YACKMAN, P/O Frederick William (J17434) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.106 Squadron - Award effective 4 October 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 19 October 1943 and AFRO 2322/43 dated 12 November 1943. Home in Sudbury, Ontario; enlisted North Bay,
7 May 1941. Trained at No.3 ITS
(graduated 13 September 1941), No.20 EFTS (graduated 7 November 1941) and No.16
SFTS (graduated 27 February 1942). Award
presented 9 April 1948.
As captain of aircraft this officer has
participated in attacks against targets in Germany and Italy including a low
level attack against a power station at Bologna. The success of these sorties has been proved
by the excellent photographs he has secured.
At all times he has set a fine example of courage, enthusiasm and
devotion to duty.
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* * * *
YANDON, FS Harris Patrick (RCAF 7568) - British
Empire Medal - Station Rockcliffe - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada
Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/45.
Enlisted in Ottawa, 21 April 1939.
Award presented.
This non-commissioned officer has been in
charge of the maintenance of the De-Icing Flight at Test and Development
Establishment for the past three and a half years. During this period he has shown outstanding
ability and initiative in maintaining the serviceability of the experimental
aircraft under his charge, thus making a very definite contribution to the
progress which has been made in de-icing research.
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* * * *
YARD, WO2 William Leonard (R189484) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.432 Squadron - Award as per London Gazette of 6
November 1945 and AFRO 155/46 p.3. Born
in Hurley, Alberta, 1922. Home in Princeton, B.C. Former printer. Enlisted in Vancouver, 14
September 1942. Trained at No.2 ITS
(graduated 31 May 1943) and No.2 AOS (graduated 15 October 1943. Award sent by registered mail 7 June
1950. No citation other than
"Completed operations with courage and devotion to duty".
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* * * *
YAREMA, F/O Peter (J18944) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.571 Squadron - Award as per London Gazette of 19
September 1944 and AFRO 2373/44 dated 3 November 1944. Born 1921 in Teulon, Manitoba; home in
Dufrost, Manitoba. Enlisted in Toronto,
4 April 1941. Trained at No.3 ITS
(graduated 8 August 1941), No.11 EFTS (graduated 10 October 1941) and No 8 SFTS
(graduated 2 January 1942). Commissioned
1943. Award sent by registered mail 3
May 1951. No citation:
"...completed many successful operations during which [he has] displayed
high skill, fortitude, and devotion to duty". Public Records Office Air 2/9276 has
recommendation dated 21 June 1944 when he had flown 50 sorties (174 hours 40
minutes), 6 January to 13 June 1944.
6 Jan 44 Duisburg
(2.40) 17 Apr 44 Cologne (2.30)
8 Jan 44 Karlsruhe
(3.35) 18 Apr 44 Berlin (4.00)
27 Jan 44 Berlin
(4.55) 21 Apr
44 Cologne (2.45)
29 Jan 44 Duisburg
(2.35) 22 Apr 44 Mannheim (3.40)
5 Feb 44 Berlin
(4.30) 24 Apr
44 Dusseldorf (2.30)
8 Feb 44 Brunswick
(3.10) 27 Apr 44 Fredrichshaven (4.00)
11 Feb 44 Brunswick
(3.40) 28 Apr 44 Hamburg (3.55)
19 Feb 44 Leipzig
(4.45) 1 May 44 Ludwigshaven (3.20)
21 Feb 44 Stuttgart
(3.45) 3 May 44 Ludwigshaven (3.30)
24 Feb 44 Schweinfurt
(4.30) 4 May 44 Ludwigshaven (3.20)
29 Feb 44 Dusseldorf
(2.45) 7 May 44 Leverkusen (2.50)
3 Mar 44 Berlin
(4.00) 8 May
44 Osnabruck (3.00)
14 Mar 44 Dusseldorf
(3.05) 9 May 44 Berlin (4.25)
17 Mar 44 Cologne
(2.30) 12 May 44 Brunsbuttel (3.15)
18 Mar 44 Frankfurt
(3.30) 23 May 44 Berlin (4.25)
22 Mar 44 Frankfurt
(4.00) 26 May 44 Ludwigshaven (3.25)
26 Mar 44 Essen
(3.10) 27 May
44 Berlin (4.15)
29 Mar 44 Kiel
(3.50) 29
May 44 Hanover (3.15)
1 Apr 44 Hanover
(3.30) 2 June 44 Leverkusen (2.55)
4 Apr 44 Cologne
(2.35) 4 June 44 Cologne (2.45)
6 Apr 44 Hamburg
(3.55) 6 June 44 Ludwigshaven (3.25)
8 Apr 44 Essen
(2.50) 7 June
44 Cologne (3.15)
10 Apr 44 Hanover
(2.30) 9 June 44 Berlin (4.25)
11 Apr 44 Hanover
(3.45) 11 Jun 44 Berlin (4.25)
13 Apr 44 Berlin
(4.20) 13 Jun
44 Gelsenkirchen (2.50)
This officer has now completed 50 sorties in
this Group on Mosquitos, including ten to Berlin, ten to the Ruhr, six to
Cologne and five to Ludwigshaven. The
remainder have all been on heavily defended German targets.
He has shown great keenness, skill and courage
at all times and is the type of pilot who will fly any aircraft to any target
at any time. He has been subject to most
intense operational flying during the period of the squadron's formation.
I think most highly of his airmanship and his
courage and of the good example he has set to his fellow pilots.
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YATES, FS Guy Philip Aldrich (R67165) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.40 Squadron - Award effective 4 September 1942 as per London
Gazette dated 22 September 1942 and AFRO 1653/42 dated 16 October
1942. Born at Toledo, Ontario,
1921. Home in Delta. Ontario. Student on
enlistment at Kingston, 16 September 1940.
Trained at No.1 ITS, No.11 EFTS, and No.8 SFTS. Overseas in 1941; repatriated September
1944. Award presented by King George VI
23 February 1943. Memberships in both
Caterpillar Club and Late Arrivals Club.
Photo PL-3941 is grauating class at No.8 SFTS; Yates is second row,
extreme left. PL-14680 is a portrait
taken after his DFM action.
Flight Sergeant Yates captained an aircraft
detailed to attack shipping in Tobruk Harbour.
On the outward flight, when some 60 miles from the target, serious
engine trouble developed. Despite this
he flew on and released his bombs alongside jetties where a large explosion
occurred. On the return journey engine
trouble continued and one of the propellers dropped off. The aircraft rapidly lost height and,
although movable equipment was jettisoned, it was not possible to regain
height. After ordering his crew to
abandon the aircraft by parachute, Flight Sergeant Yates flew on alone. Presently the engine ceased entirely and he
was forced to leave by parachute.
Throughout, this airman displayed great skill and courage, while his
efforts to save his aircraft were worthy of high praise.
YATES, F/L Guy Philip Aldrich, DFM (J16100) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 1 September 1944 as per London
Gazette of 15 September 1944 and AFRO 2373/44 dated 3 November
1944. Award sent by registered mail 5
April 1951.
