Award promulgated in the London Gazette dated 7th December 1945

Award promulgated in the London Gazette dated 7th December 1945

A notification to Clifford Watson about his DFC. Citation includes that in his numerous operations 'he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty'.

1945-12-07

One typewritten sheet

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[underlined] Award promulgated in the London Gazette dated 7th December, 1945. [/underlined]

[underlined] Distinguished Flying Cross [/underlined]

[underlined] Flying Officer Clifford WATSON (188489), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No.227 Squadron. [/underlined]

As Air Gunner, Flying Officer Watson has completed numerous operations against the enemy, in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty.