACSEA - RAFVR
FURNESS, THB, WO - MiD - 450614 - 209 Sqn - RAF
FUSSELL, Alfred Louis, SL - MiD - 450614 - 83 Group Control Centre - RAFVR
GANDEN, Ernest John, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 17 SFTS - RAF
GATES, Claude Ernest, WO - MiD - 450614 - 5002 A/F ConSqn - RAF
GEE, Ralph Anthony Bridge, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Rivenhall - RAFVR
GEORGE, Arthur James, SL - MiD - 450614 - 151 A/C Repair U - RAF
GIBBS, Cedric Arthur, SL - MiD - 450614 - Bourn - RAFVR
GIBSON, Clement Walter, Acting Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 2 Sqn SAAF - SAAF
GILLHAM, William Albert, Captain - MBE - 450614 - 5 Sqn SAAF - SAAF
GILLIARD, John Alexander, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - 54 Wing - RAF
GILLINGHAM, John Oliver, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 232 Wing CMF - RAF
GINNETT, John Frederick, SL - OBE - 450614 - 18 Group HQ - RAFVR
GLOYNE, Ronald Westlake, FL - MiD - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAFVR
GOLDSBOROUGH, Jeanne Margaret, Section Officer - MiD - 450614 - Fighter Command HQ - WAAF
GOODMAN, John, SL - MiD - 450614 - 85 Group Base Signals Unit - raf
GOODMAN, Jack Richard, SL - AFC - 450614 - 16 OTU - RAFVR
GOODRIDGE, William, SL - MBE - 450614 - 145 Wing - RAF
GORE, Stanley George, GC - OBE - 450614 - Bomber Cmd HQ - RAF
GOULD, John Hinchcliffe, SL, MBE - MiD - 450614 - Air Headquarters, Greece - RAFVR
GRAHAM, Catherine Mary, Nursing Sister - ARRC - 450614 - Down Ampney - RAFNS
GRAHAM, Richard Bellingham, WC Sir - MiD - 450614 - 83 Group HQ - RAFVR
GRAINGER, Wilfred Bert, FS - BEM - 450614 - 8461 Service Ech - RAAF
GREEN, Peter Michael Arthur, WC - OBE - 450614 - Coastal Command HQ - RAFVR
GREEN, Donald Salisbury, WC - OBE - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAF
GREY, William John, Sgt - BEM - 450614 - 72 Wing - RAFVR
GREYVENSTEYN, Denis Anthony, Lieutenant - MBE - 450614 - 601 Sqn - SAAF
GRIFFIN, Thomas Day, SL - OBE - 450614 - 202 Group Med* AAF - RAFVR
GRIFFITHS, Davis William, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Central Gunnery School - RAF
GRIFFITHS, Higford Singer, SL - MBE - 450614 - Bomber Cmd HQ - RAFVR
GRIFFITHS, Charles Douglas, WC - OBE - 450614 - Fairwood Common - RAFVR
GRITTON, John William Kenneth, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 212 Group HQ - RAF
GROVER, Leslie Reginald, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 6091 Servicing Echelon - RAF
GWYTHER, Norman Arthur, SL - MiD - 450614 - 16 Group HQ - RAF
HABSBURG, John, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Aircrew Mountain Centre - RAFVR
HALL, Benjamin Richard, SL - AFC - 450614 - 21 OTU - RAF
HALLETT, Norman William, WO - MBE - 450614 - Leighton Buzzard - RAF
HAMMOND, Frederick George, WC - MiD - 450614 - Levant Air HQ - RAF
HANNEFORD, Sydney Gay, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 105 (T) OTU - RAF
HANSBURY, John, FS - BEM - 450614 - Mountain Cntre - RAFVR
HARDY, Alan Geoffrey, FL - MBE - 450614 - 85 Grp - RAFVR
HARRINGTON, William Thomas, SL - OBE - 450614 - Stn Mepal - RAF
HARRIS, Walter, FS - BEM - 450614 - 7 Sqn - RAFVR
HARRIS, Norman Charles, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - Warmwell - RAFVR
HART, Herbert Frederick, Sgt - BEM - 450614 - 58 Sqn - RAFVR
HARTLES, Reginald, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Warboys - RAF
HASTINGS, Leslie Reginald, SL, DFC - MiD - 450614 - 8 Group HQ - RAFVR
HATTON, Joseph Albert, WC - OBE - 450614 - Coastal Command HQ - RAFVR
HEARN, Alexander Morrison, FL - MBE - 450614 - 146 Wing - RAFVR
HEMMING, Sidney Edward, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Minneriya - RAFVR
HENDERSON, Gordon, WC - MiD - 450614 - Siloth - RAFVR
HENRY, Robert Charles, WC - MiD - 450614 - 1654 HCU - RAF
HERBERT, Richard, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - Wittering - RAF
HERBERT, Archibald Frederick, FO - AFC - 450614 - 691 Sqn - RAFVR
HERBERT, William Harold, SL - OBE - 450614 - 3 MTLRU, DAF - RAFVR
HESSON, Margery Lorne, FS - BEM - 450614 - Air Ministry - WAAF
HEYHOE, Bernard Horace, Warrant Officer - MiD - 450614 - BPO North Africa - RAF
HIGGINS, Jack Edward, FL - MBE - 450614 - Balkan AF HQ - RAF
HIGGS, Douglas George, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 176 Sqn - RAF
HIGHAM, Chris Alan, WO - MBE - 450614 - 144 MU - RAF
HILL, Edward James Glynn, WC - OBE - 450614 - 42 Base - RAF
HILL, Arthur Vincent, FS - BEM - 450614 - 36 Sqn - RAF
HILL, Bertram Walter Hill, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 148 Sqn - RAF
HILLIARD, Donald Edward, SL - MiD - 450614 - Melbourne - RAF
HOGARTH, Alfred Percy, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 224 Group HQ - RAFVR
HOGBEN, Arthur Walter, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Burn - RAF
HONEY, Percy, SL, MBE - MiD - 450614 - Coastal Command HQ - RAF
HOOD, James, FL - MBE - 450614 - Stn Woolbridge - RAFVR
HOPE, Archibald Philip, GC Sir (Baronet) - OBE - 450614 - Exeter - RAF
HOPGOOD, George Albert, FS - BEM - 450614 - 53 Base - RAF
HORSFALL, Geoffrey Dirk S, SL - MBE - 450614 - Bomber Cmd HQ - RAFVR
HOSKINS, Donald Innes, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 7 Sqn - RAF
HOWARD, Harold Edward, SL - OBE - 450614 - Oulton - RAF
HUGHES, Hugh Owen, SL - OBE - 450614 - 322 Maintenance U ACSEA - RAFVR
HURRION, Ronald James, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 2847 Sqn RAF Regt - RAFVR
HUXTABLE, Roy George, FL - MBE - 450614 - Bengal/Burma HQ - RAFVR
HYDE, Herbert John, SL - MiD - 450614 - 225 Group ACSEA - RAF
JACKSON, Jessie Dorothy, Acting Principal Matron, RRC - RRC* - 450614 - Ely - RAFNS
JACKSON, Alan Stewart, GC - OBE - 450614 - 206 Group, ME - RAF Aux
JAMES, Richard Gostwycke, GC - OBE - 450614 - 83 Group HQ - RAF
JAMES, William Leonard, SL - MiD - 450614 - Coningsby - RAFVR
JENKINS, Frederick William, WC - MiD - 450614 - DGR ACSEA - RAF
JILLINGS, David Samuel, GC, MBE, MC - CBE - 450614 - 2 TAF HQ - RAF
JOHN, Edward Mervyn, SL - OBE - 450614 - 2942 Field Sqn RAF Regt - RAFVR
JOHNSON, Ronald Henry, SL - OBE - 450614 - 98 Air Stores Park - RAFVR
JOHNSTONE, Alexander, FL - AFC - 450614 - 233 Sqn - RAFVR
JONES, Dewi Emlyn, FS - BEM - 450614 - 5353 Wing - RAFVR
JONES, Elwyn David, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Dorval - RAFVR
JONES, Arthur Owen, FL - Comm - 450614 - 231 Sqn - RAFVR
JONES, Gwenillian, Acting Senior Nursing Sister - ARRC - 450614 - Halton - RAFNS
JONES, Douglas Samuel, FL - MBE - 450614 - Bomber Support Dev Unit - RAFVR
JONES, John Price, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - RAF Regiment Depot - RAFVR
JONES,, George Rowland, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 5156 Bomb Disposal Sqn - RAF