Since the award of the Distinguished Flying
Medal, Flight Lieutenant Yates has completed many sorties. On numerous occasions his aircraft has been
attacked by enemy fighters and anti-aircraft fire but this has not deterred him
from continuing to his target and obtaining successful results. The keenness and capability of this officer
is most commendable.
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YATES, WO1 Robert Victor (Can 1650) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.5 OTU - Award effective 14 June 1945 as
per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Born at Renfrew, Scotland, 24 June 1907. Educated through International Correspondence
School. Machinist with Massey Harris
Company. Enlisted at Camp Borden, 30
July 1928. Award presented 1 July
1947. Master mechanic; remained in RCAF
after war (Queen's Coronation Medal, 23 October 1953 while a Warrant Officer at
No.25 Air Material Base).
This warrant officer, as maintenance wing
warrant officer, has been of great assistance in the organization of this
unit. A master mechanic, a strong
disciplinarian and a powerful leader, he has carried a very large proportion of
the work in building up one of the largest and most complicated maintenance
organizations of any flying unit in Canada.
His work in all phases of service activity over a long period of time
has been most praiseworthy. His devotion
to duty has set an inspiring example to all ranks.
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YAWNEY, P/O Joseph (J38608) - Mention in
Despatches - No.119 Squadron (Canada) - later No.10 AOS - Award effective
14 November 1944 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 2684/44
dated 15 December 1944. Home in
Elm Creek, Manitoba; enlisted Winnipeg, 27 October 1940. Trained at No.2 WS
(graduated 8 November 1941) and No.2 BGS (graduated 8 December 1941.
This officer is considered an authority in his
trade as wireless operator air gunner by all operational crew captains in the
squadron. He has at all times executed
his duties in an exemplary manner and maintained a high standard while on
operational flying.
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YEAMAN, F/O John Kenneth (J37734) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.626 Squadron - Award effective 8 September 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 25 September 1945 and AFRO 1768/45 dated 23 November
1945. Born in Toronto, 1913. Accountant, home there. Enlisted in Toronto 28 July 1942,
commissioned October 1943. Trained at No.5 ITS (graduated 12 June 1943) and
No.1 AOS (graduated 12 November 1943).
Award sent by registered mail 28 June 1949.
This officer has completed many sorties
against such targets as Stuttgart, Duisburg, Dortmund and Nuremburg. On a minelaying operation in October 1944,
his aircraft was severely damaged by an enemy fighter. The rear gunner was killed. Flying Officer Yeaman successfully navigated
his aircraft back to base despite damaged equipment. On another occasion in January 1945 he was
detailed to attack Munich. While en
route to the target area his aircraft suffered severe damage. The pilot was killed and the crew were forced
to abandon the aircraft. Despite these
harassing incidents, Flying Officer Yeaman has always shown exceptional
fearlessness in the face of the enemy.
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YELLOWLEES, FS Louis Alexander (Can 2129A) - British
Empire Medal - No.10 SFTS - Awarded as per London Gazette of 1
January 1943 and AFRO 55/43. Born in
Zealandia, Saskatchewan, 17 December 1913.
Press Release gives unit as No.5 BGS.
Enlisted in Vancouver, 19 December 1935.
Award presented 16 October 1943.
Awarded Air Efficiency Medal as per AFRO dated 6 December 1946, at which
time he had been commissioned as C24850.
Photos PL-16014 and PL-16049 taken at investiture, Government House,
Ottawa, April 1943; photos PL-57984 and PL-57985 are postwar portraits, taken
July 1953.
Flight Sergeant Yellowlees has shown
outstanding leadership and through his determination in carrying out all tasks
allotted to him in a thorough and competent manner has set an example to his
fellow NCOs and subordinates which has greatly strengthened the moral fibre of
his unit. It is particularly due to his
unceasing efforts and knowledge of his trade that a very high standard of
aircraft serviceability has been maintained at his unit.
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YEO, F/L Ellard William (J13365) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 388/46 dated 12 April 1946. Born 29 November 1921. Home in Toronto; enlisted there 31 October
1941. Trained at No.5 ITS (graduated 11
April 1942) and No.9 AOS (graduated 14 August 1942). Instructed at No.7 AOS, September 1942 to
June 1944. Posted overseas, June 1944;
repatriated 5 August 1945; released 12 September 1945. Certificate sent 10 August 1948. PL-9900 is a group photograph of Air Observer
graduates; Yeo is in front row, 5th from left; PL-9901 is another graduate
group with Yeo 2nd from left.
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YOUNG, S/L (now W/C) Alan Edward (C3320) - Mention
in Despatches - Western Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 1
January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25
January 1946. Enlisted in Toronto, 11
November 1940.
This officer, as command Hygiene Officer,
laboured incessantly against great odds to achieve the less spectacular results
of providing better and more healthful living accommodations for airmen in
particular, in the entire Command. He
investigated all aspects of living conditions in camps which necessitated work
often late into the night and thereby achieved results which have been a
decided factor in lowering the sick rate among Service personnel.
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YOUNG, FS Arthur Carl (R78065) - Mention in
Despatches - No.91 Squadron - Awarded 1 June 1943 as per London Gazette
dated 2 June 1943 and AFRO 1247/43 dated 2 July 1943. American in the RCAF. Home in Cleveland, Ohio; enlisted Toronto 6
October 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS
(graduated 27 January 1941), No.10 EFTS (graduated 29 March 1941) and No.2 SFTS
(graduated 16 June 1941). Transferred to
American Forces and was commissioned.
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YOUNG, P/O Clarence Archibald (J89722) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 6 January 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 19 January 1945 and AFRO 508/45 dated 23 March 1945. Home in Winnipeg; enlisted there 21 May 1942.
Trained at No.7 ITS (graduated 6 December 1942), No.5 BGS (graduated 1 January
1943) and No.5 AOS (graduated 19 February 1943). Award presented 11 June 1949. Photo PL-43693 taken at his RCAF service
wedding, St.Pancas Church, London (married Sybil Hare of London). No citation
other than "completed... numerous operations against the enemy in the
course of which [he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and
devotion to duty." Public Records Office Air 2/9039 has recommendation
dated 21 October 1944 when he had flown 40 sorties (208 hours 29 minutes). Sortie list is identical to that of F/O V.F.
Painter except that the latter flew one additional sortie at end of tour.
