Flying Officer Clifford Lacy,

49 Squadron, Royal Air Force.

Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in the Supplement to the London Gazette of 4 August 1944.

The announcement included the following citation, "One night in June, 1944, this officer was the pilot of an aircraft detailed to attack a target in the Rhur. When nearing the target the aircraft was attacked by a fighter. Bullets struck and shattered the windscreen. Pilot Officer Lacy was temporarily blinded and momentarily lost control. He quickly recovered, however and, although his aircraft was repeatedly hit, Pilot officer Lacy succeeded in out-manoeuvring the attacker. Much damage was sustained but this determined pilot went on to bomb his target successfully. In face of much difficulty he afterwards flew his badly damaged aircraft to base. This officer displayed skill, courage and resolution worthy of the highest praise."