Our flight commander was a Welshman called Gus Davies, and we were assembled in the dispersal to meet him. He was tall, athletic and dark, with a small 'Clark Gable' moustache, and on his right breast was the small silver Maltese Cross given to those who defended the beleaguered island.
Try this for size, Gentlemen, given that there is no direct clue to the background of the award to this very distinguished officer, unless someone (named Eacott?) Down Under can unscramble the reference to "silver Cross of Malta (REL/12888.003)."
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/RE...ction-carousel
Please also note the apparent colour of the brevet!
Jack