JULLION, Fred, SL - OBE - 450614 - 368 WU ACSEA - RAFVR
KAY, Louisa Alice, Acting Senior Nursing Sister - ARRC - 450614 - Wroughton - RAFNS
KAYE, Marcus Michael, WC - OBE - 450614 - 2 TAF HQ - RAFVR
KELSEY, George Thomas, WC - MiD - 450614 - 60 Group HQ Fighter Cmd - RAFVR
KERR, Robert Angus, fl - MBE - 450614 - 489 Sqn - RAFVR
KETTLE, Stanley Norman, SL - OBE - 450614 - Mediterranean AAF - RAFVR
KIDMAN, Donald Victor, SL - MiD - 450614 - 5023 Sqn - RAFVR
KING, Harold Knox, WC - MiD - 450614 - 5353 Airfield Con* Wing - RAFVR
KIRK, John Enfield, GC - OBE - 450614 - Balkan Air Force HQ - RAF
KIRKMAN, Jack Marten, FO - MiD - 450614 - 1435 Sqn - RAAF
KNOWLES, Arthur Henry, SL - MiD - 450614 - Desert Air Force Rear HQ - RAF
LAMBERT, Ronald Charles, FL - MiD - 450614 - North Creaks Station - RAF
LAST, Hubert Wallace, FS - BEM - 450614 - 54 Recon//Repair Party - RAF
LAWRENCE, Guy Kempton, GC, DSO, DFC - OBE - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAFVR
LEADER, Thomas, Sergeant - BEM - 459614 - 91 Group Headquarters - RAF
LEADER, Thomas, Sgt - MiD - 450614 - 91 Grp HQ Comm Flt - RAF
LEGG, Herbert Thomas, SL - OBE - 450614 - 239 Wing HQ, DAF - RAF
LEMAR, Williams Joseph, FS - BEM - 450614 - 99 Sqn - RAF
LEVY, Robert Camille Samuel, WC - MBE - 450614 - ACSEA HQ - RAFVR
LEWIS, Reginald Ernest, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 57 OTU - Aux AF
LINACRE, John Gordon Seymour, SL - AFC - 450614 - 14 OTU - RAFVR
LIPSCOMBE, Reginald Ernest, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Pocklington - RAF
LIVINGSTONE, David, SL - MBE - 450614 - Nicosia - RAFVR
LODGE, Arthur Harold, SL - OBE - 450614 - 240 Wing HQ, Med* AAF - RAF
LOGAN-EWING, Robert, FL - MBE - 450614 - 75 Base - RAFVR
LOHMEYER, Ewart Norman, WC, DFC - OBE - 450614 - Bengal/Burma Air HQ - RAFVR
LONGMATE, Henry Duncan, FL - MiD - 450614 - 123 Wing - RAFVR
LOTEN, Alfred Donald, WO - MiD - 450614 - 203 Grp HQ - RAF
LOUCH, Hector Munro, SL - MBE - 450614 - 150 Wing HQ Fighter Cmd - RAFVR
LOUDEN, James Arnold Hamilton, GC - MiD - 450614 - Ballah Station - RAF
LOVE, Alfred Harold, WC - MBE - 450614 - 70 Group HQ Fighter Cmd - RAF
LOVEDAY, Henry Herbert, SL - OBE - 450614 - 93 Group HQ - RAFVR
LYNHAM, Victor Henry Paul, WC, DSO - OBE - 450614 - 517 Sqn - RAF
MacDONALD, Frederick Peter Thomas, FL - MiD - 450614 - Vaviniya, Stn, ACSEA - RAFVR
MacDUFF, Percy John, SL - OBE - 450614 - AHQ Greece - RAFVR
MACEY, S.C., SL - MiD - 450614 - 1 Works Area, Egypt - RAFVR
MACGREGOR, John Robert, SL - MBE - 450614 - 84 Grp - RAFVR
MACKENZIE, Stewart, WC - OBE - 450614 - 2 TAF BPC - RAF
MAHONEY, Joseph Bernard, FL - MBE - 450614 - 138 Wing - RAF
MAIN, James Taylor, SL - OBE - 450614 - 108 RSU, MACAF - RAF
MANN, John, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 64 Sqn - AuxAF
MANSELL, Eric, FS - BEM - 450614 - 279 Sqn - RAF
MARDON, Edwin Henry, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Empire CFS - RAFVR
MARSBERG, Alfred Norman M, Lt - AFC - 450614 - Stn Aqir - SAAF
MARTIN, Lionel George, WC - MiD - 450614 - Felixstowe - RAF
MARTIN, John William, WC - MiD - 450614 - Gibraltar AHQ - RAFVR
MARTIN, Pearl Edna, Nursing Sister - ARRC - 450614 - Halton - RAFNS
MARX, George Edward, FL - MBE - 450614 - St Eval - RAFVR
MASON, John Ernest Edward, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 72 Wing - RAFVR
MASON, Robert Heath, GC - OBE - 450614 - ACSEA HW - RAF
MASON, Edgar, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 4 Parachute Training School - RAF
MASON, Edward Joseph, FL - MBE - 450614 - Fighter Command HQ - RAF
MAUDSEY, Harold, Warrant Officer - MiD - 450614 - Bengal, RAFHQ - RAF
MAWSON, Elsie Margaret, Cpl - BEM - 450614 - 75 Wing - WAAF
McBLAIN, Godfrey Newman, Lieutenant-Colonel, DFC - OBE - 450614 - Med AAF, SAAF Admin U - SAAF
McBRYDE, Hugh McGilvray, FL - MBE - 450614 - 1 MORU - RAFVR
McDONALD, Kenneth John, WC - MiD - 450614 - 74 Base - RAF
McDONALD, Morton Edgar, FO - Comm - 450614 - 105 (T) OTU - RAFVR
McEWEN, Davis William, FL - MBE - 450614 - Wickenby - RAF
McGRATH, Joseph, SL - MiD - 450614 - 21 DS Section - RAFVR
McLEAN, A, Sergeant - MiD - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAFVR
McPARTLIN, George Anthony, SL - MiD - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAFVR
McSWEYN, Allan Frank, SL - AFC - 450614 - Stn Bramcote - RAAF
MEARS, Douglas James, FL - MiD - 450614 - 75 Mech* Transport LRU - RAFVR
METCALF, Peter, Lieutenant - MiD - 450614 - 21 Sqn SAAF - SAAF
MICHELL, John Reginald, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 20 Sqn SAAF - RAFVR
MILLER, Alfred Ernest, WC - MiD - 450614 - Chivenor - RAF
MILLHOUSE, Roland, FO - MBE - 450614 - 2721 Field Squadron - RAF Regt
MILLINGTON, John Henry Voyce, SL - Comm - 450614 - 24 Sqn - RAF
MILLS, Thomas William Hasson, SL - MiD - 450614 - Coltishall Station - RAFVR
MISKIN, Christopher Robert, Cpl - BEM - 450614 - 84 Grp Comm Sqn - RAFVR
MITCHELL, James Robert, FL - MBE - 450614 - Brit* Military Mission ME - MBE
MONNINGTON, Frederick William, FS - BEM - 450614 - 55 OTU - RAF
MOORE, Jack, SL - MBE - 450614 - 2 Grp - RAF
MOORE, Joseph Rodney, WC - OBE - 450614 - Strategic AF ACSEA - RAFVR
MOORE, Herbert Ramsey, SL - MiD - 450614 - 904 Wing ACSEA - RAFVR
MORGAN, Thomas Frederic Dalton, GC, DSO, DFC - OBE - 450614 - 2 TAF HQ - RAF
MORGAN, Francis William, FL - MBE - 450614 - 232 Wing, DAF - RAFVR
MORGANS, William Richard, SL - MBE - 450614 - 224 Group HQ ACSEA - RAF
MORRIS, Arthur Percy, FL - MiD - 450614 - 55 Base - RAFVR
MORRIS, Leonard Davis, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 21 Heavy Glider CU - RAFVR
MORTON, John Ronald, Sgt - BEM - 450614 - 172 Sqn - RAF
MOSS, Richard Noel, FL - MiD - 450614 - Waddington - RAFVR
MOSTYN-BROWN, William Albert, SL - AFC - 450614 - 512 Sqn - RAF
MOULE, Eric John, WC - OBE - 450614 - 11 Group HQ - RAF
MURPHY, John Baptiste, MB., BCh., SL - MiD - 450614 - Great Massingham - RAFVR
MURRAY, William Farquhar, WC - OBE - 450614 - Lydda Station - RAF
NAYLOR, Douglas Arthur Reginald, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 1 Radio School - RAF
NEILSON, Ian Alan, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 37 Sqn - RAF
NELSON, Robert Preston, WO - MBE - 450614 - 600 Sqn - RAF
NICHOLAS, Herbert Cecil, Major - MiD - 450614 - 2 SAAF Wing - SAAF
NICOL, Edward May, WC - MBE - 450614 - 60 Grp - RAF
NIELD, John Ernest, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Down Ampney - RAF
NIXON, Ronald Julian, FO - Comm - 450614 - 233 Sqn - RAFVR
NUNN, Frank William Daubney, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 43 Sqn - RAF
O'CONNELL, Frederick James, SL - MiD - 450614 - 232 Wing - RAF
OBANK, Arnold Pounds, FL - MBE - 450614 - 906 Wing, ACSEA - RAFVR
ORMONDE, Eric Charles, WC - MiD - 450614 - SHAEF Intelligence - RAFVR
