THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

BRANDON Alfred de Bathe

Second Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps Reserve, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 4 October 1916, p9635

In recognition of his gallantry and distinguished service in connection with the successful attack on enemy Airships

Military Cross

Gazetted 16 May 1916, p4929

For conspicuous gallantry and skill in bombing a Zeppelin airship at night

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 6 January 1916

Not available, but it is believed to have been for night flying against Zeppelins that raided England

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 23 January 1917, p944

For distinguished services in connection with the war

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

Military Cross

British War Medal

Victory Medal

       Mention in Despatches (2)

Bronze Medallion, Imperial Air Fleet Committee

First NZ Airman to be awarded the DSO

NOTES

Born 21 July 1883, Wellington, New Zealand

Died 12 November 1974, Wellington, New Zealand