*
counted as 1/3 sortie
#
duty not carried out; not counted as a sortie
25 Nov 43 Paris
(4.30, Nickle 15 July 44 Nucourt (3.53)
sortie, not counted) 17 July 44 Cagny
(2.38)
25 Mar 44 Aulnoye
(5.50)* 19 July 44 Rollez (3.02)
26 Mar 44 Essen
(6.40) 22 July 44 Acquet (2.36)#
30 Mar 44 Nuremburg
(8.35) 23 July 44 Kiel (5.27)
9 Apr 44 Villeneuve-St.George 24 July 44 Stuttgart (7.05)
(5.50)* 25
July 44 Stuttgart (7.26)
10 Apr 44 Ghent
(4.00)* 27 July 44 Boissons (3.22)
18 Apr 44 Paris
(5.10)* 28 July 44 Hamburg (4.44)
20 Apr 44 Lens
(4.40)* 30 July
44 Battle area (2.53)
7 May 44 St.Valery
(3.45) 3 Aug 44 L'isle Adam (2.55)
8 May 44 Haine
St.Pierre (4.00) 4 Aug 44 St.Maximim (3.03)
11 May 44 Boulogne
(3.00) 5 Aug 44 Bordeaux (7.32)
12 May 44 Louvain
(4.35) 7 Aug 44 TOTALIZE 5 (2.31)
19 May 44 Le
Clipon (3.15) 8 Aug 44 Lucheux (2.38)
22 May 44 Le
Mans (4.50) 25 Aug 44 Russelheim (6.59)
27 May 44 Bourg
Leopold (4.35) 26 Aug 44 Kiel (5.37)
2 June 44 Neufchatel
(3.35) 29 Aug 44 Stettin (8.56)
14 June 44 St.Pol
(3.50) 6 Sept 44 Emden (3.55)
16 June 44 Sterkrade
(4.40) 12 Sept 44 Frankfurt (5.56)
17 June 44 Oisemont
(4.05) 13 Sept 44 Nordstern (3.24)
21 June 44 St.Martins
(2.25)# 14 Oct 44 Duisburg (4.35)
23 June 44 Bientques
(3.40) 15 Oct 44 Wilhelmshaven (4.02)
24 June 44 Bamiers
(3.45)
12 July 44 Paris/Vaires
(3.15)
Pilot Officer Young is an extremely capable
and efficient Air Bomber now on his second tour of operations. On many occasions, this officer has been
placed in extreme personal danger but he has always displayed a fine fighting
spirit and dogged determination to successfully complete his missions. The fine, unswerving spirit shown by this
officer has had an inspiring effect on all members of his crew. Strongly recommended for the non-immediate
award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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YOUNG, F/L David Bryson (J14819) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.408 Squadron - Award effective 12 November 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 16 November 1945 and AFRO 133/46 dated 8 February 1946. Home in Vancouver; enlisted there 17 December
1941. Trained at No.4 ITS (graduated 4
July 1942), No.2 BGS (graduated 29 August 1942) and No.1 AOS (graduated 23
October 1942). Award presented 29
January 1947. Photo PL-19951 is a crew
portrait of Sergeant D.C. Sheppard (Regina), F/O D.B. Young, Sergeant H.L. Grayson
(London, Ontario), Sergeant D. Beynton (Abbotsford, British Columbia), F/L H.T.
Miles (Toronto), Sergeant P.M. Hughes (Lackpool, Lancashire) and F/O J.E.
Marier (Toronto); PL-22906 shows Flight Sergeant Allan Earle (Winnipeg) and F/O
Young visiting an orphage "adopted" by the squadron; PL-22907 shows
Young alone (same occasion). No citation
other than "completed ...numerous operations against the enemy in the
course of which [he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and
devotion to duty." DHist file
181.009 D.1941 (RG.24 Vol.20612) has recommendation dated 6 June 1945 when he
had flown 31 sorties (182 hours 55 minutes), 24 June 1943 to 25 August 1944,
apparently with a gap between 29 July 1943 and 7 October 1943 (first part of
tour on Halifax bombers, latter part on Lancasters). Within the Lancaster period there is another
gap between 24 March 1944 and 6 July 1944.
The oddest part is that, although a bomb aimer, he flies six sorties as
a mid-upper gunner, 18 July to 28 July 1944.
This officer has completed a very large number
of sorties against some of the most heavily defended and most deeply situated
targets in Germany. At all times he has
displayed a fine offensive spirit and has pressed home his attacks to the
fullest extent. His skill as a Bomb
Aimer is proven by the large number of exemplary aiming point photographs
obtained by him.
Throughout his long tour of operations Flight
Lieutenant Young provided cheerful and extremely efficient leadership and
thereby won the respect and admiration of all personnel association with
him. It is my considered opinion that
this long record of fruitful and courageous service should be rewarded with an
award of the D.F.C.
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YOUNG, F/L Forrest Bee (J39819) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.442 Squadron - Award effective 31 October 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1/45 dated 5 January 1945. American in the RCAF. Born in Cheshire, Ohio, U.S.A., 28 February
1931; home in Huntington, West Virginia.
Enlisted in Toronto, 1 September 1941.
Trained at No.6 ITS (graduated 30 January 1942), No.20 EFTS (graduated
30 Aril 1942) and No.1 SFTS (graduated 14 August 1942). Posted to No.133 Squadron (Canada), 24 August
1942; to No.111 Squadron (Canada), 12 May 1943; to No.14 Squadron (Canada), 10
June 1943. Commissioned 10 December
1943. Posted overseas, reporting in
Britain 20 January 1944. Credited with the following victories with No.442
Squadron: 22 June 1944, one Bf.109 destroyed, Argentan; 30 June 1944,
one FW.190 destroyed, Villers Bocage; 2 October 1944, one Me.262
damaged, Nijmegen; 7 October 1944, two FW.190s destroyed east of Cleve.
Shot down and taken prisoner on 4 November 1944. Reported safe, 7 May 1945; repatriated 1 June
1945; released 19 September 1945. Award presented in San Francisco, 18 March
1950. Photo PL-13139 is a group photo
taken in the Aleutians; Young is front row, right side.
This officer has completed a very large number
of operational sorties. Since the
invasion of France he has destroyed or damaged 73 enemy machines. In addition he has shot down two enemy
aircraft. His fine fighting spirit,
great skill and tenacity have set a fine example.
NOTE:
DHist file 181.009 D.2833 (RG.24 Volume 20632) has recommendation dated
20 August 1944 which bears comparison.
As of that date he had flown 107 sorties (162 hours 40 minutes):
Throughout many sorties the skill and fine
fighting spirit of Flying Officer Young has been an example and inspiration to
the squadron. On August 19th, 1944, this
officer destroyed or damaged eighteen enemy vehicles bringing his total score
to 73 enemy vehicles destroyed or damaged since the invasion of the
continent. In addition to this he has
destroyed two enemy aircraft in the air.
His keenness and aggressive spirit is worthy of the highest praise.
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YOUNG, P/O George Michael (J92888) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.9 Squadron - Award effective 8 September 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 25 September 1945 and AFRO 1768/45 dated 23 November
1945. Born in 1924 in Montreal; home
there. Former machinist apprentice and
member of RCA. Enlisted in Montreal 17 November 1942, commissioned November
1944. Trained at No.3 BGS (graduated 3
September 1943). Award presented in Montreal 25 November 1949.
This officer has completed an extended tour of
operations as a rear gunner. On no less
than five occasions during night operations his aircraft has been attacked by
enemy fighters, but by his prompt and accurate advice to his captain in the
manoeuvring of the aircraft the attackers have been frustrated. Pilot Officer Young has at all times shown
skill, courage and outstanding devotion to duty.
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* * * *
YOUNG, WO Gordon Stuart (R9944) - Mention
in Despatches - No.408 Squadron - Award effective 1 January 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 14 January 1944 and AFRO 232/43 dated 12 February 1943. Home in Regina, Saskatchewan; enlisted there
24 June 1938. Armourer. Photo PL-19096 shows him as a patient in one
of No.6 Group's station hospitals (bad cold).
