Distitnguished Service Order
“Acting Squadron Leader Harold Wright Bruce HENEY (N.Z.399I8), Royal New Zealand Air Force, No. 582 Squadron.
This officer was the captain of an aircraft detailed to attack Dortmund one night in May 1944. When over the target area the aircraft caught fire but Squadron Leader Heney continued his bombing run. The flames reached dangerous proportions and became a target for the enemy’s defences. Nevertheless, Squadron Ieader Heney made an effort to extinguish the flames and, as they subsided turned for home. One engine was useless but he maintained a steady course and later, although his aircraft sustained more damage in an attack by a fighter, he landed safely at base. This officer has participated in a large number of sorties and has displayed a high degree of skill, courage and devotiopn to duty.” FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY, the 9th of JUNE, 1944
Australian War Memorial
