ROYAL AIR FORCE
ROYAL
AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE
AND
ROYAL NEW
ZEALAND AIR FORCE
PERSONNEL DECORATED FOR SERVICE
IN CANADA
DURING THE SECOND
WORLD WAR
During the Second World War, many members of
the Commonwealth air forces served in Canada as part of the British
Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Ferry Command, or on staff duties. A significant number of these people were
decorated for their services. To the
degree that their work assisted the RCAF and was in conjunction with RCAF
operations, their achievments should be known alongside those of their RCAF
comrades.
The data base is arranged alphabetically. However, a listing of awards by unit is
appended to the compilation.
This data base was compiled by Hugh A.
Halliday, 1594 Delia Crescent, Orleans, Ontario, K4A 1W9, with generous
assistance from Surgeon Commander (ex F/O) John Blatherwick, CM, CD, MD, New
Westminster, British Columbia.
Hugh Halliday welcomes written comments,
additions or corrections sent to his home or through the internet
(HUGHHALL@NETCOM.CA).
ALDHOUS, Warrant Officer Bernard Joseph (RAF
1259912) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - No.33 Elementary
Flying Training School, Caron, Saskatchewan.
Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and
AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
This Warrant Officer has shown great ability
and devotion to duty as a Flying Instructor during the past nineteen months and
throughout, his work has set a high example in discipline. He has completed a total of 1,862 flying
hours of which 1,691 hours have been instruction, 437 hours within the last six
months.
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ALDRIDGE, S/L Frederick Joseph (RAF 42381) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.34 Service Flying Training School,
Medicine Hat, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 21 April
1945 and AFRO 802/45 dated 11 May 1945.
Born in Dublin (birthplace provided by RAF Personnel Management Agency,
letter dated 2 February 1999 to H.A. Halliday).
This officer has proven to be an excellent
squadron commander. An exceptional pilot
and instructor, he has, by his outstanding devotion to duty, set a high example
to all personnel under him. He performs
his work thoroughly and conscientiously and his previous operational experience
has been invaluable to the pupils under him.
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ALLEN, Sergeant Ivon Busil Wilfred (RAF
938329) - British Empire Medal - No.31 Air Navigation School, Port
Albert, Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and
AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946).
This airman has performed the duties of
non-commissioned officer in charge of police at this unit with exceptional
ability and keenness. In spite of the
onerous nature of his duties, he has shown considerable tact in the handling of
airmen. He is energetic, of sound
judgement and possesses initiative above the average. He has rendered
meritorious service of a high order.
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ALLEN, W/C Walter (RAF 44338) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.1 "Y" Depot - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
In command of the Royal Air Force Wing of this
unit, this officer has, by his untiring energy and devotion to duty, been
responsible for the excellent morale and welfare of both his staff and many
thousand of Royal Air Force personnel who have passed through his hands. He has at all times, by personal example, set
the highest possible standard of conduct, and because of his sincere and tactful
manner, has done much to promote harmony and understanding between all ranks of
the Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force. His contribution to the war effort has been
outstanding and has far exceeded normal requirements.
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AMEY, F/L John William Thomas (RAF 66536) - Air
Force Cross - No.36 Service Flying Training School, Penhold, Alberta -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 21 April 1945 and AFRO 802/45 dated
11 May 1945. When recommended he had
flown 1,786 hours, of which 1,500 were as instructor, 207 in previous six
months.
This officer has exhibited qualities of tact
and leadership which have made him an outstanding flying instructor. His ability as a pilot and teacher is
exceptional. He has always been ready
and eager to accept work beyond the call of duty and the high standard of his
section has been the direct result of his own enthusiasm and drive. By his efficiency, initiative and devotion to
duty, this officer has set a splendid example to all who have been associated
with him.
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ANDERSON, Flight Sergeant James Beattie (RAF
968589) - Air Force Medal - No. 31 Elementary Flying Training School,
DeWinton, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943
and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943. Flying Officer at date of award. Born in Govan (birthplace provided by RAF
Personnel Management Agency, letter dated 2 February 1999 to H.A. Halliday).
A very keen, hard working NCO, who has shown
considerable ability and application over a long period. He is an unassuming person who does his work
well but in an unspectacular manner. Has
worked very had as a flying instructor and sets and extremely good example to
the other NCO pilots. He has flown a
total of 1,096 hours.
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ARLETT, F/L Ronald (RAF 63851) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.34 Service Flying Training School,
Medicine Hat, Alberta - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette
dated 2 June 1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
An Armament Officer at this school for the
past two years, Flight Lieutenant Arlett has displayed considerable initiative
and ability in organizing the Armament training, both in the Ground School and
in the air, as well as Synthetic training devices. Through his able lecturing abilities he is
able to instil in the minds of the pupils a clear conception of what will be
required of them in actual operations.
His outstanding ability in his special duties has enhanced considerably
the efficiency of the output of pupils in Armament training.
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BACON, Sergeant Ernest Augustus Holmes (RAF
903381) - Air Force Medal - No.34 Service Flying Training School,
Medicine Hat, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 11 June 1942
and AFRO 185/43 dated 5 February 1943. Born 11 March 1919 in Canora,
Saskatchewan; moved to Medicine Hat as a boy and completed his education in
North Vancouver High School. He
travelled to Kent, England to take an aircraft engineer apprenticeship; joined
the RAF in 1939; awarded wings in 1940 and sent to Canada to instruct.
Subsequently commissioned (108853) and was still in Canada as of mid-1943 when
AFRO 1522/43 dated 6 August 1943 described him as RAF attached to RCAF,
promoted to Flight Lieutenant as of 21 June 1943. When posted overseas he flew
in Coastal Command. Remained in RAF to
1947, returning to Canada to pursue civil aviation in the Medicine Hat
area. Joined RCAF at Suffield, Alberta,
1 October 1948 as a pilot (instructor); promoted to Flight Lieutenant. 1 June
1951; promoted to Squadron Leader, 1 January 1954; released 2 August 1966,
settling in Medicine Hat.
On the night of 28th April, 1941, a crash
occurred at Holsom Relief Landing Ground and the aircraft, a Harvard, caught
fire. Sergeant Bacon in company with others
ran to the scene, across a ploughed field, through barbed wire fences, for a
distance of about half a mile. Sergeant
Bacon outstripped the others and without any protection immediately proceeded
to extricate the instructor and pupil from the burning aircraft. In spite of the fierceness of the fire he
managed he managed to get both clear. He
then remained and comforted the pilot,
an officer, until he died on the way to hospital. Sergeant Bacon has shown similar courage and
devotion to duty together with initiative on subsequent occasions. He has shown exceptional ability as an
instructor and has shown great devotion to duty while flying. His tireless energy in that direction is
outstanding. He well deserves
recognition not only for his gallant act but also for the great and exceptional
services rendered as a flying instructor.
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BADLEY, LAC (now P/O) Duncan LeQuenne (NZ
416998) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - No.12 Service
Flying Training School, Brandon, Manitoba - Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 2 March 1943 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 513/43
dated 26 March 1943.
This pupil pilot, while practicing landings,
discovered that the elevator control was broken. Instead of abandoning the aircraft he, through
manipulation, effected control sufficiently to keep it flying. After he had contacted the control tower his
Squadron Commander took off and flew beside him. The extraordinary coolness shown by this
student pilot whilst flying under such difficulties together with his
intelligent interpretation of his Squadron Commander's instructions enabled him
to make a safe landing without damage to the aircraft or himself.
NOTE: The RNZAF Museum on 13 January 1999
provided the following information on Flight Lieutenant Duncan Lequesne
Badley. He was awarded a Distinguished
Flying Cross on 8 January 1945 for services in No.23 Squadron with the
following citation:
This officer has completed a large number of
sorties involving attacks on a wide range of targets. He has invariably displayed a high degree of
skill and courage in pressing home his attacks and has been responsible for the
destruction of much enemy transport on the roads. Flight Lieutenant Badley has also attacked
many locomotives to good effect. In
November 1944 this officer executed a most determined and successful attack on
an airfield far into enemy occupied territory.
Although his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and one engine was
put out of action, Flight Lieutenant Badley flew safely to base.
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BALL, W/C Benjamin (RAF 36009) - Officer,
Order of the British Empire - No.1 Training Command Headquarters - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated 15
January 1943.
As Command Signals Officer, Wing Command Ball
has done outstanding work. His devotion
to duty and the cheerful manner in which he has undertaken the most arduous
tasks have been a marked example to all ranks.
His energy and resourcefulness have contributed largely to the success
of Communications and Signals training in this Command. In addition he has been called on to perform
several important tasks of a specialized nature, all of which he has completed
in an exceptionally efficient manner.
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BANTING, G/C George Gaywood (RAF, number ?) - Commander,
Order of the British Empire - RAF Mission to Canada - awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1943.