YOUNG, WO Gordon Stuart (Can 9944) - Mention
in Despatches - No.408 Squadron (now No.402 Squadron) - Mention in
Despatches - Award effective 14 January 1944 as per London Gazette of
that date and AFRO 874/44 dated 21 April 1944.
YOUNG, WO Gordon Stuart (Can 9944) - Croix
de Guerre with Bronze Star (France) - No 408 Squadron - Awarded as per AFRO
485/4 dated 12 September 1947 and Canada Gazette dated 20 September
1947.
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YOUNG, P/O Gordon William (J16906) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.90 Squadron - Award effective 19 May 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 1 June 1943 and AFRO 1582/43 dated 13 August 1943. Born in Toronto, 1917; home there; enlisted
there 18 February 1941. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 27 June 1941), No.12
EFTS (graduated 8 August 1941), No.16 SFTS (graduated 6 November 1941). Commissioned 1943. Cited with Sgt. W.H. Davine (RAF), rear
gunner, who was wounded, rear turret unserviceable, and awarded DFM. Killed in
action, 25 May 1943 (Stirling EH876); name on Runneymede Memorial. Award presented to next-of-kin, 12 December
1944.
Pilot Officer Young and Sergeant Davine were
pilot and rear gunner respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack in the
Ruhr one night in May 1943. During the
operation the aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter. Sergeant Davine was wounded in both legs
while his turret was put out of action.
Although in great pain he continued to give his pilot a commentary on
the attackers movements. The fighter
made repeated attacks but displaying great skill, Pilot Officer Young
eventually evaded it. His aircraft was
badly damaged and became difficult to control.
Despite this, Pilot Officer Young flew it to base and made a safe
landing. By his skill and determination
he was undoubtedly responsible for the safe return of the aircraft and its
crew. In spite of his severe injuries,
Sergeant Davine displayed great fortitude and devotion to duty.
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* * * *
YOUNG, F/O Hugh Robert (J37737) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.419 Squadron - Award effective 8 September 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 25 September 1945 and AFRO 1768/45 dated 23 November
1945. Born in 1922 at Depot Harbour,
Ontario. Home in Toronto. Stenographer.
Enlisted in Toronto, 28 July 1942, commissioned October 1943. Trained at
No.6 ITS (graduated 14 June 1943) and No.1 AOS (graduated 12 November
1943). Award sent by registered mail 21
December 1949. No citation other than
"completed... numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which
[he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to
duty." DHist file 181.009 D.1741
(RG.24 Vol.20612) has recommendation by W/C H.F. Ferguson dated 18 April 1945
when he had flown 35 sorties (234 hours 15 minutes), 20 September 1944 to 15
March 1945.
This navigator successfully completed
thirty-five operational sorties, of which twenty-seven were against major
targets. Flying Officer Young's air work
has been exceptional. Track keeping and
timing were always good. I believe that
largely through his tireless efforts his crew were able to complete their tour
and carry out each operation with a maximum of efficiency. His keenness and general fine attitude were
at all times an inspiration, not only to his crew, but to all who came in
contact with him.
In consideration of Flying Officer Young's
splendid example of a good job well done, his devotion to duty and his
outstanding courage on operations, I strongly recommend the award of a
Non-Immediate D.F.C.
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* * * *
YOUNG, F/O James Young Hamilton (J29849) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.149 Squadron - Award effective 5 February 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 20 February 1945 and AFRO 563/45 dated 29 March 1945. Home in Vancouver; enlisted there 8 July
1942. Trained at No.4 ITS (graduated 20
August 1943) and No.2 AOS (graduated 20 August 1943) - these are the dates on
DHist card, but it is impossible for him to have graduated from both schools on
the same day. Award presented 6 May
1950. No citation other than
"completed... numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which
[he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to
duty." Public Records Office Air
2/8830 has recommendation dated 17 November 1944 when he had flown 35 sorties
(159 hours ten minutes), 30 May to 16 November 1944.
30 May 44 GARDENING,
Sept Isles (4.25) 17 Sep 44 Boulogne (2.40)
2 June 44 GARDENING,
Ostend (3.15) 20 Sep 44 Calais (2.45)
6 June 44 GARDENING,
Brest (5.25) 23 Sep 44 Neuss (4.45)
7 June 44 GARDENING,
Brest (5.00) 5 Oct 44 Saarbrucken (5.35)
13 Jun 44 GARDENING,
St.Nazaire (7.40) 6 Oct 44 Dortmund (5.35)
15 Jun 44 GARDENING,
St. Malo (4.35) 14 Oct 44 Duisburg (3.45)
17 Jun 44 GARDENING,
Lorient (6.35) 14 Oct 44 Duisburg (4.55)
4 July 44 Special
Operation (5.10) 18 Oct 44 Bonn (4.30)
5 July 44 Special
Operation (7.00) 22 Oct 44 Neuss (3.55)
10 Jul 44 Special
Operation (5.10) 23 Oct 44 Essen (5.15)
17 Jul 44 Mont
Candon (3.35) 25 Oct
44 Essen (4.05)
24 Jul 44 Air/Sea
Rescue (3.00) 29 Oct 44 Westkapelle (2.15)
27 Jul 44 Les
Landes (3.45) 30
Oct 44 Cologne (5.25)
2 Aug 44 Mont
Candon (3.25) 2 Nov
44 Hamburg (4.15)
7 Aug 44 GARDENING,
4 Nov 44 Solingen (4.05)
River Gironde (7.15) 5 Nov 44 Solingen
(4.05)
12 Aug 44 Falaise
(3.20) 15
Nov 44 Dortmund (4.35)
30 Aug 44 Air/Sea
Rescue (3.30) 16 Nov 44 Heinberg (4.50)
As navigator, this officer has completed a
total of 35 operational sorties. Of
these, fifteen have been against German targets, seven of them using G.H.
Special Equipment. The targets against
which he has been detailed have included Dortmund, Duisburg, Essen and several
others. The remaining sorties have been
Mining and Special Operations.
He has shown special aptitude and ability with
Special Equipment, which has been proved by the success attending operations
when this has been used.
He was Navigator on three Special Operations
on each of which the target was reached and the operation completed
successfully. On one occasion when
detailed for a target near the River Loire, Flying Officer Young successfully
navigated the aircraft to the target in spite of very bad weather conditions,
the cloud base being 400 feet above ground, with patches down to 100 feet.
He has invariably displayed keenness and
enthusiasm in his work as a navigator and I recommend that he is awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross.
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YOUNG, F/L James William (J13809) - Mention
in Despatches - No.1664 HCU - trained at No.1 ITS and No.1 AOS. Awarded as per London Gazette of 1
January 1945 and AFRO 337/45 dated 23 February 1945. Home in Kitchener, Ontario. Enlisted in Hamilton, 8 July 1941. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 17 January
1942) and No.1 AOS (graduated 28 August 1942).
No citation.
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YOUNG, FS John Alexander (R64614) - Mention
in Despatches - No.145 (BR) Squadron - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per Canada
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Home in South Devon, New Brunswick; enlisted
in Moncton, 29 May 1940. Certificate
sent to Dartmouth, 4 July 1945.
