The DFM register has the details from Air 2 / 9595.

F/Sgt Douglas William BALE. No 97 Sqdn, LG 11/8/42, sorties 35, flying hours 195.30, Air Gunner

“F/S Bale has completed 35 sorties against the enemy during which time he has shown constant keenness and ability.He took part in a low-level attack on the Dortmund-Ems canal and during this attack he was wounded in the head and both legs but was operating again in less than one month. On another occasion, when attacked by a fighter, his turret was put out of action and although he could no longer return the enemy’s fire, he remained in his turret to report the movements of the enemy aircraft. As a result the attack was successfully evaded”

This is dated 13th June 1942

Hope it helps.

Jim