225731 F/Lt. Edward Fletcher Stevenson DFM.Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve from:Holytown, Lanarkshire Edward Stevenson was awarded the DFM for heroic actions during an attack on Leipzig in December 1943. London Gazette, 25 January 1944:
"One night in December 1943, Edward Stevenson was flight engineer of an aircraft detailed to attack Leipzig. When nearing the target the aircraft was attacked by a fighter and sustained damage, including one of the fuel tanks which was set on fire. The rear gunner was killed and the mid-upper gunner was wounded. Coolly and promptly, Sergeant Stevenson assumed the responsibility of maintaining watch and also directing the combat manoeuvres of his pilot who thus was able to evade 2 further attacks.
On the return flight, Sergeant Stevenson and his comrade did everything within their power to assist in the safe return of the aircraft and eventually this country was reached with little petrol to spare.
In very trying circumstances, these airmen displayed great courage, coolness and devotion to duty."
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