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.

 

6th Airborne Division

 

Name

Unit

Remarks

S/Sgt Albert Bowman

Glider Pilot Regiment

-

S/Sgt John Ewart Edwards

Glider Pilot Regiment

-

S/Sgt Ivor Wyn Evans

Glider Pilot Regiment

-

S/Sgt Thomas Gray

Glider Pilot Regiment

-

S/Sgt Lawrence James Minall

Glider Pilot Regiment

-

S/Sgt Gerald Eric Moorcraft

Glider Pilot Regiment

-

S/Sgt Edgar Raspisson

Glider Pilot Regiment

-

S/Sgt Alan Richards

Glider Pilot Regiment

-

S/Sgt Desmond Ryans

Glider Pilot Regiment

-

S/Sgt John Brian Taylor

Glider Pilot Regiment

-

S/Sgt Leonard Wright

Glider Pilot Regiment

-