Promoted to Air Commodore, 21 January 1944. As of 19 December 1931, F/L G.G. Banting posted
to No.56 (Fighter) Squadron, North Weald.
As of 1949 he was Air Commodore commanding Rhodesian Air Training Group,
Southern Rhodesia. Recommendation found
in Public Records Office Air 2/8887, which also notes be had been recommended
for an OBE in mid-1940 (Birthday Honours List), and for an unspecified award on
22 August 1940 (letter from A/V/M McKean to Air Member for Personnel.
This officer worked for two years at
Headquarters Training Command at home and since January 1940 has been on the
staff of the Mission in Canada. Highly qualified on all aspects of flying
training and whole-heartedly devoted in giving his last ounce of energy to make
things progress. He is popular with everyone in Canada. He has put in a
tremendous amount of hard work and has helped the Royal Canadian Air Force
considerably in furthering the Joint Air Training Plan. Most strongly recommended for this award.
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BARBER, F/L Colin Pryce (RAF 40284) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.32 Service Flying Training School,
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January
1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
Flight Lieutenant Barber has been employed on
instructional duties for the past three and a half years, during which time he
has completed 1,600 hours instructional flying.
He has displayed considerable initiative, and has introduced several
constructive and useful ideas. He has
been outstanding as a Flight Commander and his work is deserving of the highest
praise. He has recently taken over the
duties of examining officer at which he is proving exceptionally efficient.
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BARRETT, F/L George Gordon Newman (RAF 43344)
- Air Force Cross - No.1 Central Flying School - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. When recommended he had flown 3,144 hours,
2,011 as instructor, 194 in previous six months.
This officer, for two years, served on a
visiting flight and at present is officer commanding the instructional flight
at this school. Throughout this period he has executed his duties with
outstanding ability. He has at all times
displayed excellent qualities of leadership and devotion to duty. He is a capable pilot and instructor in every
way and has contributed immeasurably to the raising of the standard of flying
instruction.
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BARRON, F/L Hubert James (RAF 45191) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.112 Wing (Training) - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 September 1944. Public
Record Office Air 2/9010 has citation drafted when he had flown 1,965 hours
(274 in previous six months). No.112
Wing was located at Dorval.
This officer is a reliable and conscientious
flying instructor. His work on the
varied types of aircraft employed in No.45 Group is of a very high order.
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BATEMAN, Sergeant Victor Francis (RAF 1155033)
- British Empire Medal - No.25 Elementary Flying Training School,
Neepawa, Manitoba - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946
and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946).
This non-commissioned officer has been in
charge of the Royal Air Force Orderly Room since the transfer to Civilian
Operation and has done a tremendous amount of work. His application to duty has been of an
extremely high order and he has been a splendid example to the remainder of the
personnel. He has performed his duties
in a meritorious manner and has successfully discharged duties superior to his
ordinary work. Particularly during the
change-over of this unit from Service to Civilian operation and from Royal
Air Force personnel to Royal Canadian Air Force personnel has this
non-commissioned officer performed a prodigious amount of work.
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BAXTER, S/L George William (RAF 80641) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.34 Service Flying Training School,
Medicine Hat, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945
and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945.
This officer's thoroughness and devotion to
duty whilst in command of his squadron have been outstanding. Combined with his excellent leadership he has
displayed exceptional ability and organizing powers. The interest he has taken in the welfare of
the men has been shown by their loyalty and respect for him. The unselfish manner in which this officer
has at all times carried out his duties is worthy of the highest praise. His devotion to duty has set a splendid
example.
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BENTLEY, F/O Raymond Cecil (RAF 154099) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.16 Service Flying Training School,
Hagersville, Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 11 August
1945 and AFRO 1478/45 dated 21 September 1945.
Flying Officer Bentley has always shown
exceptional devotion to duty and possesses many qualities which make him an
outstanding flying instructor. This
officer can always be depended upon to do more than is required of him and
coupled with his energy and intelligence, he stands as an example to his fellow
instructors.
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BEST, G/C Gordon Livingstone (RAF 05205) - Officer,
Order of the British Empire - No.4 Training Command Headquarters - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 86/46 dated 25
January 1946. Born 19 August 1909 at
Deal, Kent; educated at Shawinigan Lake School (VamcouverIsland). Attended Royal Military College, 1928-1931,
trained as a pilot at Camp Borden, and joined the RAF in 1931. Attended RAF School of Aeronautucal
Engineering, 1935-1937. Technical Staff
Officer with Air Ministry, London, 1939-1941.
Sent to Canada in 1941, returned to UK 1943 (Deputy Chief Engineering
Officer, Allied Expeditionary Air Force Headquarters), and back to Canada in
November 1944. At the time of the award
of OBE he was on staff of No.45 Group Headquarters (Senior Aeronautical
Engineer Officer). Returned to Canada
after the war, employed by Northwest Industries, Edmonton; OBE formally
presented to him on 27 May 1950 when he was living at Ganges Harbour, British
Columbia.
This officer has completed a most successful
tour of duty with the Royal Air Force.
He has shown outstanding ability as Senior Aeronautical Engineer officer
at this Command Headquarters and as Chief Technical Officer of a Service Flying
Training School. By his courage, determination and devotion to duty over a long
period he has done much to overcome persistent difficulties, including shortage
of equipment. He has constantly set an
excellent example and his untiring efforts succeeded in raising the esprit-de-corps
of the technical personnel.
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BETTS, F/L John Marchbank (RAF 85657) - Air
Force Cross - No.35 Service Flying Training School, North Battleford,
Saskatchewan. Awarded 1 January 1944 as
per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January
1944. Squadron Leader as of
announcement. Born in Liverpool
(birthplace provided by RAF Personnel Management Agency, letter dated 2
February 1999 to H.A. Halliday).
This officer employed on flying instruction
for the past two years has proved that he possesses a standard of efficiency
and sense of duty of the highest order, which have been a constant example to
all those with whom he comes in contact.
He has shown outstanding ability as an instructor, Flight Commander and
Examining Officer and can be relied upon to carry out any task allotted to him
in a very thorough manner.
NOTE:
This officer was subsequently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as
per London Gazette 8 May 1945, for service in No.226 Squadron. Air Ministry Bulletin 186641/AL.1030 refers;
citation as follows:
Squadron Leader Betts has completed numerous
sorties against the enemy. His keenness
and determination on all occasions have set a fine example to the other members
of his squadron. On one occasion before
reaching his target he was subjected to heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire
and one engine failed. Despite this he
pressed on and successfully completed his mission. Throughout, Squadron Leader Betts has proved
himself to be a most successful flight commander and by his untiring efforts
and skill he has contributed much to the success achieved by his squadron.
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BICKET, F/L Peter Michael (RAF 122346) - Air
Force Cross - No.1 Instrument Flying School, Mohawk, Ontario - Awarded as
per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July
1945. As of award he was at No.5
OTU. Governor General's Records (RG.7
Group 26 Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 7) has citation. When recommended he had flown 1,692 hours,
1,100 instructing, 300 in previous six months.
Flight Lieutenant Bicket has served as a
flying instructor and more recently as an examining officer at No.1 Instrument
Flying School for nearly two years.
During this period he has proven himself to be an extremely diligent
worker. His devotion to duty is
demonstrated by his efforts in producing the standard flying test for
instrument flying and standard beam approach testing at present time in use at
all Service Flying Training Schools in the British Commonwealth Air Training
Plan. His unselfishness in giving freely
of his own time in the compilation and analysis of instrument test results has
been a great asset to this unit. At all
times he has set an excellent example for junior instructors.
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BIDDELL, W/C William Hugh, DFC (37376) - Officer,
Order of the British Empire - Ferry Command - awarded as per London
Gazette dated 8 June 1944. Born in
England, 3 April 1916; awarded Distinguished Flying Cross on 14 June 1940 for services
with No.206 Squadron during Dunkirk evacuation.
To Ferry Command, 30 December 1940.
Flew many trans-Atlantic deliveries which are detailed in Ferry Command
crew cards, Directorate of History and Heritage Collection 84/44-3. Although his wife was living in Montreal, his
home address was given as Holte Corner, Lowden, Kent. It thus appears that his only Canadian
connection arose from serving in Ferry Command with Dorval as its headquarters. Missing on Liberator "Commando", 27
March 1945.
NOTE: As a Flight Lieutenant he was awarded a
Distinguished Flying Cross for services with No.206 Squadron (London Gazette
dated 14 June 1940. Public Records
Office Air 2/4096 has recommendation dated 4 June 1940.
Since the invasion of the Low Countries, and especially
since the start of the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force, Flight
Lieutenant Biddell has shown qualities of leadership, endurance and devotion to
duty of an extremely high order. During the last three weeks, his Flight has
carried out 227 hours flying by day and night, and due to battle casualties,
this has been done with an average of 3.5 aircraft serviceable daily. During the same period, Flight Lieutenant
Biddell has himself taken part in night bombing raids, reconnaissance and offensive
patrols and by his personal example has set a very high standard of keenness
and morale throughout his Flight.