PAGRAM, Leonard, SL - MBE - 450614 - Coltishall - RAF
PAKES, Frederick, FL - MiD - 450614 - 5003A Mobile Signals Unit - RAFVR
PALMER, Geoffrey, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 12 OTU - RAF
PALMER, Harry Leslie, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - Hawkinge - RAFVR
PALMER, Charles Dudley, SL - MiD - 450614 - Fighter Command HQ - RAF
PARK, Edward Bennett, SL - MiD - 450614 - 2816 Sqn RAF Regt - RAFVR
PARSONS, Ian McNaughton, WC - MiD - 450614 - SHAEF Airfields - RAFVR
PASSY, Cyril Wolrick, WC - OBE - 450614 - 83 Group GSU - RAFVR
PATMORE, Samuel Patrick Aylmer, GC - OBE - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAF
PAVER, Alban Harwood, WO - Comm - 450614 - 511 Sqn - RAFVR
PAXTON, George Henry, FS - BEM - 450614 - 202 Sqn - RAF
PEARSON, George Alexander, SL - MiD - 450614 - Tempsford - RAF
PEGG, Henson, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 119 Maintenance Unit - RAF
PELL, Kenneth Wright, WC - OBE - 450614 - Coastal Command HQ - RAF
PENNY, John Henry, SL - MiD - 450614 - 54 OTU - rafvr
PEPPER, William Albert Redverse, sl - MBE - 450614 - Northolt, Fighter CMD - RAFVR
PERKINS, John Clement, FO - MBE - 450614 - 86 R and R Party - `RAFVR
PHILLIPS, John, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Waterbeach - RAFVR
PHILLIPS, William Owen, FO - MiD - 450614 - 51 OTU - rafvr
PITT, Stanley Joseph, LAC - BEM - 450614 - 320 MU - RAFVR
PLEASANCE, Harold Percival, GC, DFC - OBE - 450614 - 2 TAF HQ - RAF
PLUMTREE, Eric, WC - MiD - 450614 - 41 OTU - RAFVR
POTGIETER, Rudolph Peters, SL - MiD - 450614 - 527 Sqn - RAF
POULTON, Frederick Thomas, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Hunmanby Moor - RAFVR
POWELL, Frederick James, WC, MC - OBE - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAFVR
PRANGNELL, Arthur William, WO - MiD - 450614 - Stn Aqir - RAF
PRYOR, Frank James, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 691 Sqn - RAF
RADLEY, Ivor John Charles, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 250 Sqn - RAF
RAMSDEN, Albert Midgely Robert, WC - MiD - 450614 - Mediterranean AAF HQ - RAF
RANKIN, Louise Hilliard, Squadron Officer - MBE - 450614 - Leighton Buzzard - RAF
RAYBOULD, John Henry, FO - Comm - 450614 - 231 Sqn - RAFVR
RAYMOND, Cyril William North, WC - MBE - 450614 - North Weald - RAF
RAYNHAM, Theodore Grimmer, FO - MBE - 450614 - 32 Sqn - RAF
REDDING, Frederick John, Cpl - BEM - 450614 - 3 (O) AFU - RAFVR
REEVES, George Hammond, Warrant Officer - MiD - 450614 - 13 Group HQ - RAF
REIDY, William, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 25 Sector - RAF
RHODES, Cecil Edward, FS - BEM - 450614 - 3502 Service Unit - RAF
RICHARDS, Singleton Powell, WC, AFC - OBE - 450614 - Andrews Field - RAF
ROBERTS, Edwin, Warrant Officer - MBE - 450614 - Khartoum - RAF
ROBERTS, Gordon, SL - MiD - 450614 - 460 Sqn RAAF - RAAF
ROBERTS, Dennis Arthur, FO - Comm - 450614 - 105 (T) OTU - RAFVR
ROBERTSON, Johnstone Bolton, SL - MBE - 450614 - 2 Grp - RAF
ROBERTSON, James Albert, FO - Comm - 450614 - 1527 BAT Flt - RAFVR
ROBINSON, John Alexander, WC - OBE - 450614 - 221 Group ACSEA - RAF
ROEBUCK, Cyril William, SL - MBE - 450614 - 25 Sector - RAFVR
ROGERS, Keith Douglas Ulysses, FL - MiD - 450614 - 60 Group HQ Fighter Cmd - RAFVR
ROGERS, Harry, FL - AFC - 450614 - 1661 HCU - RAFVR
ROMANES, James Robert Smith, WC, DFC - MiD - 450614 - 19 Group HQ, Coastal Cmd - RAF
ROSE, Leonard John, FO - Comm - 450614 - 231 Sqn - RAFVR
ROSE, Hugh Herbert, WC - OBE - 450614 - Balkan Air Force Ops Room - RAFVR
ROUPELL, Norman Spencer, WC - MBE - 450614 - Bomber Cmd HQ - RAF
ROWLETT, George Williams, FS - BEM - 450614 - 6341 Service Ech - RAFVR
RUDDLE, Frederick William, FO - AFC - 450614 - 52 Sqn - RAFVR
RUMBLE, William Alfred, FL - MBE - 450614 - 34 Sqn - RAFVR
RUSSELL, Alexander, SL - OBE - 450614 - Levant Air HQ - RAFVR
SALSWAY-WALLER, Malcolm, FO - MiD - 450614 - Reykjavik - RAFVR
SATTERLEY, Albert Ernest, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 253 Sqn - RAF
SAVORY, Walter, SL - MBE - 450614 - 101 Maintenance Unit - RAFVR
SCARMAN, Leslie George, WC - OBE - 450614 - SHAEF - RAFVR
SCOTT, William Edward, FL - MiD - 450614 - 148 Sqn - RAFVR
SCOTT, Leonard George, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 260 Sqn - RAF
SELLAR, Arthur Hugh Russell, WC - MiD - 450614 - ACSEA HQ - RAFVR
SEWELL, Edward George, WC - MiD - 450614 - ACSEA HQ - RAFVR
SEYDE, Norman Howard, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 41 Air School South Africa - RAF
SEYMOUR, Hubert, SL - MiD - 450614 - Middle Wallop - RAFVR
SHACKLETON, Edward Arthur Alexander, WC - OBE - 450614 - Coastal Command HQ - RAFVR
SHALLARD, Harry Patrick, WC - OBE - 450614 - 2 Group HQ - RAFVR
SHAW, Harry, SL - MBE - 450614 - 138 Wing, 2 TAF - RAFVR
SHIPP, Eric Montague, SL - MBE - 450614 - 309 S&T Column - RAFVR
SIBLEY, Francis Edward, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 8 Recruits Centre, - RAF
SILLS, Robert John, SL - OBE - 450614 - 5 Engine Repair Section - RAF
SIMPSON, George Henry, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 31 Sqn - RAF
SINGLETON, Dennis Gordon, WC - OBE - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAFVR
SMITH, William Denis Ashley, SL - OBE - 450614 - 181 Signals Wing, ACSEA - RAFVR
SMITH, Stanley Frederick, Warrant Officer - MBE - 450614 - Air Pubs Unit, Middle East - RAF
SMITH, Charles Abbott, FL - MBE - 450614 - Middle East HQ - RAFVR
SMITH, Frank Victor, WC - MiD - 450614 - 203 Group ACSEA - RAFVR
SMITH, Dennis George, FL - MiD - 450614 - 114 Sqn - RAFVR
SMITH, Ronald Noel, WC - OBE - 450614 - 35 Wing - RAF
SMITH, Maurice Joy, WC - OBE - 450614 - Bomber Command HQ - RAFVR
SNOWDEN, Willie, FL - MBE - 450614 - 22 OTU - RAF
SPENCER, Charles Harold, SL - MiD - 450614 - 29 A/F ConGrp - RAFVR
SPENCER, Leonard, WC - MiD - 450614 - 1 PRU - RAF
SPENCER, Eric Coupland, SL - MBE - 450614 - 2 TAF HQ - RAFVR
SPOONER, Douglas William, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 901 Wing - RAFVR
STACEY, Jack McGregor, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 45 Sqn RAAF - RAAF
STAFFORD, George Adamson, FO - AFC - 450614 - 22 HGliderCU - RAFVR
STALEY, Edward John, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 148 Sqn - RAF
STANBRIDGE, Brian Gerald Tiwy, FO - Comm - 450614 - 31 Sqn - RAFVR
STANBRIDGE, Reginald Horace, GC - OBE - 450614 - 85 Group HQ - RAF
STANDEN, Ancell Arthur, FL - MiD - 450614 - Stn Aboukir - RAF
STEMBRIDGE, Peter Henry, FL - AFC - 450614 - Stn Ein Shemer - RAFVR
STEPHENSON, Alfred, SL - MiD - 450614 - 106 Group HQ Coastal Cmd - RAFVR
STEVENS, Ernest Hildebrand, GC - OBE - 450614 - Fighter Command HQ - RAF
STEVENS, Charles Herbert Algerson, GC - OBE - 450614 - Fighter Command HQ - RAF
