AMERICAN AWARD.
NEW ZEALANDER HONOURED. (P.A.) AUCKLAND, July 8. The presentation of tin* American Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded in May, was made to Flight-Lieut. R. W. Watson, R.N.Z.A.F., by Captain S. D. Jupp, senior United States Naval Oilicer in New Zealand. The decoration was the first of its kind to he awarded to a New Zealander in the South Pacific area.
The official party included Air Commodore W. M. Buckley, Group-Capt G. N. Roberts (station commanding officer), Commander E. V. Raines, U.S.N., Commander Edward Wilson, and LieutCommander Brooks Gifford, U.S.N.R., Squadron - Leader J. N. Adams and Squadron-Leader H. C. Walker. The parade was under the command of Squadron-Leader J. H. Grace. Units were drawn up in, a. hollow square, with Flight.-Lieutenant Watson and a guard of honour of the R.N.Z.A.F. and TJ.S. Marine Corps officers in flic centre. The United States flag was flown, during the ceremony.
“The bravery, skill, and courage of the Royal New Zealand Air Force has written a. chapter in history of which their country may be justly proud,” said Captain Jupp, in making the award. ‘‘We, as Americans, are proud to he associated with, and to have fighting by our side such men.”
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 63, Issue 230, 9 July 1943, Page 4
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