When leading a flight of three Hudsons on an
offensive patrol over the ships evacuating the British Expeditionary Force on
the evening of 31st May 1940, he saw a squadron of Skuas being attacked by
eleven Me.109s. The Skuas were being
hard pressed and two were shot down.
Without hesitation, and though the Hudson is not a fighting aircraft,
Flight Lieutenant Biddell led his flight between the Skuas and the Me.109s and
though the result of the action is indecisive, it is known that at least one
Me.109 was severely damaged, and the remainder broke off the engagement. The
Skuas who, it subsequently transpired, had expended all their ammunition, were
enabled to withdraw without further loss.
Flight Lieutenant Biddell has commanded his
Flight since November 1939 and has set a very high standard throughout.
This was further edited for Air Ministry
Honours and Awards Committee as follows:
On 31st May 1940, whilst leading a flight of
thee Hudson aircraft on a patrol over the ships engaged in evacuating the British
Expeditionary Force, this officer sighted a squadron of Skuas being attacked by
eleven Messerschmitt 109s.. The Skuas
were hard pressed and two were shot down. Without hesitation and despite the
fact that the Hudson is not a fighter aircraft, Flight Lieutenant Biddell led
his flight against the enemy, damaging one Messerschmitt and causing the
remainder to break off the engagement.
Since the invasion of the Low Countries, and particularly since the
commencement of the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force, this officer
has displayed qualities of leadership and endurance of a high order.
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BLAIR, Flight Sergeant Robert Forster (RAF
993645) - British Empire Medal - RCAF Station Dartmouth - Awarded as per
London Gazette dated 8 June 1944 and AFRO 1380 dated 30 June 1944.
This NCO's work in Radar has been outstanding
in every respect. He has done excellent
work developing and perfecting in the field special aids to navigation and
approach systems and has played a large part in training aircrew and developing
special procedures. He has continually
set a fine example to the mechanics on his station by his ability and
outstanding devotion to duty.
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BLAKE, W/C Ernest (RAF 35213) - Officer,
Order of the British Empire - No.37 Service Flying Training School,
Calgary, Alberta. Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 8 June 1944 and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944.
This officer has been employed as chief
engineering officer at a Service Flying Training School in Canada for the past
year and a half. During his service at
this school the serviceability state of aircraft has shown marked
improvement. This officer is directly
responsible for the continued high serviceability that has been
maintained. His unfailing efforts have
been of enormous help to flying instructors in completing courses. This officer has displayed exceptional
knowledge and outstanding devotion to duty throughout his service in Canada.
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BLANN, P/O Anthony Harry (RAF 117155) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.31 General Reconnaissance School,
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 1 January 1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
This officer has been employed as Staff Pilot
with this unit for about two years in England and in Canada. He assisted very appreciably in the
organization necessary to get this unit into operation on its arrival in Canada
and before and since, his devotion to the task in hand has been an inspiration
to all. He has displayed exceptional
zeal and devotion to duty whilst carrying out his flying duties. He has flown 1,00 hours at this Unit and a
total of 1,500.
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BOILEAU, Corporal Frank (RAF 1280123) - British
Empire Medal - No.8 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova Scotia -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and AFRO 89/45 dated
19 January 1945.
This non-commissioned officer, in charge of
the Training Wing Orderly Room at this unit, has maintained an efficient and
well organized office during his period of service here. For the past several months, through a period
of change and under difficult conditions, he has cheerfully and capably
performed administrative duties far beyond the requirements of his rank. He has been a source of strength to his
superiors and his devotion to duty has been exemplary.
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BOOKER, Master-at-Arms Charles (P/M40069,
Royal Navy) - British Empire Medal - No.1 Naval Air Gunner's School,
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945
as per Canada Gazette of that date.
Master-at-Arms Booker has carried out the
duties corresponding to a warrant officer (disciplinarian) in respect to
approximately thirteen hundred naval ratings at this school with great zeal and
efficiency. He has proved to be a
monument of tact and understanding and his able handling of difficult
situations arising out of the necessity of maintaining discipline amongst mixed
crowds of Army, Navy and Air Force personnel and civilians in the town of
Yarmouth is beyond praise. By firmness,
tact and excellent co-operation with both civil and military police, he has
rendered highly valuable service.
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BOOTH, F/O Robert Leslie (RAF 124246) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.33 Air Navigation School, Hamilton,
Ontario - Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and
AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
This officer has been employed as a Navigation
Instructor for over two years during which time he has displayed outstanding
perseverance and devotion to duty. His
previous experience in operations, together with his leadership, keenness and
enthusiasm, has proven to be a valuable contribution to flying training.
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BOYLE, F/O Michael Innes (RAF 89399) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.31 Operational Training Unit, Debert,
Nova Scotia - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2
June 1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
Flying Officer Boyle is an extremely capable
Flying Instructor who has carried out his duties in a most efficient
manner. His diligence and reliability,
together with his cheerful disposition, have been an excellent example to other
instructors and have made this officer an asset to this Unit. During the past six months he has completed
369 hours on Hudson Conversion Training.
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BRADLEY, Corporal Arthur Chapman (RAF 936393)
- British Empire Medal - No.36 Service Flying Training School, Penhold,
Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO
82/46 dated 25 January 1946).
Corporal Bradley has been in charge of
airframe wood repairs in Maintenance Wing for over a year. In this capacity he has been outstanding in
the application of his trade, untiring in his work and conscientious to a high
degree. He has conducted himself in an
exemplary manner at all times and his cheerfulness when working long hours to
make aircraft serviceable has been an inspiration to others.
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BRAHAM, S/L Philip (RAF 101736) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.1 Air Command Headquarters - Awarded as
per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July
1945.
This Royal Air Force Officer, in his capacity
of Royal Air Force Personnel Liaison, has greatly contributed to an amicable
and co-operative relationship between the two services. His intimate knowledge and intelligent
application of Royal Air Force regulations have been of inestimable value to
his superior officers. His efforts in
promoting the welfare of Royal Air Force dependents and arranging repatriation
have been outstandingly successful, and his loyal and conscientious service is
worthy of the highest praise.
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BRAUND, Corporal Thomas Reginald Kemp (RAF
564095) - British Empire Medal - No.33 Service Flying Training School,
Carberry, Manitoba - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943
and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
Corporal Braund has been employed on rigging
duties in the Maintenance Section.
During the period when new types of aircraft were being received at the
unit, it was demonstrated that his ability was outstanding. Before the present salvage organization was
instituted, he undertook salvage work in sub-zero weather, under the most
trying conditions. His ability to handle
the most complicated airframe repair work is also an outstanding feature. He has been an inspiration to the airmen
working with him.
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BREWSTER, S/L Frederick Arnold (RAF 111974) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.13 Elementary Flying Training School,
St.Eugene, Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 11 August 1945
and AFRO 1478/45 dated 21 September 1945.
This officer, since being posted to this unit
as Chief Flying Instructor, has been largely responsible for the satisfactory
progress of the Training Schedule. He is
keen, devoted to duty, and has done much to cement solidarity between the Royal
Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Navy, whio make up this unit.
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BROOKS, W/C Walter Thomas, DSO (RAF 39932) - Air
Force Cross - No.39 Service Flying Training School, Swift Current,
Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and
AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. He had
flown 1,150 hours as instructor in four years.
This officer has served in flying training
since August 1938. During that period he
has completed many fours of flying instruction.
He has rendered invaluable service to the Flying Wing at a time when the
greater proportion of the flying instructors were both inexperienced and
unqualified on single-engine aircraft.
This officer possesses outstanding qualities in leadership and
initiative and has a natural organizing ability.
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BROWN, S/L Edwin Charles (RAF 70088) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.32 Operational Training Unit,
Patricia Bay, British Columbia - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 2
June 1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
Later awarded AFC (1 January 1946) for services at the same unit. DHist file 181.009 D.1753 (RG.24 Vol.20609)
has recommendation for an AFC (which evidently was downgraded to Commendation)
dated 11 February 1943.
This officer joined the service in 1917 and
served on flying duties with No.99 Squadron in France until after the war. In 1921 he was transferred to the Reserve,
and since the commencement of hostilities in 1939 has been engaged on staff
pilot and training duties where his work in formation of this OTU, his
leadership, devotion to duty and flying have been of a high order and worthy of
recognition. On several occasions when
an aircraft of his Flight has been lost at sea in bad weather, S/Ldr Brown volunteered
and carried out searches in extremely bad and deteriorating weather setting a
very fine example to Instructors and Pupils, thereby inspiring general
confidence.
AFRO 1459/43 has no citation; Governor
General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Volume 57, file 190-I, dossier 3) has final
citation.
