A Second World War D.S.O., D.F.C. Group of Six to Acting Squadron Leader C.R. MacDonald, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., the reverse of suspension bar officially dated '1944'; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1943' and privately engraved, 'A. Sqdn. Ldr. Charles R. MacDonald, No. 78 Sqdn., R.A.F.V.R.'; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, clasp 'France and Germany'; Defence and War Medals, these four privately engraved, 'A. Sqdn. Ldr. Charles MacDonald, No. 78 Sqdn., R.A.F.V.R.', the first with slightly chipped wreaths, good very fine (6)

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A Second World War D.S.O., D.F.C. Group of Six to Acting Squadron Leader C.R. MacDonald, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., the reverse of suspension bar officially dated '1944'; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1943' and privately engraved, 'A. Sqdn. Ldr. Charles R. MacDonald, No. 78 Sqdn., R.A.F.V.R.'; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, clasp 'France and Germany'; Defence and War Medals, these four privately engraved, 'A. Sqdn. Ldr. Charles MacDonald, No. 78 Sqdn., R.A.F.V.R.', the first with slightly chipped wreaths, good very fine (6)

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D.S.O. London Gazette 'This Officer has completed a very large number of sorties and has successfully bombed some of the most heavily defended targets in Germany. He has set the highest example of bravery and devotion to duty which, together with his great skill, have inspired all. His record is worthy of the greatest praise'.

D.F.C. London Gazette 10.9.1943 'This Officer is now on his second tour of operational duty and throughout has displayed a fine fighting spirit. An excellent leader, Squadron Leader MacDonald has inspired his crew by his courage, skill and determination, in action'.