TUSTIN, F/O Thomas George (J35513)

 

 

 

Distinguished Flying Cross - No.424 Squadron

 


Award effective 15 March 1945 as per London Gazette dated 27 March 1945 and AFRO 1085/45 dated 29 June 1945. Born 1919 in Brandon, Manitoba; home in Bonnyville, Alberta; educated at University of Alberta (sampler and labourer, COTC and ex-Royal Canadian Artillery); enlisted in Edmonton, 17 July 1942. Trained at No.7 ITS (graduated 22 January 1943), No.6 BGS (graduated 30 April 1943) and No.10 AOS (graduated 17 September 1943). Commissioned September 1943. Award sent by registered mail 7 June 1950.

Flying Officer Tustin has participated in many operational sorties against a wide range of vital targets. He has shown himself to be a cool and skilful navigator and has set an excellent example of gallant and unselfish devotion to duty. In November 1944 his aircraft was detailed for a mission against Dusseldorf. On the return flight from the target damage was sustained from anti-aircraft fire and a fire broke out in the aircraft. Flying Officer Tustin calmly directed the pilot by the shortest route to a landing in friendly territory, when it became necessary to abandon the aircraft by parachute. This officer gave valuable assistance in leading the other members of the crew to safety.

F/O J.L. King and F/O Thomas George Tustin DFC
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