This non-commissioned officer in charge
servicing section of his squadron, by his devotion to duty, keen foresight and
initiative, proved worthy of the highest praise. By his untiring efforts he has attained a
high state of efficiency in the servicing section which is so necessary on
operational work. He has also been a key factor in maintaining high morale
amongst groundcrew personnel by his determination and excellent example.
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YOUNG, FS John Alexander Irwin (R50565) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Born 12 November 1915. Home in Victoria; enlisted Vancouver, 30
October 1939. Served early part of the
war in Western Air Command; to Britain, January 1944; repatriated August
1945. Wireless Mechanic. Certificate sent to him in Winnipeg, 11
October 1949.
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YOUNG, F/L (now S/L) John Humphrey (J6811) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.5 SFTS - Award effective 14 November
1944 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 2684/44 dated 15
December 1944. Enlisted in Vancouver, 6
November 1940. Trained at 1 ITS
(graduated 29 March 1941), No.2 EFTS (graduated 28 May 1941), and No.1 SFTS
(graduated 9 August 1941).
This officer has been employed on flying
instructional duties for the past three years and his diligence and efficiency
in the execution of his duties have made an outstanding contribution to flying
training.Trained at No.1 ITS, No.2 EFTS and No.10 SFTS.
YOUNG, S/L John Humphrey (J6811) - Air
Force Cross - No.5 SFTS - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada
Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25th January 1946 - Governor General's
Records (RG.7 Group 26, Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 8) has citation. When recommended he had flown 2,340 hours (as
of July 1944), 2,076 as instructor, 261 in previous six months. It appears that delivery by mail failed in
December 1949 when he had moved to Britain.
This officer has been employed as a Flying
Instructor for more than three years.
His diligence in the execution of his duties has been outstanding. An exceptional instructor he has at all times
demonstrated to pupils and staff alike outstanding qualities of leadership.
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YOUNG, F/L (acting S/L) John Maitland (C939) -
Mention in Despatches - No.10 (BR) Squadron - Awarded as per London
Gazette of 1 January 1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943. Born in Toronto, 29 June 1917. Enlisted in Hamilton, Ontario, 1 October 1938
when he was appointed Provisional Pilot Officer in No.119 (B) Squadron,
Auxiliary Air Force. Qualified for
pilot's badge, 20 October 1939. Further
trained at No.1 ANS (graduated 17 May 1941). Missing in action with No.10 (BR)
Squadron, 4 September 1943, when he was a wing commander; no known grave.
Flight Lieutenant Young has made 62
operational sorties and has completed 410 hours of operational flying. This officer, while senior flight commander
of No.10 (BR) Squadron, carried out his duties in an exemplary manner. Since taking over command of No.10 (BR) Squadron, his ability and keenness have
been instrumental in its efficient working.
His devotion to duty is outstanding and an inspiration to the personnel
under his command.
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YOUNG, FS Richard Edward (R146488) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.432 Squadron - Award effective 5 July 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 20 July 1945 and AFRO 1619/45 dated 19 October 1945. Born in Chilliwack, B.C., 1923, home in
Sardis, B.C. Student. Enlisted in Vancouver, 21 February 1942. Award presented by Governor General in
Winnipeg, 20 May 1955. Served in postwar
RCAF. No citation other than
"completed...numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which
[he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to
duty." DHist file 181.009 D.2618
(RG.24 Vol.20627) has recommendation dated 24 March 1945 when he had completed
34 sorties (162 hours 30 minutes) between 24 June and 6 December 1944.
In the completion of thirty-four successful
operational sorties this NCO has contributed to the success of his crew by his
co-operation, coolness and strong sense of duty. His cheerful confidence has inspired a high
standard of morale in the crew.
For his excellent example and operational
ability, Flight Sergeant Young is strongly recommended for the award of the
Distinguished Flying Medal (Non-Immediate).
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YOUNG, LAC Richard Oliver (R171855) - Mention
in Despatches - No.9408 Servicing Echelon (No.62 Base in AFRO) - Awarded 1
January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 425/45 dated 9
March 1945. Enlisted in Edmonton, 29
June 1942. Served 1 year in Canada, 14
months overseas. Electrician. No citation in AFRO or biographical file;
recommendation found in DHist file 181.009 D.1719 (PAC RG.24 Vol.20606).
Leading Aircraftman Young has displayed
outstanding qualities as a tradesman and in all-round airmanship, and he is
marked for promotion at the earliest opportunity. Exceptionally keen and conscientious towards
his work, he has designed and made several special tools, now in use in his
section, that were otherwise unobtainable.
The initiative and the high standard of his workmanship he displays
commend LAC Young to the attention of all ranks.
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YOUNG, P/O Robert Evans (C15749) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.425 Squadron - Award effective as per London
Gazette of 13 July 1943 and AFRO 1949/43 dated 24 September 1943. Award presented 1 February 1946. Remained in postwar RCAF. Photo PL-7531 shows him instructing LAC G.
Watterson on armament; PL-80270 is a portrait (May 1953); PL-119945 is a
portrait (May 1959).
On three occasions this officer who is
employed on armament duties has displayed outstanding gallantry and coolness in
the face of imminent danger. In February
1943 he supervised the demolition of a five-hundred pound bomb which had been
dropped by accident on the airfield, and a few days later he rendered harmless
two mines when the aircraft carrying them crashed while taking off. In similar circumstances Pilot Officer Young
dismantled a four-thousand pound bomb within five minutes of the crash. This officer has set a splendid example and
has shown little regard for his personal safety.
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YOUNG, FS Walter Mungo (Can 12209A) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1729/44 dated 11 August 1944. Born 17 March 1929. Enlisted in Regina, 13 September 1939. Appears to have gone overseas with No.1 (C)
Squadron and to have been with No.110 (later 400) Squadron. Repatriated 17 February 1945; released 15 May
1945. No citation in AFRO.
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YOUNG, WO Wilfred George (R153261) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.35 Squadron - Award effective 6 January 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 19 January 1945 and AFRO 508/45 dated 23 March 1945. Home in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland; enlisted
in Halifax, 28 April 1942. Trained at No.5 ITS (graduated 6 December 1942) and No.9
BGS (graduated 9 March 1943). Award sent by registered mail 20 April 1949. Photo PL-35164 is a formal portrait. No
citation other than "completed...numerous operations against the enemy in
the course of which [he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage
and devotion to duty." Public
Records Office Air 2/9039 has recommendation dated 21 October 1944 when he had
flown 60 sorties (224 hours), 3 October 1943 to 12 October 1944.