Since the commencement of hostilities this
officer has been engaged on staff pilot and training duties and his work in the
formation of this Operational Training Unit, his leadership, and instructional
flying ability have been extremely praiseworthy. On several occasions, when an aircraft of his
Flight has been lost at sea during inclement weather, Squadron Leader Brown
volunteered and carried out searches thereby setting a very fine example to
Instructors and Pupils and inspiring general confidence. He has completed 792 flying hours since 1939.
BROWN, S/L Edwin Charles (RAF 70088) - Air
Force Cross - No.32 Operational Training Unit, Patricia Bay, British
Columbia - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO
82/46 dated 25 January 1946. When
recommended for AFC he had flown 1,509 hours.
This officer has been engaged on staff pilot
and training duties since the
commencement of hostilities, where his work in the formation of this Operational
Training Unit, his leadership, devotion to duty, and flying have been of a high
order. On several occasions when an
aircraft of his Flight has been lost at sea in bad weather, he has volunteered
and carried out searches in extremely bad and deteriorating weather, setting a
very fine example to Instructors and Pupils, thereby inspiring general
confidence.
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BROWN, Sergeant Robert James Oliver
(RAF1365596) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - No.33
Elementary Flying Training School, Caron, Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 2 June 1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
This NCO has carried out his duties as a
flying instructor most conscientiously and efficiently. He has completed a total of 1,754 flying
hours of which 498 have been instructional, completed within the last six months. His devotion to duty and ability as an
instructor have contributed, in no small degree, to the successful completion
of flying schedules at this school.
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BRUCE, F/O Robert Alister Peel (RAF 87048) - Air
Force Cross - No.32 Elementary Flying Training School, Bowden, Alberta - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated 15
January 1943.
Flying Officer Bruce has displayed exceptional
zeal and devotion to duty. His flying
time has consistently been far above average for flying instructors. His total flying time is 1,775 hours of which
1,216 were logged during the past year.
He has at all times set a very high example by his intensive flying and
standard of instruction.
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BURNETT, S/L Robert Leslie (RAF 191930) - Air
Force Cross - No.16 Service Flying Training School, Hagersville, Ontario -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 11 June 1942 and AFRO 185/43 dated 5
February 1943.
This officer was Flying Instructor at No.6
SFTS from October 1940 to 8th August 1941, since which date he has been Chief
Flying Instructor at No.16 SFTS. Prior
to his posting in Canada, he was Deputy Chief Flying Instructor in England at
No.3 Flying Training School, RAF. During
this officer's tour of duty in Canada his flying ability has been of the
highest order which has resulted in the production of a good volume of trained pilots without
one injury to flying personnel under training.
His constant devotion to flying duty since the outbreak of war and his
marked ability as a flying instructor has set a high example to all ranks.
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BURROWS, Sergeant Kenneth Edgar (RAF 770731) -
British Empire Medal - No.36 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova
Scotia - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and AFRO
89/45 dated 19 January 1945.
This non-commissioned officer has been in
charge of the Flying Wing Orderly Room for the past two years, during which
time he has applied himself unsparingly to his allotted duties. Throughout this period he has carried out his
work with outstanding efficiency, determination and devotion to duty. Despite many changes in staff he has done
much to ensure the continuity in administration and has at all times given
strong support to his superiors. His
exceptional devotion to duty is most praiseworthy.
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BUSBY, Sergeant Edward William (RAF 341845) - British
Empire Medal - No.36 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova Scotia -
Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June 1943 and
AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
Sergeant Busby has performed his duties as a
Fitter in a Servicing Flight at this unit in a highly meritorious manner. By his exceptional zeal and initiative he has
set a splendid example to all ranks and has displayed commendable tact in
handling personnel working under his direction.
This NCO has completed a great deal of voluntary work and is largely
responsible for the excellent record of serviceability maintained by his
Flight.
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BUTLER, S/L Patrick Philip (RAF 31208) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.34 Service Flying Training School,
Medicine Hat, Alberta. - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June
1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945.
This equipment officer's performance of his
exacting duties have been outstanding.
The ability, organizing powers, and conscientiousness of this officer
have raised the standard of efficiency of this unit to a remarkable
degree. Possessing great powers of
leadership, he has directed and supervised the work of the equipment section in
a most capable manner. Keen and
energetic in all that he undertakes, this officer has set an exceptional
example of devotion to duty to all ranks of this station.
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CANNON, F/L Ronald Yirrell (RAF 124653) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.13 Service Flying Training School,
St.Hubert, Quebec - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and
AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. No
citation.
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CARTER, Flight Sergeant Frederick Albert
Spicer (RAF 560551) - British Empire Medal - No.31 Operational Training
Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 8 June
1944 and AFRO 1380 dated 30 June 1944.
This NCO has been employed as a fitter in the
repair squadron of his unit for almost two years, and has achieved a great deal
by his fine leadership to promote efficiency and the good spirit among the men
under his supervision. He is responsible
for a high standard of workmanship. His
zeal and energy, combined with unceasing efforts and devotion to duty, have
proven him to be an excellent NCO in every respect.
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CAWS, Sergeant Richard Allen (RAF 915989) - Air
Force Medal - No. 32 Elementary Flying Training School, Bowden, Alberta
- Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 2 June 1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943 (which stated it was
effective 19 June 1943). DHist card erroneously gives London Gazette of
29 May 1943 and suggested effective date of 1 June 1943.
This NCO Flying Instructor has, over a long
period, carried out all his duties in an exceptionally keen and efficient
manner with excellent results. He has
averaged nearly 100 flying hours per month, having flown 2,100 hours, 1,506 of
which were instructional, completed over a period of approximately seventeen months. His pupils received the maximum amount of
flying training which has been of a very high standard.
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CHARTER, Flight Sergeant Roy Patrick (RAF 741477) - British Empire Medal -
No.34 Service Flying Training School, Medicine Hat, Alberta - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
This NCO joined this unit as its first Link
Instructor. He filled a senior post in
charge of the Link Trainer Section for some four months with only one other
instructor. He worked indefatigably,
organizing and instructing. His work
resulted in the unit never once failing to achieve the minimum number of hours
per pupil on Link Trainers. Since other
instructors have arrived he has continued to show exceptional devotion to duty
ir organizing training and improving Link Training by modifications to the
Trainers themselves and by improving methods.
His unceasing efforts, his keenness, hard work, tact, and the manner he
has shown with his pupils, are of the highest order. He is considered to be an outstanding NCO,
especially in the important duties on which he is now engaged. He has completed 2,100 hours on Link Trainer
instruction.
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CHESTERMAN, W/C Humphrey William (RAF 26198) -
Air Force Cross - No.36 Service Flying Training School, Penhold, Alberta
- Awarded as per London Gazette dated 20 October 1942 and AFRO 185/43
dated 5 February 1943. Reverted to
Squadron Leader on return to United Kingdom.
Wing Commander Chesterman served at this unit
as Chief Flying Instructor from 3rd January 1942 until 7th July, 1942. He carried out his duties with conspicuous
ability, raising the standard of flying instruction to a high level. He displayed outstanding keenness and
devotion to duty, his example being reflected by all serving under his
command. He overcame the many
difficulties arising from inexperienced instructors, winter flying conditions
in Canada, and unserviceability of Oxford aircraft, with marked success.
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CLARKE, F/L William Paul Neville (NZ 415292) -
Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - Ferry Command Headquarters,
No.45 Group - awarded as per London Gazette dated 7 September 1945. Born 5 November 1921 in Dundin, New Zealand;
home in Gimmerburn, New Zealand. Ferry
Command delivery cards (held by Directorate of History as Document 84/44-3)
show him as being in that formation from July 1942 onwards; notwithstanding the
citation (found in Public Record Office Air 2/9117) he is shown as going to San
Diego only in November 1944. When
recommended he had flown 1,850 hours, of which 450 had been in six months
previous to submission.
Flight Lieutenant Clarke was posted to
Transport Command in 1942. Employed as a
delivery pilot, he brought 18 aircraft over the North and South Atlantic before
joining No.231 Squadron and proceeded to San Diego with the first group in
September 1944. In a short time, Flight
Lieutenant Clarke became a captain in command on the Pacific Ferry
Service. He has shown the greatest
skill, keenness and energy in the execution of his duties.
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CLAY, Flight Sergeant John (RAF 528651) - British
Empire Medal - No.1 Naval Air Gunner's School, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated
25 January 1946).
As senior non-commissioned officer of No.745
Squadron, servicing 45 aircraft, Flight Sergeant Clay has maintained a very
high state of serviceability at all times.
His organizing ability and leadership has enhanced the efficiency of the
Squadron and his zeal and conscientiousness has set a high standard for all.
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COLLINGRIDGE, S/L Leon William (RAF 42196) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.18 Service Flying Training School,
Gimli, Manitoba - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and
AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
This officer has been on instructional duties
for over three and a half years.
