D.S.O. AWARDED
NEW ZEALANDER WITH R.A.F. London, March 16. The D.S.O. has been awarded to a New Zealander, Acting SquadronLeader Noel Joseph Mowat, R.A.F. The citation says that since the outbreak of the war Squadron-Leader Mowat has completed 150 defensive patrols and 30 lighter operations over enemy territory, including eight during the evacuation from Dunkirk, when he damaged two Messerschmitt 109’s. in June, 1940, he led a section of three planes against the aerodrome at Rouen-Boos and damaged at least 20 planes. Moi-j recently, he led successful attacks against power stations, aerodromt s, barge concentrations, and distilleries in enemy-occu-pied territory and put uut of action several anti-aircraft posts. He also participated in attacks on enemy shipping during which five vessels were damaged. During the operations against the German battleships and escorts on February 12, Squadron-Leader Mowat. despite "fierce opposition, was personally responsible for the destruction of a vessel in the convoy. He consistently displayed leadership of the highest order, and his detemination and complete disregard of personal danger was an inspiration to his squadron.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 65, 18 March 1942, Page 5
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