3 Oct 43 Kassel 20 July 44 Mont Condon
8 Oct 43 Hanover 22 July 44 L'Hey
22 Oct 43 Kassel 23 July 44 Foret du Croc
20 Nov 43 Berlin 25 July 44 Stuttgart
25 Nov 43 Frankfurt 28 July 44 Hamburg
15 Feb 44 Berlin 30 July 44 Caen
1 Mar 44 Stuttgart 5 Aug 44 Tressy
9 Apr 44 Lille 6 Aug 44 Foret de Nieppe
11 Apr 44 Aachen 7 Aug 44 TOTALIZE
18 Apr 44 Rouen 9 Aug 44 Foret de Nieppe
26 Apr 44 Essen 11 Aug 44 Douai
27 Apr 44 Friedrichshafen 12 Aug 44 Russelsheim
30 Apr 44 Acheres 14 Aug 44 Falaise area
3 May 44 Montdidier 15 Aug 44 Le Culot
19 May 44 Boulogne 16 Aug 44 Stettin
5 June 44 Longues 3 Sept 44 Gilze Rijin
7 June 44 Foret
de Cerisy 5 Sept 44 Le Havre
8 June 44 Fougeres 6 Sept 44 Le Havre
11 June 44 Tours 8 Sept 44 Le Havre
15 June 44 Lens 9 Sept 44 Le Havre
16 June 44 Renescurs 10 Sept 44 Le Havre
23 June 44 Courbrounne 11 Sept 44 Le Havre
24 June 44 Middel
Straete 12 Sept 44 Dortmund
6 July 44 Calquerean 15 Sept 44 Kiel
7 July 44 Caen 17 Sept 44 Westkappel
10 July 44 Nucourt 20 Sept 44 Calais
12 July 44 Rollez 24 Sept 44 Calais
15 July 44 Nucourt 5 Oct 44 Saarbrucken
16 July 44 St.Philibert 6 Oct 44 Dortmund
18 July 44 Wesseling 12 Oct 44 Fort Frederick Hendrik
Warrant Officer Young is an Air Gunner with an
excellent operational record. He has
taken part in a total of 60 bombing operations against the enemy. Targets he has attacked include Berlin,
Hanover, Stuttgart and the Ruhr.
Recently his crew has operated in Master Bomber and Visual Marker roles
with much success. This Warrant Officer
is still operating against the enemy with undiminished enthusiasm and it is
considered that his excellent record of efficiency and vigilance fully merits
the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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* * * *
YOUNG, WO2 (now P/O) William Henry
(R182469/J50825) - Mention in Despatches - No.145 Squadron - Award
effective 21 April 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO
802/45 dated 11 May 1945. Home in
Peterborough, Ontario; enlisted in Toronto, 4 August 1942. Trained at No.4 WS (graduated 11 June 1943)
and No.3 BGS (graduated 26 July 1943).
This wireless air gunner has flown numerous
operational sorties over the North Atlantic on convoy and anti-submarine
patrols. His willingness, coolness and
determination in carrying out his duties have been a source of inspiration to
all members of his crew. His devotion to
duty has been exemplary.
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* * * *
YOUNG, P/O William John (J17392) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.425 Squadron - Award effective 20 September 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 1 October 1943 and AFRO 2258/43 dated 5 November 1943. Home in Calgary; enlisted there 8 April
1941. Trained at No.4 ITS (graduated 5
August 1941), No.2 BGS (graduated 17 January 1942), No.3 AOS (graduated 8
December 1941) and No.1 ANS (graduated 22 February 1942). Award presented 13 November 1948. Photo PL-25096 is a portrait view; PL-15997
is a group shot of the following: FS R.L. McGillivray (rear gunner, Regina), FS
W.J. Young, P/O J.H. Marcotte (pilot, Montreal), Sergeant J. Wobson (WOP,
Trail, British Columbia), P/O W.R. Spackman (navigator, Innisfail, Alberta);
PL-10673 is another crew portrait showing Young, McGillivray, Sergeant J.
Holsch (WOP, Winnipeg), Sergeant Spackman and Sergeant R.H. Gervin (Edwards,
Mississippi).
This officer has proved himself to be a courageous
and skilful bomb aimer. He has
consistently achieved success over the most difficult targets and in the face
of intense opposition. His cool
judgement and determination have contributed in no small measure to the
repeated successes of his crew.
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* * * *
YOUNGS, S/L George Riley (J3106) - Air
Force Cross - No.12 SFTS - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada
Gazette for that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Home in Toronto. Enlisted 10 May 1940 in Fort William. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 21 June 1940),
No.2 EFTS (graduated 18 August 1940) and No.1 SFTS (graduated 12 October
1940). As of December 1943 he had flown
1,600 hours, 1,400 as instructor, 145 in previous six months. Award sent by registered mail 20 April 1949.
This officer served at this unit for almost
two years and for six months was Officer Commanding a squadron. He proved himself very capable of carrying
out all duties to which he was assigned and supervised instructors in the
interests and advancement of the training plan in a very conscientious
manner. His devotion to duty has made a
splendid contribution to the successful flying training at this unit.
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YULE, Sergeant Andrew Campbell (R53177) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.428 Squadron - Award effective 27 November 1943 as per London
Gazette of 14 December 1943 and AFRO 297/44 dated 11 February 1944. Born in
England, 1916, home in Toronto. Enlisted
in Toronto, 20 November 1939. Cited
with Sergeant Peter Stuart (RAF). Award
presented by King George VI 11 August 1944.
Sergeants Stuart and Yule were mid-upper
gunner and flight engineer, respectively, of an aircraft which attacked Kassel
one night in October 1943. Shortly after
leaving the target the bomber was hit by machine-gun fire from an enemy fighter
and the rear gunner was wounded. Sergeant
Stuart used his guns effectively, however, and drove off the attacker. Another attack quickly developed but,
although his oxygen supply had failed, this resolute gunner continued firing
his guns. Whilst giving skilful evading
directions to his pilot another fighter was also evaded, and then Sergeant
Stuart left his turret to extinguish the fire in the rear turret. Sergeant Yule, who had been wounded in both
arms and in the hip when going to the assistance of the rear gunner, displayed
great courage and fortitude and insisted on fulfilling his engineering duties
until the aircraft reached base. In
circumstances fraught with great danger these airmen displayed courage,
determination and devotion to duty of a high order.
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ZACHARUK, WO1 Alexander (R159388) - Mention
in Despatches - No.432 Squadron - Awarded as per London Gazette of 1 January 1946 and AFRO 497/46. Home in Mirror, Alberta; enlisted Edmonton, 8
May 1942. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated
24 October 1942), No.1 BGS (graduated 5 March 1943), and No.1 AOS (graduated 16
April 1943. AFRO gives unit only as
"Overseas"; unit found in McEwen Papers list of recommendations for
MiD.
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ZACOUR, F/L Norman (C85208) - Member, Order
of the British Empire - Overseas (now MCHQ) - Award effective 1 January
1946 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15
February 1946. Home in Winnipeg;
enlisted there 22 June 1939. Award
presented 21 January 1948. No citation. He was an administrative officer in No.6
Group. Photo PL-32488 is a group
portrait taken during a conference of squadron adjutants held at No.6 Group
Headquarters; Zacour is in the front row, second from the right.
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ZALESCHOOK, F/O William (C45050) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.3 SFTS - Award effective as per London
Gazette of 14 August 1945 and AFRO 1453/45 dated 14 September 1945. Home in Oshawa; enlisted in Niagara Falls,
Ontario, 7 September 1940. Trained at
No.6 SFTS (graduated 5 March 1943).
Flying Officer Zaleschook has been employed on
instructional duties since December 1940.
During that time he has flown over 2,900 hours, 2,700 hours of which
have been spent as a flying instructor.
