Distinguished Flying Medal group of 5 to 1437778 Flight Sergeant Edward Sutton, air gunner on Whitley Bombers 77 Squadron, 32 sorties on attacking enemy targets over Germany, see citation

SUTTON, Edward. 1437778 Flight Sergeant, No.77 Sqn.

L.G. 17/10/1944. Sorties 32, Flying hours 185.15. Air Gunner. Air2/9026.

Flight Sergeant Sutton is almost through his first operational tour, having completed 32 sorties, many of these involving attacks on well defended targets. He has always displayed the greatest alertness and keenness in the performance of his duties. On the night of 3rd/4th December, 1943, before reaching the target area of Leipzig, he was in combat with a Ju. 88 enemy fighter on which he registered hits and it was claimed as damaged by both gunners. Flight Sergeant Sutton has proved himself a most dependable member of his crew and ever willing to co-operate. It is considered that his work, both in the air and on the ground, reflects great devotion to duty for which he is strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.

18th July, 1944.