Better late than never..
 

Silver Star awarded to RAAF WW2 flier after 72 years..

'Administrative oversight' settled as RAAF pilot honoured with US gallantry award - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

....and more on the RAAF B-25 pilot...

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-...313-34pv0.html

If this can be done after 72 years, why can't they give due recognition to Warren Cowan and his crew?

There can't be any stronger commendation than one coming from the man who fought them and, ultimately, shot them down.