Throughout this period he has, by his keenness and outstanding devotion
to duty, been responsible for a very high standard of training in the pupils
who have graduated from his squadron.
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COLLINGWOOD, G/C Cuthbert John, DFC (RAF 8622)
- Officer, Order of the British Empire - No.31 Bombing and Gunnery
School, Picton, Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January
1945 and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. Had received DFC on 8 September 1933
for services with No.39 Squadron, "in connection with the Chitral Reliefs,
September to October 1932".
This officer, throughout his period of command
of this station, has directed its activities with exceptional efficiency. The station has been splendidly organized
under his able direction and judicious leadership and he is undoubtedly
responsible for the atmosphere of well-being and happiness which exists amongst
the personnel. His untiring and
diversified efforts are most praiseworthy.
His continuous good leadership and devotion to duty have made an
outstanding contribution to the flying training plan.
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COLLINS, A/C Harold John (RAF 08246) - Commander,
Order of the British Empire - AFHQ - Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
This officer as the Deputy Air Member for
Personnel in charge of Royal Air Force personnel matters has assumed full
responsibility for the formulation of policy, and the many complex
administrative details concerning Royal Air Force personnel in training, and on
the staff of the Combined Training Establishment. His efforts to produce a monthly operating
organization have been outstanding, and an excellent contribution towards the successful
operation of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. His devotion to duty, initiative and tact as
a Royal Air Force officer within the Royal Canadian Air Force have been of the
highest order.
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COLLINS,
Leading Aircraftman James Daniel (RAF 1215713) - Air Force Medal
- No.31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 8 June 1944 and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944. When recommended he had flown 728 hours, 297
in previous six months.
This airman, at his own request, was
transferred over a year ago to the target towing flight of this operational
training unit, and since has flown over 700 hours as a drogue operator. On occasions, when reliefs were not
available, he has exceeded nine hours flying in one day. This airman has displayed devotion to duty
and a high degree of proficiency in this work.
The zeal and energy with which he has executed his duties has been
outstanding.
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CORKILL, S/L William Henry (RAF 80901) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.2 Training Command Headquarters - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 8 June 1944 and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June
1944.
As Royal Air Force Liaison Officer at a
Command Headquarters for the past year, he has performed his duties in an
exemplary manner. His co-operative
spirit and wide service experience have gained the confidence and support of
all the personnel with whom he has come in contact. He has at all times displayed exceptional
tact and ability in the performance of his duties.
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COURTIN, S/L Raymond (RAF 23276) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.39 Service Flying Training School, Swift
Current, Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January
1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier
8) has citation.
This officer rendered service of the most
exceptional merit. He not only commanded
a most efficient station hospital, but he gave every moment of his spare time
to the welfare of the Station and its personnel. He was also responsible for the organization
of an efficient scheme for the care of married families required medical
attention. In fact, this Station owes
Squadron Leader Courtin a great debt for the way in which he has kept the
personnel on the Station not only well in body but also in mind.
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CRAIG, Flight Sergeant Eric Spinks (RAF
1110579) - Air Force Medal - No. 33 Elementary Flying School, Caron,
Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 2 June 1943 and AFRO
1459/43 dated 30 July 1943 (which stated it was effective 19 June 1943). DHist
card erroneously gives London Gazette of 29 May 1943 and suggested
effective date of 1 June 1943.
This NCO has at all times fulfilled his duties
as a Flying Instructor in an extremely able and conscientious manner and his
devotion to duty has been an inspiration to his pupils. He has flown a total of 1,300 hours, of which
423 have been instructional flying, completed within the last six months.
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CRAWFORD, Warrant Officer Charles William (RAF
561511) - Air Force Cross - No.31 Air Navigation School, Port Albert,
Ontario - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June
1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
This Warrant Officer, over a period of 14
years, has established an enviable record of loyal and efficient service. Under routine and uninspiring conditions he
has maintained an enthusiasm which is highly commendable. He has completed nearly 3,000 flying hours
under all possible weather conditions by day and by night, the major portion of
which has been logged since the commencement of hostilities. Prior to his present appointment as Staff
Pilot at this Air Navigation School, he participated in a number of
anti-submarine sweeps. Warrant Officer
Crawford has contributed immeasurable to the success of navigation training at
this school.
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CREIGHTON, F/O Maurice John (RAF 55047) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.31 Bombing and Gunnery School,
Picton, Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and
AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945.
This officer, throughout his period of service
at this unit, has been a most energetic and capable flying instructor. His keen efforts have been reflected in the
great improvement shown by the staff pilots under his control. He is a resourceful leader whose devotion to
duty is outstanding.
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CRESSWELL, S/L Thomas Joseph Albert (RAF
35184) - Member, Order of the British Empire - Station Mountain View -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated
15 January 1943. Award grew out of
recommedation submitted 31 July 1942 by Wing Commander M.D. Lister, Commanding
Station Mountain View.
This officer for the past three years in
Canada has served with distinction in the training of Armourers and of Aircrew
in armament subjects. He has at all
times displayed the utmost devotion to duty and has been untiring in his
efforts to improve the standards of training and to promote the well being of
the trainees. His personal influence on
all trainees passing through this station is reflected by their high morale and
efficiency.
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CUNNINGHAM, W/C George Calder (142592, Royal
Air Force Volunteer Reserve) - Officer, Order of the British Empire -
No.45 (Atlantic Transport) Group - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1
January 1944. Public Record Office Air
2/8959 has recommendation. See also Carl Christie, Ocean Bridge: The History
of Ferry Command (University of Toronto Press, 1995).
Wing Commander Cunningham is employed as
Deputy Chief Signals Officer. He was the
radio operator on the first Trans-Atlantic delivery flight and has also served
as superintendent of radio at ATFEO. It
is largely through his hard work and outstanding ability that the signals
organization of the Royal Air Force Transport Command has reached its present
high standard of efficiency. This
officer has handled many difficult situations with tact and energy, displaying
initiative and sound judgement. He has,
in addition, trained numbers of wireless operators for the United States Air
Transport Command. Throughout his career
Wing Commander Cunningham has set an excellent example to all of unremitting
industry and devotion to duty.
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CURLE, Sergeant Douglas (RAF 1001164) - British
Empire Medal - No.31 Air Navigation School, Port Albert, Ontario - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July
1945.
This non-commissioned officer has been
employed on ground instructional duties on this unit for over a year. During this period he has continuously shown
the highest standard of loyalty and conscientious devotion to duty. His firm but tactful handling of his pupils,
his fine spirit and sense of responsibility have left their mark indelibly in
the minds of all with whom he came in contact.
With the interests of the school at heart, Sergeant Curle was never
satisfied with his own efforts and worked long hours to ensure that he had
turned out the best possible navigators in the time available. His painstaking ability was clear to all and
he was held in the highest esteem by both pupils and fellow instructors. In spite of circumstances which might easily
have discouraged him he never allowed his enthusiasm to wane but maintained a
continuously high standard of efficiency and keenness in his work.
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DAINTY, F/L Peter Codmer (RAF 44921) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - Air Force Headquarters - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
This officer materially assisted in organizing
the Directorate of Equipment Audit at Royal Canadian Air Force
Headquarters. He has performed many
difficult assignments in the course of his duties and has executed work above
that required of his rank. His work at
all times has been meritorious and constructive, and this has been activated
solely in the best interests of the Service and without regard to his personal
advantage.
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DAVISON, F/L George (RAF 44782) - Air Force
Cross - No.31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia - Awarded as
per London Gazette dated 5 May 1944 and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944.
This officer is an excellent flight commander
and flying instructor, who has set a very good example to both staff pilots and
pupils by his exceptional keenness and ability in flying training. His wide experience in operational and
instructional duties have proved of the greatest value in training pilots for
operational flying.
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DAY, Warrant Officer James Walter McDowell
(RAF 365842) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.32 Operational
Training Unit, Patricia Bay, British Columbia - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 8 June 1944 and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944. DHist file 181.009 D.1753 (RG.24 Vol.20609)
has recommendation for BEM dated 11 February 1943; he was NCO in charge of
servicing squadron.
This warrant officer, over a period of two
years' service at his present unit, has shown an outstanding example of
unceasing effort in his work of aircraft serviceability and maintenance. His capacity for work, combined with unusual
qualities of leadership and organizing ability, have proved invaluable.
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DELANEY, S/L George William (RAF 74473) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.34 Service Flying Training School,
Medicine Hat, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 8 June 1944
and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944.
This officer, as Senior Administrative Officer
on a Service Flying Training School, has given unsparingly of his knowledge and
energy in the performance of his duties.
By his initiative and foresight, combined with his ability as a leader
and organizer, he has created an efficient operating Headquarters Squadron and
a high degree of contentment and happiness amongst all ranks at this unit. His ability as an administrative officer is
outstanding.
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DESAMSINOW, F/O Vassily (RAF 176668) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.13 Elementary Flying Training School,
St.Eugene, Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 11 August 1945
and AFRO 1478/45 dated 21 September 1945.
