Air Force Cross GV Medal World War 2 Soloman Islands (Australian Mandate and

Soloman Islands (Australian Mandate and British Protectorate)

he had earned his first GM in Iraq in 2006

Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC

black and blue ribbon colours

Historically

Air Force Cross GV Medal World War 2 Soloman Islands (Australian Mandate andThe Air Force Cross (GV) was instituted in 1918 by King George V and awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other air services for acts of courage, exemplary skill and devotion to duty whilst flying, but not in active operations against an enemy. Throughout much of its history, the Air Force Cross recognised outstanding achievement and gallantry during peacetime flying duties, training operations, testing, and other non combat aviation