Leslie Victor Worsdell

Flying Officer · 84694 · United Kingdom

Fate

Unknown

Biography

Awards

• Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 29 September 1942

  This officer has participated in several successful attacks on enemy shipping. In September, 1942, he led a formation against a convoy of 4 merchant vessels, escorted by n destroyers and a number of aircraft. Despite this formidable opposition, the objective was attacked from close range. Afterwards, when his aircraft was attacked by enemy fighters, Flying Officer Worsdell, by skilful tactics, prevented them from causing damage to his aircraft. On a previous occasion, following an attack when enemy shipping was sunk, Flying Officer Worsdell saw one of his fellow pilots in difficulties with engine trouble. Despite the presence of enemy fighters, Flying Officer Worsdell remained to protect his.

Source: London Gazette notice — Issue 35727, Page 4273 →