STEVENSON, Winifred Ann, Sgt - MiD - 450614 - SHAEF HQ - WAAF
STEWART, Thomas Alexander, FL - AFC - 450614 - Stn Bedford - RAFVR
STEWART, Collin Murray, GC - OBE - 450614 - 85 Group HQ - RAF
STONIER, Jack, PO - AFC - 450614 - 1565 Flt - RAF
STRATFORD-TUKE, Athol George, WC - MiD - 450614 - Desert Air Force Rear HQ - RAF
STRATTON, John Arthur Charles, GC - OBE - 450614 - Fighter Command HQ - RAF
STUART, Leslie Reginald, FO - MiD - 450614 - Skellingthorpe Station - RAAF
STUART, Donald Edward, SL - MiD - 450614 - Med* ACAF - RAFVR
STUBBS, Francis Herbert, SL - AFC - 450614 - CC FIS - RAF
STURDY, Walter Ronald Nisbet, WC - MiD - 450614 - 1651 HCU - RAF
SUTHERLAND, James, Warrant Officer - MBE - 450614 - 132 Repair and Salvage Unit - RAF
SWAN, John Llewellyn, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Kirkham - RAFVR
SWANBOROUGH, William Greene, WC, MBE - MiD - 450614 - Cheadle - RAF
SYKES, William, SL - OBE - 450614 - Reykjavik - RAF
TAYLOR, Stella Roy, FltOff - MBE - 450614 - 16 Grp HQ - WAAF
TAYLOR, Robert, SL - MBE - 450614 - 145 Wing 2 TAF - RAF
THAW, David Samson, SL - MiD - 450614 - 26 Group HQ - RAFVR
THOMAS, Ronald George, Warrant Officer - MBE - 450614 - 27 Sqn - RAFVR
THOMAS, John Edward Gray-Hill, DFC, GC - MiD - 450614 - Levant Air HQ - RAF
THOMAS, Edward William, FL - MiD - 450614 - 1 Mobile Parachute MU - RAF
THOMAS, Maurice John, WC - OBE - 450614 - 8 Group HQ - RAFVR
THOMAS, David Brynmore, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 4 School of Tech Training - RAFVR
THOMAS, Ernest William, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Prestwick - RAFVR
THOMAS, George Bertram, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 6041 AMES - RAFVR
THOMPSON, Robert Bertram High, Warrant Officer - MiD - 450614 - 13 OTU - RAF
THORNE, Leonard Gordon, FL - Comm - 450614 - 24 Sqn - RAFVR
THORNHILL, Arthur Kenneth, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - 658 AOP Sqn - RAFVR
TINK, Owen Edgar Kilsby, PO - Comm - 450614 - 233 Sqn - RAAF
TIPPER, Charles Geoffrey, WC - OBE - 450614 - 90 Embarkation Unit - RAFVR
TORRY, Arthur Claude, SL - MBE - 450614 - 224 Group HQ ACSEA - RAFVR
TRINDER, Arthur Frederick, WC - OBE - 450614 - Middle East Air HQ - RAFVR
TROTTER, Percy Francis, SL - OBE - 450619 - Banff - RAFVR
TUKE, Brian Darville Stratford, WC - OBE - 450614 - 247 Group HQ - RAFVR
UDALL, Ronald Christopher, WC - OBE - 450614 - Middle East Air HQ - RAFVR
UPSTONE, Dennis Stanley, Sgt - BEM - 450614 - St Benson - RAF
URE, Thomas, SL - MBE - 450614 - Bradwell Bay - RAFVR
VEITCH, William Frank, Major - OBE - 450614 - 19 Sqn SAAF - SAAF
VICKERY, Joseph Charles, WC - MiD - 450614 - Eastern Med Air HQ - RAFVR
VIGORS, Timothy Ashmead, WC, DFC - MiD - 450614 - 225 Group - RAF
VINCE, Leslie George, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 117 Sqn - RAF
VINCENT, Lawrence, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 6029 Servicing Echelon - RAF
VIVEASH, Joseph Francis, FL - MiD - 450614 - 206 Group HQ - RAF
VOSS, Vivian, Capt - MBE - 450614 - 1 Sqn SAAF - SAAF
WAITE, George Thomas Joseph, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 18 Sqn - RAF
WALKER, Sidney George, GC - OBE - 450614 - 103 Wing - RAF
WALLER, Robert Bruce, SL - OBE - 450614 - 135 Air Stores Park, MAAF - RAFVR
WALSER, John Gustave, WC, MC - MiD - 450614 - 2 TAF - 320/7 (P) C.A. Det - RAFVR
WARD, Ronald Henry, FL - MBE - 450614 - 112 Wing 2 TAF - RAF
WARD, George Llewellyn, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 2 School of Tech Training - RAFVR
WARD, John Lawson, SL - MiD - 450614 - 295 Wing, West Africa - RAF
WARDEN, Thomas Muir, WC - OBE - 450614 - 106 Group HQ Coastal Cmd - RAFVR
WARFIELD, Edward Albert, GC - CBE - 450614 - 91 Grp HQ - RAF
WARNER, William Charles, SL - MiD - 450614 - SHAEF Photo Recce - RAFVR
WASEY, Lionel Robert Traill, FL - MBE - 450614 - 136 Sqn - RAFVR
WASTIE, Clement, FS - BEM - 450614 - Stn Mont Batten - RAF
WATTS, Edgar James, SL - MBE - 450614 - 6616 Servicing Echelon - RAF
WAVELL, Charles William Fuglar, SL - OBE - 450614 - 106 Group HQ Coastal Cmd - RAFVR
WAY, Peter Hugh, WC, DFC - MiD - 450614 - 93 Group HQ - RAF
WAY, David Temple, WC - OBE - 450614 - 2 TAF HQ - RAF
WEBB, Alfred George, SL - MiD - 450614 - Stn Shandur - RAF
WENMAN, Anthony Clarebut Gude, SL - MiD - 450614 - 18 Armament Practice Camp - RAF
WEST, Cyril Sydney, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 84 Group HQ - RAFVR
WESTGATE, Walter Henry, WC, MBE - MiD - 450614 - 24 OTU - RAF
WESTWICK, Cyril Frederick, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - 111 Sqn - RAFVR
WHEAL, William James, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Snaith - RAF
WHEATE, Frederick, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - A & AE - RAF
WHELAN, John, FO - AFC - 450614 - 3501 SU - RAF
WHITAKER, John, FL - MBE - 450614 - 209 Sqn - RAF
WHITESIDE, Robert Hugh Finlay, FL - MBE - 450614 - 352 Sqn - RAFVR
WHITESIDE, Joan Fairfax, Nursing Member (VAD1) - ARRC - 450614 - Halton - RAFNS
WHITLEY, John Rene, AVM - CBE - 450614 - 4 Grp HQ - RAF
WHITWORTH, Fred, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 1 (O) AFU - RAFVR
WHYTE, Richard, AC - CBE - 450614 - Bomber Cmd HQ - RAF
WICKS, Harry Frederick, SL - MiD - 450614 - Air Headquarters, Greece - RAFVR
WICKS, Clarence John, Leading Aircraftman - BEM - 450614 - Lissett - RAFVR
WILKINSON, James Stewart, FO - MiD - 450614 - 75 Sqn RNZAF - RNZAF
WILLIAMS, Douglas Warner, GC - OBE - 450614 - 83 Group HQ - RAF
WILLIAMS, Robert John, Sgt - BEM - 450614 - 5785 MSU - RAFVR
WILLIAMS, Emrys, SL, MD, BS, MRCP - MiD - 450614 - 60 Military Field Hospital - RAFVR
WILLIAMS, Stanley, SL - MiD - 450614 - Elshanm Wolds, Lincs - RAF
WILLIAMS, Richard, WC - OBE - 450614 - Washington - RAF
WILSON, Henry, SL - MBE - 450614 - 70 MTLRU - RAFVR
WILSON, Frank Ernest, Leading Aircraftman - BEM - 450614 - 6190 Servicing Echelon - RAFVR
WILSON, Norman, SL - OBE - 450614 - Rufforth - RAF
WILSON, Thomas, WC - MiD - 450614 - Alness Signals Depot - RAF
WITHERS, Harold Robert, WC - OBE - 450614 - Mediterranean AAF HQ - RAFVR
WOOD, Philip Harold Seymour, WC - OBE - 450614 - Desert Air Force, AHQ - RAF
WOOD-GLOVER, Harry Haslam, FL - MBE - 450614 - 2744 Sqn - RAFVR
WOOLCOCK, James William, WC - MID - 450614 - 182 (Signals) Wing, ACSEA - RAFVR
WORSFOLD, Sydney James, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 112 Sqn - RAF
WORSLEY, Edmund Noel Digby, GC - OBE - 450614 - Coastal Command HQ - RAF
WORTHLEY, John Henry, SL, MM - MiD - 450614 - Amman - RAFVR
WREFORD, Agnes Joyson, Wing Officer - MBE - 450614 - 12 Group HQ Fighter Cmd - WAAF
WYLLIE, Kenneth Thomas, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Bomb Disposal, TC - RAFVR
YOUNG, William, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 616 Sqn - RAF

