Staff-Sergeant Frank Herbert White
Unit : 1st Battalion The Glider Pilot Regiment
Army No. : 5500999
Awards : Distinguished Flying Medal
This Staff Sergeant Pilot reached his target area successfully - he landed through flak and searchlights and through his calm and cool leadership, the anti-tank gun and jeep were successfully put into action. The very fact that he was able to land in the landing zone was a great feat of flying and courage. He had been on tow for five hours over the sea and in darkness.