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Mentioned in Despatches

GRAY, Robert Hampton, Lt (P), RCNVR, RNAS

Issued: 3-Feb-1945, Canada Gazette

"For undaunted courage, skill and determination in carrying out daring attacks air strikes on the German battleship Admiral Von Tirpitz in August 1944."

* Issued posthumously

Distinguished Service Cross

GRAY, Robert Hampton, Lt (P) , RCNVR, HMS Formidable

Issued: 15-Sep-1945, Canada Gazette

"For courage in action against the Japanese. For determination and address in air attacks on targets in Japan, on the 18th, 24th and 28th of July 1945".

* Issued posthumously

Victoria Cross

GRAY, Robert Hampton, Lt (P) , RCNVR

Issued: 24-Nov-1945, Canada Gazette

"For great bravery in leading an attack to within fifty feet of a Japanese destroyer in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, thereby sinking the destroyer although he was hit and his aircraft on fire and finally himself killed. He was one of the gallant company of Naval airmen who, from December, 1944, fought and beat the Japanese from Palembang to Tokyo. The actual incident took place in the Onagawa Wan on the 9th of august, 1945. Gray was leader of the attack which he pressed home in the face of fire from shore batteries and at least eight warships. With his aircraft in flames, he nevertheless obtained at least one direct hit which sank its objective."

Note: RCNVR serving in the FLEET AIR ARM (VC)