Decorations
(1922–1944)
| Ribbon |
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| Decoration | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Date awarded | 13.01.1944 |
| Citation | Flying Officer Niels Eric WESTERGAARD (133578), R.A.F.V.R., 619 Sqn. (since deceased).<br />As navigator, Flying Officer Westergaard has participated in many successful sorties against the enemy. In October, 1943, he was detailed to take part in an attack at Leipzig. During the flight all the nagivational aids, including compasses, became unserviceable but, with no knowledge of the airspeed being maintained Flying Officer Westergaard, with outstanding skill and courage, navigated his aircraft back to this country. Throughout his operational tour, this officer has displayed a fine fighting spirit and devotion to duty of the highest order. |
| Source | London Gazette, issue 36810, 21.11.44 |