Upstone

10th September 2008, 08:57

Dennis Upstone was my father. I am so proud to see him in your listings. I knew a bit of his history at RAF Benson. Is it possible to find out more?

HughAHalliday

10th September 2008, 11:49

UPSTONE, Dennis Stanley, Sergeant (905778, Royal Air Force) - RAF Station Benson - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9094 has citation.

"Has been employed in the Photographic Reconnaissance Intelligence Section at Heston and at Benson for nearly five years. He has a remarkable knowledge of the history of Photographic Reconnaissance which, combined with his pleasant personality and willingness to help others, has made him a valuable member not only of the Intelligence Section but of the Photographic Reconnaissance organization as a whole. During the busy period around D Day this airman's capacity for hard work and his organizing ability was largely responsible for the smooth functioning of his section."

Bruno

10th September 2008, 16:41

Hello Hugh,

Is it possible to publish the citation of Group Captain Desmond John ALVEY- 38 Group HQ - RAF?
Thanks in advance.
Regards.

Bruno

HughAHalliday

10th September 2008, 23:24

Bruno

15th September 2008, 19:30

Hello Hugh,

Sorry to be late in my reply: I thank you very much.
Very much appreciated.
If possible, can you also publish the citation of this airman:

MORRIS, Leonard Davis, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 21 Heavy Glider CU - RAFVR

Thanks in advance.
Regards.

Bruno

HughAHalliday

15th September 2008, 22:35

MORRIS, Leonard Davis, Sergeant (930265, RAFVR) - No.21 Heavy Glider Conversion Unit - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

"This airman is a Physical Training instructor. He possesses exceptional qualities of tact, personality and leadership which have enabled him to exercise successful control of Army personnel, both officers and other ranks, under training as glider pilots. In addition to his normal duties he has taken a lively interest in the welfare of all personnel on the station. His services have been invaluable during the last three years."

Bruno

16th September 2008, 12:29

Hello Hugh,

Excellent!
An other side of 38 Group that we never read in books!
I thank you again.
Best regards.

Bruno

kbaylis

8th January 2009, 10:12

Hi,

I am new to this forum and wondered if you could get any more information on:

BAYLIS, Sidney Albert, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 27 Sqn - RAF.

He was my grandfather and I am trying to get some information on him for my son.

Many Thanks

HughAHalliday

8th January 2009, 10:40

BAYLIS, Sidney Albert, Acting Flight Sergeant (567232, Royal Air Force) - No.27 Squadron - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

"This Fitter has been in charge of "A" Flight since December 1943. At all times he has shown the greatest loyalty and determination and has spared no effort to maintain aircraft, both operational and training types at the maximum pitch of serviceability, even under the most trying weather conditions during the Indian summer months. His enthusiasm has been such that he has foregone his regular leave periods in order to produce the best results. He has also shown great interest in the welfare of his men outside normal working hours."

kbaylis

8th January 2009, 10:44

Thank you so much for this, my son will be very pleased

jon.blcksnds

5th March 2009, 17:38

I was researching something completely different for work and found this page and saw :

HIGGS, Douglas George, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 176 Sqn - RAF

This sounds like my Grandad.. is there any more information you may have under this person?

Thanks kindly.

Jon

HughAHalliday

5th March 2009, 21:27

HIGGS, Douglas George, Acting Flight Sergeant (523127, Royal Air Force) - No.176 Squadron - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

"Flight Sergeant Higgs joined this squadron on its formation in 1943. As Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of the Servicing Flight he rendered valuable service in organising the ground personnel quickly on the arrival of the unit in India. Since then e has been responsible for the Squadron maintenance and this work has covered, almost without a break, one or more distant detachments. As No.176 Squadron was the first night fighter squadron to operate east of Suez he has had to contend with continual difficulties regarding spares and there has also been a high rate of jungle sickness among personnel. At all times he has set an inspiring example to his men and he has worked untiringly for their welfare. Flight Sergeant Higgs previously served in Malta during a period when the island was subjected to almost continual air attack,"

Ditchpig

4th November 2009, 20:52

LOUDEN, James Arnold Hamilton, GC - MiD - 450614 - Ballah Station - RAF

I was interested to see GC Louden listed. I found a MID for him in the London Gazette for 1st January 1945 but could find no entry for the Burthday Honours list.

I am a complete novice in such research and so I would be interested to know what linked him to RAF Ballah as I know nothing about his career after 1938.

HughAHalliday

4th November 2009, 23:27

LOUDEN, James Arnold Hamilton, A/G/C (26013) - Station Ballah - Mention in Despatches - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has recommendation for an OBE, Birthday Honours List, 1945; this award substituted.

"Group Captain Louden was appointed to command this station on the formation of No.51 ITW [Initial Training Wing ?] and No.10 Air Gunner School in November 1943. By hard work and perseverance he has succeeded, in spite of many difficulties, in building up a large instructional Station under desert conditions. His efforts and fine leadership have resulted in a high standard of instruction combined with excellent discipline and cooperation between all units. Group Captain Louden has set an excellent example and has taken a great interest in the work and welfare of all ranks."

CZ_RAF

5th November 2009, 21:34

Hi Hugh,

I was about to confirm you ITW as Initial Training Wing but according to RAF Flying and training units by Sturtivant:

No. 51 Initial Training Wing - was to form 26.2.44 at Bridgnorth but cancelled.
So it does not fits and also the "desert conditions" are strange for Bridgnorth:-)

but there is mentioned No. 51 (Air Gunners) Initial Training School, formed 1.9.43 in Ballah, 15.10.44 Elementary Air Gunners element closed, disbanded 30.4.45.

According to the same book Ballah = El Ballah = LG203 and there was:

No.13 Air Gunner School formed 11 November 1943, not No. 10 which was in Castle Kennedy

Hope this notes will help you to make the whole picture.

Pavel

Ditchpig

5th November 2009, 21:46

This is fantastic information, many thanks to both of you.

Arthur Arculus

5th November 2009, 22:03

Thanks very much for your efforts,
Digger

upstone

13th July 2011, 08:33

Thankyou for that. I am sorry to reply this late!!!! My parents Bestman at wedding in 1945 was a Jack Halliday!!!!!!!!!

UPSTONE, Dennis Stanley, Sergeant (905778, Royal Air Force) - RAF Station Benson - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9094 has citation.

"Has been employed in the Photographic Reconnaissance Intelligence Section at Heston and at Benson for nearly five years. He has a remarkable knowledge of the history of Photographic Reconnaissance which, combined with his pleasant personality and willingness to help others, has made him a valuable member not only of the Intelligence Section but of the Photographic Reconnaissance organization as a whole. During the busy period around D Day this airman's capacity for hard work and his organizing ability was largely responsible for the smooth functioning of his section."

carlios

7th January 2012, 11:22

I know this thread is very old but my girlfriends grandmother has been looking for information on her dad for a very long time so if anyone could publish his citation his name is:

SMITH, Stanley Frederick, Warrant Officer - MBE - 450614 - Air Pubs Unit, Middle East - RAF

Thank you :)

HughAHalliday

7th January 2012, 22:46

SMITH, Stanley Frederick, Warrant Officer (331121, Royal Air Force) - Air Publications Unit, Middle East - Member, Order of the British Empire - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

"This Warrant Officer is in charge of the issue of publications and has consistently displayed outstanding administrative ability of a high order. The manner in which he has handled the visiting representatives of many units in the Command and the equitable distribution of essential publications between them is all the more outstanding when it is realized that there is no scale laid down for such issues. Warrant Officer Smith has overcome many difficulties and has rendered fine service to the unit. In administering the sections under his control it has been one of his guiding principles to ensure the utmost economy in manpower, and the reduction in the number of civilian employees has been due to his organizing ability rather than to any reduction in the work. He has shown general cheerfulness and has maintained excellent liaison with other British and Allied units."

Wyvern14

7th November 2012, 11:51

WICKS, Clarence John, Leading Aircraftman - BEM - 450614 - Lissett - RAFVR

I would like to find out more about the above award, "jack" was my uncle who sadly passed away last year

HughAHalliday

7th November 2012, 13:32

WICKS, Clarence John, Leading Aircraftman (900732, RAFVR*) - Station Lissett, Bomber Command - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation, although the original document spells his name as “Wiges”.

This airman’s work as a flight mechanic has been outstanding. The aircraft on which he works has completed over a hundred operational sorties without a failure and is believed to be the only Halifax III to have attained this record. He has frequently missed sleep and meals, and worked under extreme weather conditions in order to ensure that his aircraft would be ready for operations. On one occasion the bomb load fell from his aircraft just before takeoff. Without regard for personal safety, he quickly organized the replacement of the bomb load and the aircraft made a successful sortie. By his cheerfulness and enthusiasm this airman has made an excellent contribution to the fine spirit which exists among the ground crews in general.

