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Conspicuous Gallantry Medal

On the night of 12th August, 1943, this airman displayed superb skill when piloting an aircraft detailed for an operation against Milan. During the outward flight 2 of the bomber's engines became defective but Flight Sergeant Rees continued to his far distant target and bombed it, afterwards flying the disabled aircraft to base. On the night of 17th August, 1943, Flight Sergeant Rees took part in attack on a target at Peenemunde. Whilst over the target area, the aircraft was attacked by a fighter. The attacker was driven off but the bomber had been repeatedly hit. The starboard tail plane and the trimming tabs were shot away, 1 engine and the hydraulic system were damaged, while 1 of the petrol tanks was pierced and its contents lost. Despite this, Flight Sergeant Rees coolly and skilfully flew the damaged bomber to base. This airman, who has completed many sorties, has displayed courage and tenacity of a high degree.

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National Archives of Australia

Series No.	Control Symbol	Item Title	Digitised Item	Item ID
A12372	R/51515/H	REES Daniel : Service Number - O51515 : Date of Birth - 05/02/1922 : Place of Birth - Maylands, WA : Conflict - WW2		30930230

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