US Distinguished Service Medal

Awards of the US Distinguished Service Medal to Members Of The Australian Flying Corps

BLAKE, Major David Valentine J.; Australian Flying Corps; 3 Sqn AFC; London Gazette 15 July 1919, Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 17 October 1919: Recommended for the D.S.M. for special services rendered the troops of the Second American Corps between September 26th and October 25th. Major Blake's Squadron was attached to the Second Corps throughout the operations which broke the resistance of the enemy at the Hindenburg Line and carried our lines, after more than four weeks of continuos fighting, to the heights of the Sambre River. His great skill as an airman, his whole hearted co-operation, and his energetic readiness to serve at all times and in all kinds of weather contributed in no small degree to the battle successes of this Corps. He richly deserves this recognition of his valuable services.

Citation for Major D.V.J. Blake's DSM appear courtesy of Gordon Branch.