AWM: MEC0115

Gazetted: The London Gazette, 12 June 1945

Distinguished Service Order

Wing Commander EATON has flown on operations in North Africa, Malta, Sicily and Italy.

He has led a large number of sorties during which a medium sized enemy vessel has been damaged and also considerable mechanical transport and one tank destroyed.

In air combat this officer has destroyed two enemy aircraft. On one occasion when the enemy was pressing our troops hard he led fierce attacks compelling the enemy to retreat.

An excellent leader and commanding officer Wing Commander EATON has never allowed adverse weather or intense anti-aircraft fire to prevent him from locating and destroying his targets.

Unit: No. 3 Squadron, RAAF

Gazetted: The London Gazette, 7 April 1944

Distinguished Flying Cross

One night in October, 1943, Squadron Leader EATON led his squadron in an attack on a strong enemy force equipped with tanks which were attacking our troops near Termili.

In spite of the intense anti-aircraft fire, this officer led his formation in at low level and pressed hime the attack which completely disrupted the enemy's forces.

In this spirited action Squadron Leader EATON displayed inspiring leadership, great courage and tenacity.

Unit: No. 3 Squadron, RAAF

Archival Material

National Archives of Australia

Series No.	Control Symbol	Item Title	Digitised Item	Item ID
A12372	R/344/H	EATON Brian Alexander : Service Number - O344 : Date of Birth - 15/12/1916 : Place of Birth - Launceston, TAS : Conflict - WW2		30718870
A12372	R/344/P	EATON Brian Alexander : Service Number - O344 : Date of Birth - 15/12/1916 : Place of Birth - Launceston, TAS : Conflict - WW2		30718871

• WW2 Nominal Roll: RAAF Service
• Australian Dictionary of Biography
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