5043330 Sgt. Andrew Innes Mellis MID. from:Abbottsford, British Columbia My father, Sergeant Andrew Innes Mellis was Mentioned in Despatches, whilst flying from Skipton-on-Swale, Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1600/45 dated 12th October 1945. He had enlisted in Vancouver, on the 25th of June 1940 and served 23 months in Canada and 32 months overseas. His citation reads:
"This NCO has exceptional qualities of leadership. For the last year, he has had to assume a Flight Sergeant's responsibilities and has discharged them in commendable manner. When operational necessity demanded it, he has worked for thirty-six hours without ceasing. This quality of not leaving a job until it is satisfactorily completed has been the driving influence of his section."
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