GEDDES, F/O Edward John (J24152) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.430 Squadron - Award effective 23 March as per London Gazette dated 3 April 1945 and AFRO 765/45 dated 4 May 1945. Born 15 November 1920. Enlisted 29 January 1942. Trained at No.7 ITS (graduated 17 July 1942), No.6 EFTS (graduated 23 October 1942) and No.4 SFTS (graduated 19 March 1943). Released 13 February 1946. Rejoined RCAF, 5 August 1946 (service number 27173); released 4 June 1970, settling in North Bay, Ontario. This officer has flown on a large number of operational sorties which have included photographic and tactical reconnaissances and artillery spotting missions. He has produced equally good results on all types of operations. His aircraft has sustained damage from anti-aircraft fire on several occasions but such incidents have never deterred Flying Officer Geddes from fulfilling his allotted tasks with coolness and good judgement in the face of danger.