THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

BRASS Donald Morrell

40337, Acting Wing Commander, RAF

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 16 March 1945, p1502

Wing Commander Brass has a long record of operational flying. He has completed 2 tours of operational duty. Since June 1943, he has commanded his squadron and has participated in numerous anti-shipping and U-boat patrols, often during adverse weather. This officer has always displayed outstanding leadership and devotion to duty. On 5 occasions he has flown his aircraft safely back to base on one engine. He has been employed on operational flying since outbreak of war and has set a very high standard of morale an keenness

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

1939-45 Star

Atlantic Star

Defence Medal

War Medal 1939-45

NOTES

Born 1 December 1916, Otautau, New Zealand

Died