This officer throughout a lengthy flying
instyructional career has invariably shown a great keenness and determinatiion
in imparting a high standard of flying knowledge to trainees. His great ability and devotion to duty have
set a fine example to his fellow instructors and pupils.
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DOBBS, F/L James Frederick (RAF 45881) - Air
Force Cross - No.31 Air Navigation School, Port Albert, Ontario - Awarded 1
January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date as per AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
As a staff pilot this officer has at all times
shown a keen interest in his flying duties.
His personal qualities of loyalty and dependability together with his
outstanding devotion to duty and efficient service under routine and
uninspiring conditions have made him a fine example to all with whom he comes
in contact. Flight Lieutenant Dobbs has
flown a total of 2,380 hours, 808 of which have been completed at night and 174
on anti-submarine patrols.
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DODD, S/L Robert William (RAF 41562) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.313 Flying Training and Conversion
Unit, North Bay. Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 September
1944. When recommended he had flown
2,295 hours including 245 in previous six months. Public Record Office Air 2/9019 has citation.
This officer is a keen and able flight
commander. He has carried out his duties in a very satisfactory manner.
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DOGGETT, Sergeant George William (RAF 1175435)
- British Empire Medal - No.31 General Reconnaissance School,
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June
1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
This NCO has been employed on transmitting
station duties for the past twenty-three months and was mainly responsible for
the installation of the Wireless Transmitter and erection of aerial systems at
this Unit. He has at all times
maintained an exceptionally high standard of serviceability even under the most
adverse weather conditions. During the
summer months, when the flying schedule covered twenty-four hours a day,
Sergeant Doggett worked exceptionally long hours maintaining the maximum of
efficiency in the Wireless Systems at this Unit. This NCO, by a display of exception devotion
to duty and his highly meritorious services, has been an inspiration to all
personnel at the unit.
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DUPONT, W/C Richard Evenor (RAF 37298) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.10 Service Flying Training School,
Dauphin, Manitoba - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943
and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
Born in Melbourne, Australia, 18 March 1914. This officer was briefly in the pre-war RCAF
(C1031), being granted a temporary commission as a Flight Lieutenant,
Auxiliary, General List, 26 August 1939, on posting to Trenton. Appointment subsequently cancelled. Listed in
Ferry Command crew cards in connection with delivery of Liberator AL544 to
Britain, October 1941.
Wing Commander Dupont has done exceptionally
fine work since coming to Canada. He has
organized and supervised the flying training of his unit and has displayed
great ability as an instructor.
DUPONT, W/C Richard Evanor (RAF 37298) - Air
Force Cross - No.10 Service Flying Training School, Dauphin, Manitoba -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated
25 January 1946.
This officer has rendered exceptional service
and devotion to duty during his lengthy flying career in Canada. In the organization and supervision of flying
training at this school he has proved himself to be extremely efficient and an
able leader. His keenness to accept any
task and carry it through to a successful conclusion is most praiseworthy.
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EASTWOOD, F/L Reginald Frank (RAF 87388) - Air
Force Cross - No.31 Elementary Flying Training School, DeWinton, Alberta
- Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944. Overseas as of date of award.
This officer represents the backbone of
elementary flying instruction.
Displaying outstanding devotion to duty he has set an excellent example
to the instructors under him and the high standard of achievement credited to
his unit is largely due to his capable efforts.
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EDGE, F/L Henry Roy (RAF 44756) - Air Force
Cross - No.33 Elementary Flying Training School, Caron, Saskatchewan -
Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO
113/44 dated 21 January 1944. At No.32
EFTS at time of award.
This officer has shown great competence and
keenness as Flying Instructor and Flight Commander, and outstanding executive
ability as Squadron Commander. His
example has enhanced respect for the service to which he belongs. He has completed a total of 3,020 flying
hours, of which 2,170 hours have been flown on instructing, 390 hours within
the last six months.
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ELDRIDGE, F/L John Robert (RAF 86967) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No. 26 Elementary Flying Training
School, Neepawa, Manitoba - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 8 June
1944 and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944.
When recommended he had flown 1,800 hours, 1,600 as instructor, 365 in
previous six months.
This officer has fulfilled his flying
instructional duties in a highly efficient and conscientious manner. His flying skill and outstanding leadership
have been an inspirartion to all those who have served under him.
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ELLIS, G/C Augustine ap, CBE (RAF 01113) - Belgian
Military Cross, First Class - No.34 Service Flying Training School,
Medicine Hat, Alberta - Awarded and AFRO 1949/43 dated 24 September 1943. As of 1 September 1932 Group Captain A. ap
Ellis, CBE had been posted to command No.4 Flying Training School, Abu Sueir,
Egypt. No citation other than "in
recognition of valuable services in the training of Belgian pilots".
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ELSDON-HOWARD, Flight Sergeant Joseph
(RAF1169882) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - No.31
Bombing and Gunnery School, Picton, Ontario - Award effective 28 May 1943 as
per London Gazette dated 2 June 1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July
1943.
This NCO pilot, during the past sixteen
months, has shown great keenness and devotion to his duties in the training of
Air Bombers. By his patience, initiative
and conscientiousness he has helped to improve the general standard of training
at this Unit. As the senior and most
experienced NCO pilot in his flight, he has done much to foster a proper
attitude amongst his fellow pilots with regard to the importance of obtaining
the highest possible standard of training.
Total flying hours 877, of which 428 have been completed during the past
year.
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EVANS, Sergeant Douglas George (RAF 591554) - British
Empire Medal - No.32 Elementary Flying Training School, Bowden, Alberta -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 8 June 1944 and AFRO 1380 dated 30 June
1944.
This NCO has distinguished himself by his
outstanding meritorious service as Orderly Room sergeant. He has given unstintingly of his time and has
displayed a very high degree of initiative and proficiency in the execution of
his duties. In every respect he has set
a splendid example as a senior NCO.
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FARMAN, G/C Edward Crisp (RAF 10089) - Commander,
Order of the British Empire - RCAF Headquarters - awarded as per London
Gazette dated 15 September 1944. Born 1897 at Paddington, 8 November 1897;
educated at Westbourn School, London; home at Andover, Hants. Enlisted as a rifleman, 9th Battalion, London
Regiment, 1914; commission in RAF, 1918.
After the war he specialized in Stores Equipment staff duties; took
Staff College Course in 1932. In 1940
loaned to RCAF Headquarters in Canada for special duty as an equipment staff
officer. Employed on equipment duties
witn a maintenance unit and Maintenance Command, 1942 onwards. Air Officer Commanding No.42 Group, Maintenance
Command, 1947-1949; Director of Equipment (D), Air Ministry, 1949-50; Senior
Air Staff Officer, Maintenance Command, 1950-53; retired 1953 as Air
Vice-Marshal, CB, CBE. Air Ministry
Bulletin 15674/AL.884 gave details.
Citation presumably in Public Records Office (to be found).
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FEATHERBY, F/L Hugh Frost (RAF 101469) - Air
Force Cross - No.33 Elementary Flying Training School, Caron, Saskatchewan
- Awarded as per London Gazette dated 5 May 1944 and AFRO 1380/44 dated
30 June 1944. As of recommendation he
had flown 2,465 hours, 2,000 as instructor, 347 in previous six months.
This officer has completed over two years of
instructional duties in Canada, throughout which he has displayed valuable
qualities of sound judgement and devotion to duty. By his exceptional skill as a pilot and
instructor, he has materially assisted in maintaining a high standard of flying
training at his unit.
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FITZGIBBON, F/L Basil Francis (RAF 41571) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.31 Operational Training Unit, Debert,
Nova Scotia - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 16 April 1943 and AFRO
1035/43 dated 4 June 1943. Ferry Command delivery cards (held by Directorate of
History as Document 84/44-3) state he was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, 9 September
1914 and that his home was there. He was
active in ferrying Hudsons, Dakotas and Liberators overseas between 14 April
1943 and 7 October 1944. The card includes a photograph of him. Governor
General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Volume 57, file 190-I, dossier 2) has
citation. Contrary to earlier notes, he
does not appear to have transferred to the RCAF, there being no card on
the microfilm record of RCAF personnel held at Directoratte of History.
This officer is an excellent and painstaking
Flying Instructor and has shown exceptional zeal and energy in the performance
of his duties. He has been instructing
on Hudson conversion for the past nineteen months with great success and has
set a very good example and high standard of flying to all personnel of the
Unit. In a period of nineteen months
this officer completed 807 hours in Hudson conversion training.
FITZGIBBON, S/L Basil Francis (RAF 41571) - Air
Force Cross - No.112 Wing (Training) - Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 1 September 1944. Public Record
Office Air 2/9010
has citation drafted when he had flown 2.087
hours (188 in previous six months).
No.112 Wing was located at Dorval.
