Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second World War D.F.M. group of five to Flight Sergeant T. G. P. Cruickshank, Royal Air Force

Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (552689F./Sgt., R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals, last four all impressed (552689 F/Sgt. T. G. P. Cruickshank, D.F.M., R.A.F.), mounted as worn, good very fine and better (5) £800-1000

D.F.M. London Gazette 23 March 1945.

Fight Sergeant Thomas Grant Cruickshank served as a Wireless Operator with No.166 Squadron, completing 25 sorties, logging up 125 flying hours.
Recommendation states: ‘This non-commissioned officer has now completed 25 sorties against the enemy, including attacks on some of the most heavily defended targets in Germany and in occupied territories. He came to the Squadron as a spare Wireless Operator and quickly established a reputation for efficiency so that when a vacancy occured in his Flight Commander’s crew, he was selected to fill it. He fully justified the confidence shown in him and has proved to be a worthy member of a gallant crew which has the distinction of being attached to a Special Duties Flight. Throughout the sorties F/Sgt. Cruickshank has carried out, his co-operation, coolness and devotion to duty have contributed in a large measure to the success of his crew, whilst his conduct both in the air and on the ground has been an outstanding example to other Wireless Operators on the Squadron. For his skill, courage and magnificent operational spirit, he is recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.’