FINE LEADERSHIP

Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 41, 12 November 1943, Page 3

FINE LEADERSHIP

D.S.O. To New Zealand Airman D.F.C. FOR NAVIGATOR A fearless lender with record of operational tlyiim on the Mediteriuiiean war front. Acting-Wing vIJ Dougins Rivers Bagnall, D.b.C.. » ,®'' Zealander serving in the Royal An J "L has been awarded the Distinguished service Order. , . The award is also announced in o li.iJi advice received by the Air .1 epailJMt. Wellington, of the Distinguished fl. > Cross to Firing Ofheor John Lh.iißs Kennedy Fabian. R.N.Z.A.F., tornier.y “l Wellington, for bis outstanding sen ice as Wing Commander Bagnall took part ia a raid on marshalling yards at un enemy railway centre one night last Nepiemm . ami tiie citation to his new award i.a)< a high tribute to his accurate boning “He lias proved himself a fine leader, whose exceptional skill, courage, and devotion to duty have set, an inspiring »- ■ ample.” the citation continues. Di; been reflected in Hie high morale ot nrn squadron, which has many ' "d 1 " 1 ’ cesses to its credit. He lias peitormm mmriiifieent service.” Hamburg, Berlin ami industrial cu t-‘S in the Ruhr are included in tbe o '?. l “® great skill as a navigator, says the <■nation. “and his .able work has played a large part in tile success of many bls sorties. His - determination and devotion to duty merit the highest praise.