Air Vice Marshal Sir Cecil Arthur Bouchier Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Central Bank, Distinguished Flying Cross served with the British Army, Royal Flying Corps, Indian Air Force and Royal Air Force from 1915 to 1953.
Career
He was Air Officer Commanding British Commonwealth Air Forces as part of the Occupation Force in Japan from 1945 to 1948. Bouchier was married to Dorothy Britton, who translated a number of Japanese books into English. Trumpeter, Honourable Artillery Company Flying Officer – 2 February 1918 (Royal Flying Corps) Flying Officer – 1 August 1919 (permamanent commission Royal Air Force) Flight Lieutenant – 1 January 1926 Squadron Leader – 1 August 1935 Wing Commander – 1 July 1938 Group Captain – 1 December 1940 Air Commodore – 1 October 1946 Air Vice Marshal – 25 June 1949.
Achievements
Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Flying Officer Cecil Arthur Bouchier on 18 November 1919.
Flying Officer Cyril Arthur Bouchier – A very skilful pilot of marked, initiative and courage. Has been brought to notice on many occasions for the determination shown in his attacks. His methods are somewhat original.
By flying low, parallel with and behind the enemy"s lines, stampeding convoys and destroying wagons, he has caused the greatest confusion amongst the enemy, to the great advantage of our own forces.
Flying Officer Bouchier is a highly competent reconnaissance officer
The citation had the wrong first name and was corrected to Cecil in a later gazette.
Squadron Leader Cecil Arthur Bouchier, Distinguished Flying Cross appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire on 23 June 1936
Air Commodore Cecil Arthur Bouchier Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Distinguished Flying Cross appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath on 14 June 1945
9 March 1948 Air Vice Marshal Cecil Arthur Bouchier, Central Bank, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Distinguished Flying Cross is allowed to war decoration of Commander of the Legion of Merit conferred by the President of the United States in recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war.
Air Vice Marshal Cecil Arthur Bouchier, Central Bank, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Distinguished Flying Cross appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 1 January 1953.
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Companion of the Order of the Bath; commander of the Legion of Merit; Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross; Legion of Merit
The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
