Distinguished Flying Medal - No.425 Squadron
Award effective 13 June 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO
1660/44 dated 4 August 1944. Home in Bonnyville, Alberta; enlisted Edmonton,
31 August 1942. Trained at No.9 BGS (graduated 23 July 1943). Invested with
award by King George, 11 August 1944.

As rear gunner, this airman has participated in several sorties including
attacks on such targets as Essen, Frankfurt and Karlsburg. During the attack
on the last named target, his aircraft was engaged by a fighter. Sergeant
Croteau used his guns with deadly effect, however, and his bullets set the
enemy aircraft on fire. It fell to the ground and exploded on impact. His
skill and determination were characteristic of that he has shown on all
occasions.