Air Chief Marshal Sir Basil Edward Embry, GCB, KBE,
DSO & Three Bars http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_Embry Quote:
Citation for the award of a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Wing Commander Basil Edward EMBRY, D.S.O., A.F.C. (09252).
In April, 1940, Wing Commander Embry led a squadron of twelve aircraft in an attack on Stavanger aerodrome and seaplane base. He successfully completed his task and returned to his base, with the whole squadron, despite the failure of one of his engines before he reached his objective. Again, two days later, he led his squadron in another attack on Stavanger, which was also a success, and very valuable photographs were taken. During this flight he suffered from frostbite. The satisfactory results achieved were due, primarily, to the courage, determination and fine leadership of this officer.
(London Gazette – 30 April 1940)
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Citation for the award of the 2nd Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Wing Commander Basil Edward EMBRY, D.S.O., A.F.C. (09252).
During the operations over the Low Countries and France, Wing Commander Embry continued to display an extremely high standard of leadership and resolution in carrying out all the tasks allotted to his squadron, raising its morale, to a high level and setting an example to the other squadrons in his group. He has shown a high sense of duty and determination.
(London Gazette – 20 Aug 1940)
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Citation for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
“Acting Air Vice-Marshal Basil Edward EMBRY, C.B., D.S.O., A.F.C., R.A.F.
On three occasions within recent months, Air Vice-Marshal Embry took part in air attacks on Gestapo headquarters. The targets were at Aathus, Copenhagen and Odense respectively. In the first operation complete surprise was achieved and the attack proved highly successful. At Copenhagen -the operation was also well executed, and success obtained. At Odense, the target was cleverly camouflaged; making the task on hand even more difficult. In spite of this, several runs were made over the target, which was finally attacked with great precision. In these hazardous missions, Air Vice-Marshal Embry pressed home his attacks with a skill and gallantry in keeping with his outstanding reputation.!
(London Gazette – 22 Jun 1945)
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