Distinguished Flying Cross
Item
Title
Distinguished Flying Cross
Description
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) medal belonging to Flight Lieutenant Donald Gordon Hill. With ribbon and original storage box; Royal Mint crest inside top lid initials for medal; DFC stenciled on outside of box.
Identifier
006.094.001
Provenance
Type written letter included which reads: "Flight Lieutenant Hill has completed numerous sorties, many of which have penetrated deep into enemy territory. On one occasion in an attack on Wanne Eickel, Fight Lieutenant Hills aircraft was badly damaged by anti-aircraft fire, but in spite of this, he completed his bombing run and successfully attacked the target. He has always displayed great courage and skill." joined RCAF in November 1941 and was discharged from service October 1945.