JEFFREY, PETER, DSO, DFC | AirPowerArchaeology.com

This officer has led a fighter wing with great success since the present operations in the Western Desert began. His fine fighting spirit is well illustrated by the fact that, although in one engagement he was forced down in the enemy's lines, he succeeded in making his way safely back to base. Since that incident, he has continued to lead the wing valiantly and, in one fight, the unit destroyed 15 of the enemy's aircraft. After the engagement, Wing Commander Jeffrey landed his aircraft, rescued a pilot who had been forced down in the enemy's lines and flew back to base with him. Throughout, Wing Commander Jeffrey has displayed magnificent leadership, fearlessness and skill and has contributed in a large measure to the successes achieved.

Gazetted: The London Gazette, 12 December 1941

Distinguished Flying Cross

This officer has commanded and led his squadron with exceptional skill. By his untiring efforts and his high standard of efficiency he has contributed materially to the success obtained by his squadron in protecting our ground forces under extremely trying conditions. On a recent occasion, he carried out a low flying attack on an enemy landing ground during which he shot down a Junkers 52 and destroyed a further 3 of these aircraft on the ground.

Unit: No. 3 Squadron, RAAF

Gazetted: The London Gazette, 13 May 1941