D.F.C. AWARDED
DETERMINED AIRMAN Successful bombing attacks on targets in Germany and occupied Europe have won for Flying Officer John Milward Mcc, formerly of Dunedin, the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Flying Officer Mcc, who is the son of Mr. J. Mcc, of Lauder, Central Otago, was recently reported missing on air operations. "Flying Officer Mcc has taken part in many attacks on major targets in enemy territory!, invariably exhibiting the utmost determination," states the citation accompanying his award. Born in Dunedin, Flying Officer Mcc was a student at the Mining School, Otago University, when he joined the R.N.Z.A.F. in 1940. He gained his Blue for Rugby at the University, and was also interested in cricket, tennis, and boxing. ______________
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 107, 8 May 1944, Page 3
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