BAR TO D.F.C.
* NEW ZEALAND AIRMAN HONOURED PILOT OFFICER T. J. W. WILLIAMS (P.A.) WELLINGTON. January 19. According to official advice received by Air Headquarters, Wellington, a bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded Pilot Officer Timothy John Wilder Williams, of the Royal Now Zealand Air Force. His mother is Mrs M. M. Williams, of Atua. Hastings. Pilot Officer Williams was born in Napier in 1915, and educated at Christ's College. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in November, 1941. The citation accompanying his latest award states: “In November, 1941, this officer was captain of an aircraft detailed to carry out an important operational mission. During the flight his aircraft was attacked by some eight enemy fighters and sustained severe damage. The front turret was put out of action, the wireless transmitter hit by an explosive bullet, and other damage inflicted. In spite of this. Pilot Officer Williams, by his skill and initiative, succeeded in damaging one enemy aircraft and completed nis allotted task. This officer has shown exceptional coolness in the face of danger.’’
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Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23541, 20 January 1942, Page 4
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