This officer has been employed as Chief Flying
Instructor at 45 (AT) Group since July 1943. During this time he has organized
the conversion trainingof pilots on varied types of aircraft with exceptioal
zeal and devotion to duty.
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FLEKAL, Warrant Officer Joseph (RAF 788014) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.31 Elementary Flying Training School,
DeWinton, Alberta - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette
dated 2 June 1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
This Flying Instructor has carried out his
duties most efficiently and conscientiously.
He has been willing to perform any extra flying duties required and has
thereby considerably increased the efficiency of this unit. Warrant Flekal has displayed a keenness in his
work which has resulted in the turnout of students of a very high standard.
He has a total flying time of 1,613 hours, 388 being completed during
the past six months.
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FLEMING, W/C John (RAF 36195) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.12 Group Headquarters - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945.
Wing Commander Fleming has been employed as
No.12 Group Specialist Armament Officer for over a year and since September
1944 to date he has combined these duties with those of Air Staff Officer at this
Headquarters. He is an outstanding
officer whose leadership and devotion to duty, together with his ability to
bring to completion the most difficult tasks, are an example to all those who
serve with him. Wing Commander Fleming's
high standard of service has not only assisted this Headquarters in its
excellent armament work but in addition his extensive general knowledge and its
application have been of the greatest possible value to the Air Staff in its
manifold duties.
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FLOWERDEW, W/C John B. (RAF 37542) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.1 Service Flying Training School,
Camp Borden, Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January
1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
Beginning as a Junior Instructor in the school
this officer advanced to greater positions of responsibility until eventually
he was appointed to the position of Chief Flying Instructor. During his whole period of duty in Canada he
displayed the utmost vigour and keenness in the performance of his duties. His cheerfulness and strong personality
served as an inspiring example to all instructors and as Chief Flying
Instructor assisted considerably in the production of satisfactory aircrew for
the great tasks that lie ahead. Total
flying time 1,400 hours, of which 800 hours have been on instructing.
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FOSSETT, F/L Ronald Henry (RAF 85247) - Air
Force Cross - No.35 Service Flying Training School, North Battleford,
Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 16 April 1943 and
AFRO 1035/43 dated 4 June 1943. Governor
General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Volume 57, file 190-I, dossier 2) has
citation.
Flight Lieutenant Fossett has completed 2,050
flying hours, the greater part having been in connection with flying instructor
duties, of which 447 hours have been instructional given during the past six
months. His outstanding ability and
extreme devotion to duty have been instrumental in his producing most excellent
results as a Flying Instructor.
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FOWLE, Flight Sergeant George Albert Douglas
(RAF 363370) - British Empire Medal - No.31 Air Navigation School, Port
Albert, Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and
AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945.
This non-commissioned officer, of exceptional
ability, has at all times performed his duties with efficiency and energy well
above the average. Possessing
outstanding organizing and administrative ability, he has worked long hours
cheerfully and without complaint. His
loyalty to duty and capacity to appreciate and interpret a situation instantly
and with sound judgement, have resulted in a high degree of efficiency in his
section. The zeal, energy and devotion
to duty displayed by this non-commissioned officer have been of a very high
order.
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FOWLER, Sergeant Ronald (RAF 533407) - British
Empire Medal - No.36 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova Scotia -
Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June 1943 and
AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
This NCO has been employed as Wireless
Instructor at this unit since its inception.
In addition to setting a splendid example to other instructors and
pupils during the normal working hours, he has devoted a very large amount of
his spare time, voluntarily, to improving the equipment and organization of the
Signals Training Section at this unit.
By his exceptional keenness, unselfishness and devotion to duty,
Sergeant Fowler has truly earned the respect of his men, and has contributed
magnificently to the high standard of training reached at this unit.
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FRAIN, F/L George (RAF 90473) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.31 General Reconnaissance School - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated 15
January 1943. Ferry Command delivery
cards (held by Directorate of History as Document 84/44-3) give his date of
birth as 20 April 1915 in Scotland (home there). Delivered Dakota FD860 to
Britain, May 1943.
Over a long period Flight Lieutenant Frain's
work as Navigation Instructor at this unit has been outstanding. He has shown marked ability in the training
of pupils and the control and training of instructors and has assisted very
ably in the operations room. In all
respects this officer has carried out his duties with exceptional
efficiency. This, coupled with his
devotion to duty, has proved to be a valuable example to all other personnel of
this school.
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FRANCIS, S/L Eric Harrison (RAF 43065) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No. 32 Service Flying Training School,
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette
of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
Squadron Leader Francis has been employed in instructional
duties for over seven years during which time he has completed 3,501 flying
instructional hours. At all times he has
displayed outstanding enthusiasm and keenness, never sparing himself in his
efforts to achieve the highest degree of efficiency in his Squadron. His outstanding example has been an
inspiration to all with whom he comes in contact. His enthusiasm, keenness and efficiency have
never flagged over a long period of flying instructional duties.
FRANCIS, S/L Eric Harrison (RAF 43065) - Air
Force Cross - No.32 Service Flying Training School - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. NOTE: The latter authority erroneously listed
his award as an MBE. However, it appears
in a list of AFC recommendations dated 9 November 1945. Citation found in
Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier
8). When recommended, Francis had flown
3,500 hours.
This officer has been employed on
instructional duties for over seven years.
At all times he has displayed outstanding enthusiasm and keenness, never
sparing himself in his efforts to achiev the highest degree of efficiency in
his Squadron. His outstanding example
has been an inspiration to all with whom he has come in contact. His enthusaism, keenness and efficiency have
never flagged over a long period of flying instructional duties.
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FRASER, Warrant Officer Finlay (RAF 358709) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.39 Service Flying Training School, Swift
Current, Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 8 June 1944
and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944.
This warrant Officer has shown himself to be
an outstanding technician in every respect.
During his tour of duty on his station he has carried out his work as
technical warrant officer in the servicing squadron, with conspicuous devotion
and attention to detail which has been responsible to a large degree for the
high standard of efficiency prevailing in his section. His loyalty and ability in the execution of
his duties have made him an outstanding technician in all respects.
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GILLING, S/L Kenneth Victor (RAF 41171) - Air
Force Cross - No.34 Service Flying Training School, Medicine Hat, Alberta -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated
6 July 1945. Governor General's Records
(RG.7 Group 26 Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 7) has citation. When recommended he had flown 1,340 hours,
500 as instructor, 94 in previous six months.
It is worth noting that just before this award he had been recommended
again for the AFC, on this occasion by S/L H.C.L Ranson ((29 May 1945). As of that date Gilling had flown 1,400
hours, 900 as instructor, 350 on operations (40 sorties). The proposed citation read:
As a flying instructor, this officer has
displayed exceptional devotion to duty where his tactful manner and cheerful
personality have been of the utmost value in upholding student morale. His willingness and enthusiasm to promote and
partake in station activities have been an object lesson to others.
(DHIST file 181.009 D1429, Honours and Awards,
No.14 SFTS, Kingston, found in RG 24 Vol.20598). The citation from the first (and successful)
recommendation was as follows:
This officer has set a fine example of
industry and cheerfulness that has made a fine impression on the pupils under
him. His thorough knowledge of flying
training and the interest he has shown in his special duties are an outstanding
feature of this officer's service. Through
his experience on operations he has been able to pass on very valuable
information. Keen and conscientious in
all he undertakes, this exceptional pilot and flying instructor has set a fine
example of devotion to duty.
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GODSALVE, F/L William Herbert Louis (RAF
138483) - Air Force Cross - No.32 Service Flying Training School -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and AFRO 89/45 dated
19 January 1945. When recommended he had
flown 1,193 hours, 867 as instructor, 175 in previous six months.
This officer has at all times shown
exceptional keenness and organizing ability as an armament officer. He is constantly seeking to improve the
standard of flying and armament training and has made many constructive suggestions. He is a most efficient and skilful officer
who has at all times displayed outstanding devotion to duty.
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GOULSTONE, Flight Sergeant John Walter - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.32 Elementary Flying Training School,
Bowden, Alberta - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945.
This non-commissioned officer has proven
himself to be an efficient and energetic pilot and instructor. His work in evry respect has been such as to
merit the co-operation and esteem of all those who serve with him. He has at all times displayed exceptional
devotion to duty.
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GRAY, Warrant Officer Harold Eric Peel (RAF
363407) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.31 Bombing and Gunnery
School, Picton, Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 8 June
1944 and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944.
This warrant officer has displayed exceptional
proficiency in the engineering section of the repair squadron at his unit. His sense of loyalty and his untiring efforts
in the performance of his duties have been an inspiration and example to
all. He is an outstanding warrant
officer in all respects.
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GRAYSON, F/L Charles (RAF 46769) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.34 Service Flying Training School -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 26 October 1943 and AFRO 2386/43
dated 19 November 1943 and Canada Gazette of that date.