Wyvern14

20th July 2014, 22:47

AndyBaldEagle

12th August 2014, 14:57

Hugh
Would it be please be possible to see if the citations for the following are available please

ALVEY, Desmond John, GC - OBE - 450614 - 38 Group HQ – RAF
BATES, Eric, FL - AFC - 450614 - 1 Parachute Training School – RAFVR
BLAKE, Mary, Corporal - BEM - 450614 - Down Ampney – WAAF
BROCK, Christopher Henry, FO - MBE - 450614 - 1 Special Force, CMF – RAFVR
CARNE, George Valentine, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Down Ampney – RAF
CHEANEY, Joseph Humfrey, FL - Comm - 450614 - 233 Sqn – RAF
COOPER, Thomas Bruce, GC, DFC - OBE - 450614 - Tarrant Rushton – RAF
GRAHAM, Catherine Mary, Nursing Sister - ARRC - 450614 - Down Ampney – RAFNS
JOHNSTONE, Alexander, FL - AFC - 450614 - 233 Sqn – RAFVR
MASON, Edgar, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 4 Parachute Training School – RAF
MORRIS, Leonard Davis, Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 21 Heavy Glider CU – RAFVR
NIXON, Ronald Julian, FO - Comm - 450614 - 233 Sqn – RAFVR
STAFFORD, George Adamson, FO - AFC - 450614 - 22 HGliderCU – RAFVR

Thanks in anticipation
Regards
Andy

HughAHalliday

13th August 2014, 11:32

ALVEY, Desmond John, G/C (number ? Royal Air Force) - No.38 Group Headquarters, Fighter Command - Officer, Order of the British Empire - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Officer Air 2/9056 (courtesy of Steve Brew) has citation.

This officer has been the Senior Officer-in-Charge, Administration at the Headquarters since December 1943. During this time the Group has undertaken two major airborne operations, one in Normandy and one in Holland. No.38 Group expanded rapidly during the spring of 1944 and a very heavy administrtive and organizational problem had to be faced. It was larely due to this officer’s hard work and ability that success was achieved. Group Captain Alvey’s cheerfulness and willingness to tackle any task have set a very fine example.

BATES, Eric, F/L (60456, Royal Air Force) - No.1 Parachute Training School - Air Force Cross - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/8771 has citation drafted when he had made 258 parachute descents.

Flight Lieutenant Bates has been an Officer Instructor at No.1 Parachute Training School since June 1942. He volunteered for duty as a parachute instructor at a time when the work was distinctly hazardous. H has himself made 258 parachute descents and the experience this gained has been of great value in developing the technique for military parachuting to its present standard of efficiency. Flight Lieutenant Bates has personally qualified 2,142 from an intake of 2,383 pupils which is the largest number of pupils handled by any one officer. He has also made three operational sorties as a despatcher with Special Air Service personnel and has assisted in the compilation of the syllabus of training. This officer has given extremely consistent and meritorious service over the past two and one-half years.

BLAKE, Mary, Corporal (2001540, Women’s Auxiliary Air Force) - Station Down Ampney, Transport Command - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

This airwoman is an Air Ambulance Orderly. She has distinguished herself amongst a body of airwomen who have done fine work as air attendants by her hard work and unfailing cheerfulness and reliability. Her keenness to fly at all times and her skillful attention to the wounded in her aircraft are worthy of high praise. She has made an invaluable contribution to the successful working of casualty evacuation by air.

BROCK, Christopher Henry, F/O (71109, RAFVR*) - No.1 Special Force, Central Mediterranean Forces - Member, Order of the British Empire - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

This officer has been a member of this unit for nine months. He has acted as the Principal Staff Officer to the head of the Italian Section engaged on the promotion of sabotage and guerilla warfare behind the enemy lines. He is extremely hard-working and has given selfless and devoted service. A great deal of the credit for the success of the Partisan campaign in enemy-occupied Italy must be attributed to him.

CARNE, George Valentine, Flight Sergeant (561493, Royal Air Force) - Station Down Ampney - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

This airman became Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of 4271 Servicing Echelon on its formation, carrying responsibilities which were later recognised to be those of a Warrant Officer. He maintained a very high standard of technical efficiency within the Echelon and close cooperation with the Squadron servicing personnel. It was largely due to the harmony thus created that the serviceability of No.271 Squadron aircraft remained consistently high, and that such satisfactory results have been achieved in recent operations.

CHEANEY, Joseph Henry, F/L (66009, RAFVR*) - No.24 Air School, South Africa - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945. Commissioned from the ranks, 26 April 1941. Public Record Officer Air 2/8959 (material provided courtesy of Steve Brew) has citation, drafted when he had flown 2,038 hours (350 in previous six months).

Flight Lieutenant Cheaney is an able and conscientious Flight Commander. He has been employed on instructional duties since June 1941, and has at all times shown keenness and devotion to duty in his work which he has placed before any other consideration.

CHEANEY, Joseph Henry, F/L (66009, Royal Air Force) - No.233 Squadron - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/8771 has recommendation drafted when he had flown 2,340 hours (270 in previous six months).

Prior to joining Transport Command, Flight Lieutenant Cheaney served as an instructor. Since his posting to No.233 Squadron as pilot and captain of aircraft he has shown himself to be exceptionally reliable and enthusiastic. He has flown emergency freight to the Army in the most adverse weather and has always set a splendid example of airmanship to the pilots in his squadron. He participated in the airborne operation against the Rhine and proved his ability to carry out any dangerous mission with great courage and determination.

COOPER, Thomas Bruce, W/C (05180, Royal Air Force) - No.502 Squadron - Distinguished Flying Cross - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 April 1942. Completed specialist engineer course at Henlow which ended July 1935 and granted Symbol E* in Air Force List. Following text from RAF Quarterly, September 1942.

While in command of the squadron, this officer displayed great powers of leadership and raised the squadron to a high state of efficiency. He insisted in taking his place on the roster of captains of aircraft and, as such, he carried out 38 operational sorties, of which the average duration was more than nine hours. He invariably took the more difficult and hazardous tasks to himself. In carrying out his flight against the enemy, far out over the Atlantic and in extremely bad weather, Wing Commander Cooper set a magnificent example of fortitude and skill.

NOTE: Public Record Office Air 2/9262 has recommendation for a DSO which was obviously downgraded.

By his untiring efforts, this officer has raised his squadron to a high standard of operational efficiency. He possesses an unusually wide scientific knowledge and, by his perseverance and application, he has introduced several modifications to his aircraft which have improved their efficiency. Wing Commander Cooper has displayed great powers of leadership. The many tasks he has undertaken as captain of aircraft have usually been at night in very bad weather conditions and have invariabky been among the most difficult on hand. His splendid example and devotion to duty are directly reflected by the efficiency of his squadron.

COOPER, Thomas Bruce, G/C, DFC (05180, Royal Air Force) - Station Tarrant Rushton - Officer, Order of the British Empire - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Officer Air 2/9056 (courtesy of Steve Brew) has citation.

This officer is in command of the Station. He has been associated with the development of glider towing since 1942 and has done much pioneer work in connection with the Hamilcar gliders. He has invariably done the initial test flights himself and it is largely due to his skill as a pilot that the success of the Hamilcar was obtained. On one occasion when towing a fully loaded Hamilcar on a load test, one engine failed and Group Captain Cooper towed the glider back to base, although up until that time it had been considered impossible to tow a Hamilcar on three engines. He has done much to increase the operational efficiency and confidence of his crews.

GRAHAM, Catherine Mary, Nursing Sister (5487, Royal Air Force Nursing Service - Station Sick Quarters, Down Ampney, Transport Command - Associate, Royal Red Cross - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

This lady has been with the Station Sick Quarters since its formation and has been in charge of the operating theatre and Male Ward. She has been responsible for the nursing of all gravely-ill casualties whose condition made it necessary for them to be retained in Station Sick Quarters for resuscitation and operation. Her personality and skilful, conscientious work has undoubtedly been an important factor in the recovery of these men.

JOHNSTONE, Alexander, F/L (120327, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve) - No.233 Squadron - Air Force Cross - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/8771 has citation drafted when he had flown 1,900 hours (200 in previous six months).

This officer has served as a navigator both in Coastal and Transport Commands. He is a keen and determined navigator and an able Squadron Navigation Officer who has imbued all squadron navigators with enthusiasm. Flight Lieutenant Johnstone participated in all the airborne operations in Norther Europe and at Arnhem he successfully navigated the leading aircraft of the British stream. His efficiency, his power of imparting knowledge and the encouragement he gives to other navigators is most commendable.

JOHNSTONE, Alexander, F/L (120327) - No.233 Squadron - Public Record Office Air 2/9642 has recommendation. for a Netherlands award that does not appear to have been granted. The text is transcribed here for the historical record.

As navigator of the leading aircraft of a formation this officer participated in several operations during the invasion of Holland. Flight Lieutenant Johnstone’s ability and calmness in the face of fierce enemy opposition contributed in a very large measure to the successes obtained.

MASON, Edgar, Acting Flight Sergeant (516855, Royal Air Force) - No.4 Parachute Training School - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

Flight Sergeant Mason has been connected with paratroop training since the Royal Air Force undertook the training of Army paratroops in 1940. He was the first Non-Commissioned Officer of his trade to arrive in the Middle East when this School was formed in early 1942. In addition to his actual work in the packing, maintenance and making of various items of jumping equipment, he has been responsible for several improvements and modifications. The Dakota “Long-Strop” now in general use by British paratroops is one example of his creative ability. He has also improvised harnesses and parachutes for supply dropping in the Middle East and has himself packed over 6,000 static chutes with no failures. The exceedingly small number of parachute failures at this School is largely due to the supervision and general efficiency of this Non-Commissioned Officer.

