Bliss, Osborne Lloyd (Warrant Officer 1)

Killed in Action 23/24 August 1943 on Halifax HR928; buried in Germany. Addendum: - Distinguished Flying Cross - No. 35 Squadron (presumed dead) - Award effective 22 August 1943 as per London Gazette dated 20 March 1945 and AFRO 721/45 dated 27 April 1945. Award sent by registered mail to next of kin, 8 March 1946. The citation reads - "The efficient manner in which this officer has directed his captain in avoiding attacks by enemy fighters and engagement by searchlights and anti-aircraft fire has been very largely responsible for the excellent results attained by his crew. Warrant Officer Bliss has proved himself to be a keen and cool air gunner whose record of operations has been most meritorious. He has invariably displayed a high order of courage and devotion to duty." Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.