Sergeant William Masson
Unit : 1st Battalion The Glider Pilot Regiment
Army No. : 2874921
Awards : Distinguished Flying Medal, Military Medal
This Warrant Officer was a pilot in a glider borne attack at Syracuse on the night of 9th July 1943. Under circumstances of great difficulty and considerable enemy opposition, he succeeded in landing his glider in enemy territory without damage to the infantry men he was carrying. His skill as a pilot and his courage were an example to all. Subsequently, he displayed outstanding leadership and gallantry in an attack on a pill box and was largely responsible for its capture.