All his flying has been accomplished without a single accident. As a flying instructor and flight commander,
Flying Officer Zaleschook has set a fine example for those employed on
instructional duties.
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ZARY, S/L Henry Paul Michael (J9261) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.421 Squadron - Award effective 19 September 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 2274/44 dated 20 October 1944. American in RCAF. Home in New York City; enlisted Ottawa 26
February 1941. Trained at No.3 ITS
(graduated 21 June 1941), No.11 EFTS (graduated 20 August 1941), No.9 SFTS
(graduated 21 November 1941). Served in
North Africa. Award presented 14 January
1947. Aerial victories as follows: 10 July 1943, one Bf.109 damaged,
Elbeuf; 19 September 1943, one Bf.109 damaged, Poix; 8 May 1944.
one Ju.88 damaged, Montdidier; 28 June 1944, one Bf.109 destroyed; 25
July 1944, three Bf.109s destroyed (all the preceeding with No.421
Squadron; the following were with No.403 Squadron); 21 April 1945, one
Bf.109 destroyed; 25 April 1945, on Me.262 damaged plus one Ju.88
damaged (both on ground, Hagenow). Photo
PL-30142 shows him beside his Spitfire.
This officer is a most distinguished fighter
whose keenness to engage the enemy has always been apparent. In July 1944, he took part in an engagement
against a superior force of enemy fighters, three of which he shot down. This officer has completed a large number of
sorties and has destroyed six enemy aircraft.
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* * * *
ZEE, P/O Jerome Arthur (J17230) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.7 Squadron - Award
effective 1 July 1943 as per London Gazette of 13 July 1943 and AFRO
1724/43 dated 27 August 1943. American in the RCAF. Born 1915 in Norwich, Connecticut; home in
Jewett City, Conn. Enlisted in Montreal,
30 October 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS
(graduated 2 April 1941), No.12 EFTS (graduated 28 May 1941), and No.1 SFTS
(graduated 20 August 1941). Commissioned
1943. Award presented 31 January 1949.
This officer is a most capable operational captain
of aircraft with many successful sorties to his credit. On several occasions he had demonstrated his
possession of cool courage while pressing home his attacks on such heavily
defended targets as Essen, Nuremburg, Berlin and Frankfurt. By conscientious attention to detail Pilot
Officer Zee has raised the efficiency of his crew to a high level. His gallantry and devotion to duty have set a
fine example to all.
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* * * *
ZIMMER, F/L Marcellus Eugene (J25030) - Mention
in Despatches - No.418 Squadron - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 388/46 dated 12 April 1946. Home in Kitchener, Ontario; enlisted there 11
March 1942. Trained at No.6 ITS (graduated 23 October 1942) and No.1 AOS
(graduated 2 April 1943). Certificate
sent to Kitchener, 10 August 1948. Unit
identified in AFRO only as "Overseas"; see The RCAF Overseas: The
Sixth Year, pp.320 and 341. Photo
PL-44248 shows F/L Chuck Redecker (Windsor, Ontario, signing scroll), F/L J.
Eckert (Seaforth, Ontario) and F/O Mark Zimmer (on right).
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ZIOMKO, Sergeant Walter John (R207226) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.432 Squadron - Award effective 9 June 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1660/44 dated 4 August 1944. Born in Poland, 1924, home in Montreal. Enlisted there 26 November 1942. Trained at
No.9 BGS (graduated 17 September 1943).
Award presented by King George VI 11 August 1944. Cited with Sergeant D.H. Wright (which see
above for citation). Photo PL-29935 shows
him with Sergeant D.H. Wright being interrogated after a raid on Bourg Leopold;
PL-35080 is a homecoming picture with P/O Wright, posed with Ziomko's mother
(all in front row); behind are Mrs. M. Parkin, Olga Savicz and a Mrs. Panasuk
(all apprarently sisters of Ziomko).
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ZLOTNIK, F/O Harold (J35028) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.625 Squadron - Award effective 5 April 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 17 April 1945 and AFRO 918/45 dated 1 June 1945. Born in Vancouver, 1922; home there and
Winnipeg; enlisted Vancouver 17 August 1942.
Former sales clerk. Trained at
No.2 ITS (graduated 3 April 1943) and No.5 AOS (graduated 3 September 1943);
commissioned September 1943. Award
presented by King George VI 11 August 1944.
No citation other than "completed ...numerous operations against
the enemy in the course of which [he has] invariably displayed the utmost
courage and devotion to duty".
Public Records Office Air 2/9060 has recommendation dated 15 January
1945 when he had flown 29 sorties (164 hours), 23 July 1944 to 16 January
1945. Photo BYG-2467 was a portrait
taken in June 1945; it is not certain whether this negative still exists
(consult National Archives of Canada).
23 Jul 44 Kiel 27
Nov 44 Freiburg
25 Jul 44 Coquereaux 3 Dec 44 Urft Dam - bombs
12 Oct 44 Frederik
Hendrik brought
back on
14 Oct 44 Duisburg Master
Bomber's
14 Oct 44 Duisburg orders.
19 Oct 44 Stuttgart 4 Dec 44 Karlsruhe
23 Oct 44 Essen 6 Dec
44 Merseburg-Leuna
25 Oct 44 Essen 12 Dec
44 Essen
28 Oct 44 Cologne 15 Dec 44 Ludwigshaven
31 Oct 44 Cologne 17 Dec 44 Ulm
2 Nov 44 Dusseldorf 21 Dec 44 Bonn
4 Nov 44 Bochum 27 Dec 44 Rheydt
6 Nov 44 Gelsenkirchen 5 Jan 45 Hanover
9 Nov 44 Wanne
Eickel 7 Jan
45 Munich
11 Nov 44 Dortmund 14 Jan 45 Merseburg-Leuna
21 Nov 44 Aschaffenburg 16 Jan 45 Zeitz
Flying Officer Zlotnik is the Canadian
navigator of a Lancaster crew and has now almost completed his first tour of
operations having completed 29 sorties and flown 164 operational flying hours.
He has navigated his aircraft with the utmost
coolness and deliberation on operational flights over Stuttgart, Essen,
Cologne, Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen. His
skill and persistence have been evident throughout the whole of his operational
tour.
On several occasions Flying Officer Zlotnik
has had to combat extremely severe weather conditions. Nevertheless, his high standard of skill has
invariably resulted in most accurate track keeping and timing and has brought
most successful results.
He is a most persistent and painstaking member of his crew, is not
disturbed by enemy opposition, and he has carried out his job with a complete
disregard for external conditions.
A cool clear headed and meticulous worker, he
has set a magnificent example to the rest of his squadron, and he is strongly
recommended for an award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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ZORYCHTA, LAC Herbert (R176701) - Mention
in Despatches - No.164 Squadron - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per Canada
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Home in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia; enlisted
Halifax 24 September 1942. Certificate
sent to unit, 29 June 1945.
This airman has been employed as a crew man
for the past four months. During this
period he has flown 140 hours on trans-Atlantic and other long over-water
flights. His work has been excellent at
all times. On one occasion his
initiative and quick action in securing an aircraft in a sudden gale saved a
valuable transport from serious damage.
