William Dowling Bostock , ( 5 February 1892 – 28 April 1968 ) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF ) . During World War II he led RAAF Command , the Air Force 's main operational formation , with responsibility for the defence of Australia and air offensives against Japanese targets in the South West Pacific Area . His achievements in the role earned him the Distinguished Service Order and the American Medal of Freedom . General Douglas MacArthur described him as " one of the world 's most successful airmen "
Medal of Freedom
Medal of Freedom (1945)
William Bostock