Similar to the Distinguished Flying Cross in that it may only be awarded for an act of exceptional valour, courage, or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy, the Distinguished Flying Medal was awarded to NCO's and other ranks. The medal features the head of the reigning Monarch with an effigy of Athena Nike on the reverse, bearing a Hawk with spread wings, and the words "For Courage". The medal is hung from a white ribbon with purple diagonal stripes.
KIA = Killed in Action
6th Airborne Division
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Name |
Unit |
Remarks |
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S/Sgt Ernest John Baker |
The Glider Pilot Regiment |
KIA 25/09/44 |
|
The Glider Pilot Regiment |
KIA 19/09/44 |
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|
S/Sgt Geoffrey Sydney Barkway |
The Glider Pilot Regiment |
- |
|
S/Sgt Stanley George Bone |
The Glider Pilot Regiment |
- |
|
S/Sgt Edgar England |
The Glider Pilot Regiment |
- |
|
S/Sgt William Charles Herbert |
The Glider Pilot Regiment |
- |
|
S/Sgt Phillip Allan Hobbs |
The Glider Pilot Regiment |
Wounded |
|
The Glider Pilot Regiment |
- |
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S/Sgt David Fisher Kerr |
The Glider Pilot Regiment |
- |
|
S/Sgt Stanley Pearson |
The Glider Pilot Regiment |
- |
|
The Glider Pilot Regiment |
- |