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* * * *
ZULAUF, FS Franklin Roy (R90297) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.78 Squadron - Award effective 13 May as per London
Gazette dated 18 May 1943 and AFRO 1078/43 dated 11 June 1943. Born 1922 in Milverton, Ontario; enlisted in
London, Ontario, 21 February 1941.
Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 18 August 1941), No.3 BGS (graduated 22
December 1941), and No.1 CNS (graduated 19 January 1942). Award presented by King George VI 12 October
1943. Photo PL-19709 shows the following
personnel after investiture at Buckingham Palace: P/O D.R. Pearce, DFM (Edmonton),
P/O E.C. Stewart, DFM (Camrose, Alberta), FS D.J. McCoy, DFM (Napanee, Ontario),
P/O R.A. Shannon, DFN (Wunnipeg), and P/O F.R. Zulauf (Milverton). PL-21663 is
a formal portrait.
Flight Sergeant Zulauf has always shown the
keenest desire to proceed on operations.
A highly efficient bomb aimer, he has consistently displayed great
determination and courage in pressing home his attacks on some of the enemy's
most heavily defended targets.
NOTE: Public Records Office Air 2/8951 has
recommendation dated 24 March 1943 when he had flown 26 sorties (165 hours ten
minutes).
17 Nov 42 NICKELS
(9.16)
20 Nov 42 Turin
(9.11) Many
fires seen in town
26 Nov 42 GARDENING
(4.00)
28 Nov 42 Turin
(9.40) Many
large fires seen
2 Dec 42 Frankfurt
(3.15) Small
scattered fires seen
14 Dec 42 GARDENING
(3.44) Parachutes
seen to open
17 Dec 42 GARDENING
(7.00) Low cloud;
unable to pinpoint; vegetables brought back.
14 Jan 43 Lorient
(5.25)
27 Jan 43 Dusseldorf
(5.15) Incendiaries
seen to be well alight.
29 Jan 43 Lorient
(6.01)
2 Feb 43 Cologne
(5.08) Town
lit up by numerous fires.
3 Feb 43 Hamburg
(7.09) Glow
of fires seen through cloud.
7 Feb 43 Lorient
(5.02) Terrific
fires; glow observed from English coast.
11 Feb 43 Wilhelmshaven
(5.09) Very large
explosions followed by fires.
13 Feb 43 Lorient
(5.31) Fires
seen in dock area.
14 Feb 43 Cologne
(5.05) Glow
of many fires seen through cloud.
16 Feb 43 Lorient
(5.17) A
very large area of fires; huge conflagrations.
18 Feb 43 Wilhelmshaven
(5.17) Bomb bursts
observed; very successful operation.
19 Feb 43 Wilhelmshaven
(4.57) Many fires
observed.
25 Feb 43 Nuremburg
(8.37) Incendiaries
seen starting fires.
26 Feb 43 Cologne
(6.06) Whole
town covered with fire.
28 Feb 43 St.Nazaire
(6.05) Many
bursts observed in target area.
3 Mar 43 Hamburg
(6.00) Nine
large fires counted in target area
5 Mar 43 Essen
(5.58) Large
explosions followed by many fires
8 Mar 43 Nuremburg
(7.49) Bomb
bursts distinguished around marker fires.
9 Mar 43 Munich
(8.23) Many
fires seen starting in target area. Terrific explosion also seen.
A very efficient Bomb Aimer who has
consistently displayed great determination and courage in pressing home his
attacks on some of the most heavily defended areas in the world. He has now
completed 26 sorties and is considered really worth of the award of the
Distinguished Flying Medal.
To this the Commanding Officer, RAF Station
Linton-on-Ouse, adds (24 March 1943):
This Canadian Non-Commissioned Officer is
always cheerful and always showed the keenest desire to proceed on operations.
His enthusiasm, courage and determination to press home his attack have been
largely responsible for the excellent morale of his crew.
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* * * *
ZWICKER, WO2 (now P/O) Ronald Eugene Clyde
(R153224/J88733) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.138 Squadron - Award
effective 2 October 1944 as per London Gazette dated 17 October 1944 and
AFRO 2637/44 dated 8 December 1944. Home in Halifax, Nova Scotia; enlisted there 20 April 1942; trained at No.3
ITS (graduated 25 September 1942), No.1 AOS (graduated 5 February 1943), and
No.1 BGS (graduated 18 December 1942).
At No.161 CU when award made.
Served in postwar RCAF. Photo
PL-104719 is portrait taken December 1958; photo PL-34344 is wartime. General citation:
"...completed...numerous operations against the enemy in the course of
which [he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion
to duty." Public Records Office Air
2/9026 has recommendation dated 16 July 1944 when he had flown 35 sorties (183
hours 40 minutes). In sortie list for
second tour the mission is described only as ""Operations as
ordered" with no objective other than country.
S/Ops
= Special Operations
30 Nov 43 GARDENING,
Bordeaux (8.10) 23 Mar 44 Laon (5.45)
4 Dec 43 GARDENING,
Frisians (3.50) 25 Mar 44 GARDENING,
22 Dec 43 Special
(PFF), France (3.05) Brest
(4.40)
4 Jan 44 Special
(PFF), France (2.50) 26 Mar 44 Courtrai (3.40)
14 Jan 44 Special
(PFF), France (3.35) 5 Apr 44 Special (PFF),
21 Jan 44 Special
(PFF), France (3.40) France
(8.10)
27 Jan 44 GARDENING,
high level, 6 May 44 Nantes Gassicourt
Heligoland (3.15) (3.20)
5 Feb 44 Special
(PFF), (4.25) 28 May 44 S/Ops, France (4.55)
19 Feb 44 GARDENING,
high level, 1 June 44 S/Ops, France (5.40)
Kiel Bay (5.30) 2 June 44 S/Ops,
France (6.00)
25 Feb 44 GARDENING,
high level 4 June 44 S/Ops, France (5.45)
(5.20) 7
June 44 S/Ops, France (4.35)
3 Mar 44 Special
(PFF), France (8.05) 13 June 44 S/Ops, France (4.40)
5 Mar 44 Special
(PFF), France (7.40) 14 June 44 S/Ops, France (5.45)
13 Mar 44 Special
(PFF), France (8.15) 16 June 4 S/Ops, France (5.25)
15 Mar 44 Amiens
(4.10) 17
June 44 S/Ops, France (5.35)
16 Mar 44 Amiens
(4.45) 29
June 44 S/Ops, France (5.20)
18 Mar 44 GARDENING,
high level, 3 July 44 S/Ops, France (5.20)
Heligoland (4.35) 8 July 44 S/Ops,
France (5.20)
9 July 44 S/Ops,
France (5.15)
11 July 44 S/Ops,
France (5.20)
This Non-Commissioned Officer has now
completed 35 sorties as a Bomb Aimer, 21 of which were with Main Bomber
Force. These operations have required
much skill and many on this squadron have been undertaken in adverse weather
conditions and over enemy territory heavily defended by the enemy. Despite this, Warrant Officer Zwicker has at
all times been of the greatest assistance to his crew and has carried his
duties cheerfully and with enthusiasm.