MORRIS, Leonard Davis, Sergeant (930265, RAFVR*) - No.21 Heavy Glider Conversion Unit - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

This airman is a Physical Training instructor. He possesses exceptional qualities of tact, personality and leadership which have enabled him to exercise successful control of Army personnel, both officers and other ranks, under training as glider pilots. In addition to his normal duties he has taken a lively interest in the welfare of all personnel on the station. His services have been invaluable during the last three years.

NIXON, Ronald Julian, F/O (182192, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve) - No.233 Squadron - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/8771 has recommendation drafted when he had flown 840 hours (200 in previous six months).

Flying Officer Nixon is a navigator with considerable experience of flying with Transport Command. At all times his work has been of a very high standard and his keenness and determination have played an important part in flying emergency supplies to the Army in extremely adverse weather. He has also taken part in the major airborne operations in Northern Europe during which his devotion to duty and courage in the face of enemy opposition have been most praiseworthy.

STAFFORD, George Adamson, F/O (158301, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve) - No.22 Heavy Glider Conversion Unit/Operational Refresher Training Unit - Air Force Cross - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/8771 has citation drafted when he had flown 1,285 non-operational hours, 171 in previous six months.

This officer joined the glider training organization as a tug pilot in July 1942. he has proved himself to be an outstanding officer, both as a tug pilot and as an administrator. By his cheerfulness and willingness to fly at any time he has set a splendid example to his colleagues and to the more junior tug pilots in his flight.

AndyBaldEagle

17th August 2014, 14:22

Hugh
Thank you very much, it is most appreciated

Regards
Andy

davyhood

20th October 2014, 09:27

Hello

What a fantastic resource this site is, I wonder if I could trouble you Hugh for further details of:

HOOD, James, FL - MBE - 450614 - Stn Woolbridge - RAFVR

Many thanks

D Hood, Scotland

HughAHalliday

20th October 2014, 13:11

HOOD, James, F/L (118125, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve) - Station Woolbridge - Member, Order of the British Empire - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056 has citation. Recommendation strongly supported by Director General of Medical Services, Bomber Command,

Flight Lieutenant Hood, a Medical Officer, has shown complete disregard for his personal safety when attending crashed aircraft. Frequently he has been the first on the scene of an accident and, without any hesitation, has entered wreckage to render whatever assistance has been possible to injured personnel. At all times when there has been likelihood of aircraft landing in an emergency this officer has always been in readiness to receive injured members of aircrews, even though it has meant long and tedious hours waiting which he has undertaken voluntarily. Flight Lieutenant Hood's prompt action has undoubtedly saved many lives and afforded much comfort to distressed aircrews who have landed at this station.

davyhood

20th October 2014, 16:26

Strasse

27th October 2014, 15:13

Can anyone point me in the right direction to obtain the citation for :
3500390 Flight Sergeant SW Woskett's AFM gazetted 1959/06/13

Janemick

13th November 2014, 12:01

This looks like my best chance to find a citation for my Father:

MacKAY, Alexander John, PO - DFC - 450925 - 49 Sqn - RAFVR

I have found the listing in the London Gazette, but am unable to find a citation
(Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 21st September 1945, Issue 37281, dated 25th September 1945)

Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks

HughAHalliday

13th November 2014, 21:33

MacKAY, Alexander John, P/O (191459, RAFVR) - No.49 Squadron - Distinguished Flying Cross - awarded as per London Gazette dated 25 September 1945. Citation in Air Ministry Bulletin 19759.

Pilot Officer MacKay has completed many sorties against heavily defended targets in Germany, despite intense anti-aircraft fire. One night in October 1944, when his aircraft was attacked whilst on a bombing run over Brunswick, he calmly continued the run and successfully bombed his objective. On another occasion in November 1944, one engine of his aircraft was put out of action while over Homberg, but he successfully completed his mission. On yet another occasion his crew were detailed to bomb the battleship Lutzow in Gdynia harbour. Heavy opposition was encountered and they were forced to make four runs over the target before releasing their bombs. At all times this officer has displayed a high degree of skill, courage and devotion to duty.

W.K.Young

14th November 2014, 11:07

Further data for 14 June 1945 M.I.D.?

My uncle on my maternal side, Robert Kennedy, was reportedly included in the listings of the London Gazette on 14 June, 1945. Here are the details we have of his service before departing to Canada:-

Emergency Commission Flt. Lt. 5 March 1943 R.A.F.V.R.
HQ Eastern Command 11 March 1943
HQ No. 325 Wing NW Africa 29 March 1943
No.328 Wing NW Africa 18 June 1943
Advanced HQ Mediterranean Allied Air Force 1 January 1944
Mentioned in Dispatches 14 June 1945 London Gazette
Air HQ, Malta 1 October 1945
No. 104 Despatch Centre 12 May 1946
Resigned Commission (Retained Rank) 6 September, 1948

I also understand from family conversations that he worked with Gp.Cpt. James Martin Stagg at some time in his career.

Do you have anything recorded in connection with the M,I,D, ?

W.K.Young

Janemick

15th November 2014, 12:31

HughAHalliday

16th November 2014, 13:24

Re Kennedy - alas, I have no citation (records of Mention in Despatches are very fragmented).

PCracker

18th December 2014, 10:31

Many thanks for this excellent resource.

Would it be possible to see the citation for Ronald Bainbridge, flight sergeant BEM 450614 please.

Kind Regards

HughAHalliday

19th December 2014, 03:37

BAINBRIDGE, Ronald, Flight Sergeant (370766, Royal Air Force) - No.901 Wing - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

During his period of service as Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of the Wing Equipment Section, Flight Sergeant Bainbridge has shown exceptional ability in organising and supervising the work. By his keenness and efficiency he has commanded the respect and willing cooperation of all under his control. In the early days, when the Station was being formed, this airman did his utmost to ensure that all Sections received the full support and cooperation of the Equipment Section.

PCracker

19th December 2014, 14:46

colinpateman

24th December 2014, 23:09

Hugh.
I would be most pleased to know more of this 159 Squadron man should it be available.

BURCHMORE, Eric, FL - MBE - 450614 - 159 Sqn - RAF

Thank you in advance. Colin.

HughAHalliday

24th December 2014, 23:48

BURCHMORE, Eric, A/F/L (49361, Royal Air Force) - No.159 Squadron - Member, Order of the British Empire - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

This officer has been Engineering Officer in the squadron and has been solely responsible for the exceptional standard of maintenance and the high degree of serviceability achieved. He has developed a maintenance section which, with its limited personnel and facilities, is equal to any in the command and time and again repairs and inspections have been carried out at high pressure in a most satisfactory manner. Flight Lieutenant Burchmore is an extremely good technical officer who has been a constant source of inspiration to his men.

martin ashworth

8th February 2015, 06:22

HARTLES, Reginald, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - Warboys - RAF, Hi all I am looking for information about the named person, he was my aunts father in law. I am doing a family tree and need more information about him.
We already have a copy of the postgram from Arthur (Bomber) Harris, his certificate from the king and a letter from the CO of pathfinders RAF Warboys. If anybody can help it would be gladly accepted.
What his job was, why he received the BEM and any other information. Thanks
I am late Royal Signals myself.

HughAHalliday

9th February 2015, 04:08

HARTLES, Reginald, Flight Sergeant (200790, Royal Air Force) - Station Warboys - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

"Flight Sergeant Hartles has been in charge of “B” Flight in the Path Finder Training Unit. During his 18 months service there he has displayed outstanding zeal and fine technical knowledge. He has unusual qualities as a disciplinarian for he is able to get the maximum effort out of the men in his charge while he commands the respect of all ranks. As Flight Sergeant in charge of the most important Section, he has consistently maintained a level of efficiency which has not only been a credit to himself but also an invaluable asset to his Unit."

martin ashworth

12th February 2015, 18:43

Hugh, thanks alot I will put this on our family tree, with a thanks to this site for the help and quick response

greenchicken

18th August 2015, 21:41

Please could I see the citation for MACKENZIE, Stewart, WC - OBE - 450614 - 2 TAF BPC - RAF if possible?

I am interested as he believe he led my grandfather - see the full story here. (http://newcrossoftencross.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/the-mystery-of-corner-house.html)

HughAHalliday

21st August 2015, 16:54

MACKENZIE, Stewart, A/S/L (43397, Royal Air Force) - Station Kirton-on-Lindsay - Mention in Despatches - awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943. Public Record Office Air 2/8871, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation which was drafted for an OBE, 1943 New Year Honours List

Squadron Leader Mackenzie has been station administrative officer for two years, during which period over 30 squadrons have passed through the station. He has been mainly responsible for the smooth running and administration of these moves. This officer has never spared himself where the interest and welfare of the pilots are concerned and is extremely popular with all ranks. Squadron Leader Mackenzie has a long record of 23 years loyal and devoted service with the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force.

MACKENZIE, Stewart, A/W/C (43397, Royal Air Force) - 2nd Tactical Air Force Base Personnel Centre - Officer, Order of the British Empire - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056 has recommendation.

Wing Commander Mackenzie took command of this centre some months ago when the unit was in the difficult process of formation. He quickly built up an efficient organization which has stood the test on the Continent. A most efficient Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Mackenzie never spares himself and works long and arduous hours. His conscientious labours, performed with careful thoroughness, combined with the tact and firmness with which he handles his men, have resulted in a very harmonious and smoothly functioning unit.

RobertKA

22nd December 2015, 11:33

Hello Hugh,
Are you able to provide the citation for the following ?

BRAY, Ronald William Henry, FO - AFC - 450614 - 9 Ferry Unit - RAFVR

Regards,
Robert

HughAHalliday

28th December 2015, 14:50

BRAY, Ronald William Henry, F/O (173375, RAFVR*) - No.9 Ferry Unit - Air Force Cross - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/8771 has recommendation drafted when he had flown 1,000 hours (150 in previous six months).

Throughout the time Flying Officer Bray has served at this Unit as a pilot he has flown almost continually over the forward areas and has ferried operational aircraft back to the Maintenance Units after they have been months in the field. He has undergone considerable hardship, especially during the monsoon weather. His leadership and devotion to duty have always been outstanding.

RobertKA

29th December 2015, 15:41

Thanks Hugh, much appreciated. A happy new year to you !

Carlsivvy

3rd January 2016, 17:13

Hello Hugh,

Happy new year,

Would you be able to provide the citation for BURTON, Percival Philip, FL - MiD - 450614 - Old Sarum - RAF. He is my wife's great grandfather.

Thank you,

Carl

HughAHalliday

3rd January 2016, 18:40

BURTON, Percival Philip, F/L (47373, Royal Air Force) - Station Old Sarum - Mention in Despatches - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has recommendation for a MBE, Birthday Honours List, 1945, reduced to this award.

Flight Lieutenant Burton, as Station Equipment Officer, has worked at high pressure for nearly a year during the setting up, operation and closing down of the concentration area for Operation OVERLORD. Very large quantities of stores were handled efficiently and accurately. Some of the items were 1,500,000 gallons of Motor Transport fuel, 100,000 blankets and 70 tons of Motor Transport spares, together with the receipt and issue of 2,600 vehicles. All demands during long, harassing periods have been cheerfully met and this officer’s high standard of ability, sustained hard work and devotion to duty have been reflected in the smooth and efficient running of the equipment section.

Gordon Brooker

4th May 2016, 04:11

Hi, do you have any information on my grandfather, BROOKER, Stuart Gordon, Corporal - MiD - 450614 - SHAEFE - RAFVR

HughAHalliday

15th May 2016, 16:03

BROOKER, Stuart Gordon, Acting Corporal (1230733, RAFVR*) - Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces - Station Stapleford Tawrey - Mention in Despatches.- awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has recommendation for a BEM, Birthday Honours List, 1945; this award substituted.

This Non-Commissioned Officer has been employed in the Registry since the formation of Allied Expeditionary Air Force Headquarters. Among a competent staff he has been outstanding. The way in which he has applied himself to his work even in the most trying circumstances has been most praiseworthy. He has always been prepared ti complete his duties without regard for his own personal consideration and, in his quiet way, he has had an extremely good influence on all other ranks.

alanwells

20th April 2017, 13:06

Please could you provide the citation for my grandfather:
SIBLEY, Francis Edward, Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 8 Recruits Centre, - RAF

HughAHalliday

22nd April 2017, 19:57

SIBLEY, Francis Edward, Flight Sergeant (509976, Royal Air Force) - No.8 Recruits Centre, Arbroath - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

For the past 3 ½ years this airman has been employed in the equipment section of the station and has been the Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of the section for considerable periods. His work has been outstanding, and the zeal and energy which he has shown have proved him to be a Non-Commissioned Officer much above the average. The equipment and stores with which he has had to deal are spread over a very wide area, making rhe safeguarding and recording extremely difficult. Nevertheless, losses have been negligable, and this has been in a large measure due to the efficiency of Flight Sergeant Sibley. He has also found time to assist in the general welfare of the station and has proved to be a trustworthy and loyal Non-Commissioned Officer.

alanwells

23rd April 2017, 17:44

Many thanks Hugh, much appreciated.

BigRob65

17th May 2017, 21:54

Hi. I'm new to this forum. Would I be able to find the citations for my dad's DFC and AFC ? He was FLT LT Roy Mather DFC AFC service number 177937. Thanks

allan125

25th May 2017, 18:19

Hello BigRob65

According to Michael Maton's "Honour the Air Forces" (Honours and awards to the RAF & Dominion Air Forces during WW2) your father is mentioned in the London Gazette as 177937 A/Flt Roy Mather for his DFC in London Gazette date 22-5-45 on page 2624 whilst serving on 227 Squadron, this is his sole entry, with no mention for his AFC, so on that basis, I presume it was pre or post-war.

A search on the London Gazette with those details will speed up your search - you might only find his name mentioned on that page, or you might find a citation.

However, for the AFC, you should find some mention of it in the London Gazette if you put in his pre or post-war service in your search of the London Gazette website.

Hope this helps?

cheers

Allan

HughAHalliday

28th April 2018, 13:37

Awarded AFC as per London Gazette of 3 June 1949. I do not have citation (yet ! maybe years hence !!).

BelfastMick

29th April 2018, 20:05

Hello Hugh
I wonder if I could trouble you for further 1946 citation details of my cousin:

O'Donnell James, SL - MBE - 460101 Maintenance Command HQ RAF (43316)

Many thanks

HughAHalliday

5th May 2018, 16:55

O’DONNELL, James, A/S/L (43316, Royal Air Force) – Maintenance Command Headquarters - Member, Order of the British Empire – awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946. Air 2/9130, courtesy of Tom Thorne, has citation.

Squadron Leader O’Donnell holds the post of Personnel Release and Transfer Officer at this Headquarters and is responsible for the release and transfer if service personnel under the reallocation of manpower scheme for this Command. He has displayed great aptitude for this task and has worked with exceptional energy and devotion to duty. Squadron Leader O’Donnell is a first class administrative officer of 30 years serving experience. Previous to his present appointment he served as Officer Commanding Headquarters Unit.

BelfastMick

5th May 2018, 21:29

Many thanks Hugh

alevoy205

5th November 2018, 10:59

Hi Hugh,

This probably is too late, but if you are able to, could you please post further details for:

MOSTYN-BROWN, William Albert, SL - AFC - 450614 - 512 Sqn - RAF

thanks

HughAHalliday

7th November 2018, 23:02

MOSTYN-BROWN, William Albert, A/S/L (42517, Royal Air Force) - No.512 Squadron - Air Force Cross - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Born 20 December 1912 in London. Served in RAF, 1938-1946 (wings awarded at Grantham, 1938). Attained A.1 Instructor category, 1941. Also awarded Chevalier, Order of the Crown with Palm (Belgium) and Croix de Guerre (1940) with Palm (Belgium), as per London Gazette dated 11 July 1947. Enlisted in RCAF Auxiliary, 1 January 1949 (130013) in Calgary, where he was a haberdasher, tailor and importer. Served in No.403 Squadron. Attained rank of Group Captain, August 1954 when posted to No.30 Wing Headquarters (RCAF Auxiliary). Public Record Office Air 2/8771 has recommendation drafted when he had flown 2,250 hours (150 in previous six months).

This officer, who is the Squadron Leader, Flying, in No.512 Squadron, passed an instructor’s course in September 1940, shortly after completing his training. From then until November 1943, he completed 1,783 hours instructional flying. During this period, which covered service in Canada, he held the posts of Flight Commander, Squadron Commander, Chief Examining Officer and Chief Instructor. In January 1944, Squadron Leader Mostyn-Brown returned to this country and, on posting to Transport Command, he formed Nos.1310, 1311, 1312 (T) Flights and No.5 Overseas Aircraft Despatch Unit. In August 1944, he was posted to No.107 Operational Training Unit where, as Flight Commander, he completed 126 hours instructional flying. As Squadron Leader Flying, this officer was then posted to No.512 (Transport) Squadron in November 1944 where he has completed another 50 hours flying. Squadron Leader Mostyn-Brown’s keenness, loyalty and organising ability, and the fact that he has shown these qualities in such a short period of service with this unit, are worthy of the highest commendation.

Given his postwar RCAF career (and if he has been dead 20 years or more) I might be able to access his file for more.

lindsaywaite

1st December 2018, 00:59

Hello Hugh,

I found my father, George Thomas Joseph Waite, on your list.

Is it possible to get some more details? I would be extremely grateful!

WAITE, George Thomas Joseph, Acting Flight Sergeant - BEM - 450614 - 18 Sqn - RAF

Many thanks for your great work.

HughAHalliday

1st December 2018, 10:12

WAITE, George Thomas Joseph, Acting Flight Sergeant (563743, Royal Air Force) - No.18 Squadron - British Empire Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945. Public Record Office Air 2/9056, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation.

Flight Sergeant Waite has served with this squadron since July 1940 as a Fitter and has played no small part in the quick turn-around and repair of aircraft operating in the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. Despite appalling weather and difficult operating conditions he set an outstanding example of cheerful endeavour and, by his excellent technical skill and general efficiency, he proved himself to be a very valuable member of his squadron. The high standard of serviceability of aircraft which was maintained was largely due to this airman’s untiring efforts.

lindsaywaite

1st December 2018, 12:44

Many thanks, Hugh. That means a great deal to me.