NAA: A9300, UTZ E A G
General Information
Award Citations
Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross
Squadron Leader UTZ has completed many operational sorties.
On one occasion when the objective was Berlin, shortly after leaving the target area, one engine of this officer's aircraft failed, but displaying determination and fine airmanship he brought the bomber safely back to base after flying for three hours over enemy territory.
Another time, one engine of the aircraft failed shortly after take-off, but, nevertheless, he pressed on and attacked the target.
An excellent Flight Commander, Squadron Leader UTZ has always performed his duties with zeal and efficiency and has given valuable assistance to less experienced members of Air Crew.
Unit: No. 460 Squadron, RAAF
Gazetted: The London Gazette, 18 December 1945
Distinguished Flying Cross
Has displayed high courage devotion to duty as captain aircraft engaged operational sorties. Determination locate and bomb target has been inspiration to other personnel in Squadron.
Unit: No. 12 Squadron, RAF
Gazetted: The London Gazette, 23 October 1942
Archival Material
National Archives of Australia
| Series No. | Control Symbol | Item Title | Digitised Item | Item ID |
| A705 | 166/41/10 | UTZ, Eric Arthur Gibson - (Squadron Leader); Service Number - 403438; File type - Casualty - Repatriation; Aircraft - Lancaster III ND361; Place - Hanover, Germany; Date - 30 March 1944 |
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1082291 |
| A9300 | UTZ E A G | UTZ ERIC ARTHUR GIBSON : Service Number - 403438 : Date of birth - 18 Jun 1913 : Place of birth - GLEN INNES NSW : Place of enlistment - SYDNEY : Next of Kin - UTZ FLORENCE |
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5249031 |
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Record Published:
New Book Release:
8 October 2023