This officer with overseas operational
experience has displayed outstanding efficiency and devotion to duty as a
Flying Instructor. His earnest zeal,
efficiency and untiring efforts have not only set a very high example both to
instructors and pupils but has greatly assisted in producing thorough and
efficient pilots.
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GREENAWAY, Sergeant Kenneth George (RAF
641160) - British Empire Medal - No.33 Elementary Flying Training
School, Caron, Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1
January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946).
This non-commissioned officer is a member of
the regular Air Force, having been with this unit since its formation. He has been in charge of the Orderly Room
staff, and by good discipline and alert and energetic manner has throughout
handled his work with great competence.
He has not spared himself in maintaining smooth co-operation with the
civilian staff and it is due to his efforts that the orders of successive
Administrative Officers have been intelligently and efficiently executed by a
changing staff.
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GROOM, S/L Frank Edward (RAF 35229) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.36 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood,
Nova Scotia - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2
June 1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
During the opening period of this school,
Squadron Leader Groom, as the Unit Signals Officer, worked unceasingly to set
up, improve and maintain wireless facilities.
It is undoubtedly due to his leadership, initiative and organizing
ability that the wireless facilities at this unit have been maintained at such
a high standard. This officer has always
proven to be energetic and conscientious in the execution of his duties and has
been an excellent example and inspiration to those serving under him.
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GUERNIER, F/L Albert George Louis (RAF 132598)
- Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - No.33 Service Flying
Training School, Carberry, Manitoba - Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Ferry Command
delivery cards (held by Directorate of History as Document 84/44-3) give his
date of birth as 8 April 1913 in Jersey, Channel Islands (which was also his
permanent home); ferried Dakota KG607 to Britain, June 1944.
This officer has displayed great enthusiasm
and initiative. He has commanded his
flight with skill and sound judgement, hence making a valuable contribution to
the Training Plan. He has completed a
great number of successful instructional flying hours.
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HALLEY, G/C Robert, DFC, AFC (RAF 02170) - Mention
in Despatches - Western Air Command Headquarters - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 14 January 1944 and AFRO 1861/44 dated 25 August 1944. This officer had received the DFC on 3 August
1918, Bar to DFC on 1 January 1919, and second Bar to DFC on 12 July 1920 (for
services in Afghanistan), by which time he had also acquired his AFC.
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HAMBLETT, Corporal Phillip (RAF 1083637) - British
Empire Medal - No.31 Service Flying Training School, Kingston, Ontario -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and AFRO 89/45 dated
19 January 1945.
This non-commissioned officer, for the past
year, has been in charge of the Orderly Room at the relief landing field of
this unit. Very short of staff, he has
carried out this work most efficiently and cheerfully, performing many hours of
overtime duty. In addition to his normal
work he has diligently carried out a scheme of stock control and superintended
its inauguration. In off-duty hours he
has devoted much time to the promotion of sports and entertainment. He is an excellent disciplinarian. By his fine example of good conduct and
efficient execution of his duties, he has been an inspiration and support to
the airmen with whom he is associated.
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HAMILTON, W/C John Stewart (RAF 73752) - Air
Force Cross - No.36 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova Scotia -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 5 May 1944 and AFRO 1133/44 dated 26
May 1944. Born in Portsmouth, 1911; home
in North Berwick, East Lothian; educated at Boundary Dale, Portsmouth Grammer
School and by private tutor.
Commissioned in RAF in 1929, serving until 1934. Mobilized again in RAFV
R, April 1939, attaining rank of Wing Commander in 1943; served in France. Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26
Vol.57, file 190-I, dossier 4) has citation.
When recommended he had flown 1,934 hours, 360 as instructor, 90 in past
six months.
This officer, since his operational flying,
has instructed for over 15 months at Operational Training Units. He is an outstanding pilot and instructor,
calm in difficult circumstances, thoughtful and sound in his decisions, and
maintains excellent discipline amongst his pupils by reason of his own example
and personality. He has greatly assisted
in the training of a number of successful night fighters and intruder pilots
who benefited greatly by his wide experience of flying and operational duties.
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HARNETT, F/L Thomas Patrick (RAF 41347) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.33 Service Flying Training School,
Carberry, Manitoba - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 16 April 1943
and AFRO 1035/43 dated 4 June 1943. - Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26
Volume 57, file 190-I, dossier 2) has citation. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick,
30 April 1917. Enlisted in RCAF, 3
January 1938 as P/P/O and trained at Trenton.
Awarded wings 18 October 1938.
Flew in Battle of Britain. After
service in Canada, flew with (and commanded with rank of Wing Commander) No.435
Squadron, Burma, for which he was awarded the DFC.
During the time Flight Lieutenant Harnett has
been at this Station he has carried out the duties of a Flying Instructor,
Flight Commander and Examining Officer most efficiently and has assumed the
duties of his Squadron Commander in the latter's absence. He has shown marked enthusiasm and devotion
to duty at all times. He has completed
1,492 flying hours of which 921 are instructional given over a period of
approximately two years.
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HARRISON, F/O Gordon Wilberforce (RAF 125134)
- Air Force Cross - No.31 Air Navigation School, Port Albert, Ontario -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and AFRO 89/45 dated
19 January 1945. When recommended he had
flown 1,266 hours, 200 in previous six months.
This officer has been a staff pilot at this
unit for over two years. During this
period he has shown the greatest zeal and enthusiasm in his work and the
keenest interest in his pupils' progress.
By his own enthusiasm and devotion to duty he has set an excellent
example to all pilots and instructors.
Recently, as a flight commander, he has adequately accepted a position
of responsibility, displaying outstanding organizing and instructional ability.
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HARRISON, Warrant Officer John Arthur (RAF
1069913) - Air Force Cross - No.32 Elementary Flying Training School,
Bowden, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 5 May 1944 and
AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944. As of
recommendation he had flown 2,015 hours, of which 1,873 hours 50 minutes were
as instructor, 466 hours 50 minutes in previous six months.
This warrant officer has proved himself to be
an outstanding flying instructor in every respect. He has at all times displayed exceptionally
good leadership and devotion in the execution of his duties. These qualities, combined with his flying
skill, have been largely responsible for the high standards obtained by his
pupils.
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HAYES, S/L Ernest John (RAF 46825) - Air
Force Cross - No.31 Service Flying Training School - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 5 May 1944 and AFRO 1133/44 dated 26 May 1944. Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26
Vol.57, file 190-I, dossier 4) has citation.
When recommended he had flown 4,015 hours, 3,000 as instructor, 297 in
past six months.
This officer has been employed on flying
instructional duties for a considerable period, during which time he has
displayed exceptional energy and devotion to duty in his capacity as
instructor, flight commander and group commander, respectively.
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HAYWARD, W/C Frank Bernard Howard (RAF 28188)
- Air Force Cross - No.35 Service Flying Training School, Penhold,
Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 5 May 1944 and AFRO
1380/44 dated 30 June 1944. As of
recommendation he had flown 3,445 hours, of which 2,041 were as instructor, 52
hours in previous six months.
This officer is now Chief Instructor at a
Service Flying Training School. His
inspiring leadership and unswerving determination and loyalty in his work have
contributed greatly to the high standard of flying training at his school. His ability as pilot and instructor has been
outstanding in the many hours of flying instruction that he has completed.
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HENNEY, S/L William James (RAF 76442) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.8 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood,
Nova Scotia - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and
AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945.
Governor General's Record (RG..7 Group 26 Volume 58, file 190-I, dossier
6) has citation.
This officer, by his outstanding leadership
and devotion to duty, has rendered highly meritorious service as Chief Ground
Instructor. His experience and keenness
were of great assistance in the organization of the ground training syllabus at
the Operational Training Unit where he
was formerly stationed. He has also made
a praiseworthy contribution to the efficiency of neighbouring units while they
were undergoing re-organization. The
outstanding ability and keen efforts displayed by this officer throughout his
service in this country are most praiseworthy.
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HEWITT, S/L Robert (RAF 44075) - Air Force
Cross - No.14 Service Flying Training School, Aylmer, Ontario - Awarded as
per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July
1945. Governor General's Records (RG.7
Group 26 Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 7) has citation. When recommended he had flown 2,300 hours,
1,900 as instructor, 213 in previous six months.
This officer has always shown the keenest
interest in flying training and is a first class instructor. His willing acceptance of his duties and his
determination to maintain the highest standard during the closing stages of the
training plan have been an outstanding example.
His cheerful disposition has given great encouragement towards upholding
morale. An exceptionally good pilot he
has displayed devotion to duty of a very high order.
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HICKMAN, W/C Albert Arthur Frederick (RAF
36073) - Officer, Order of the British Empire - No.36 Service Flying
Training School, Penhold, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated
1 January 1944 and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
This officer, serving as a Chief Engineer, has
displayed outstanding ability and devotion to duty. His capacity for solving the many problems
that arise has been responsible for the confidence of the flying personnel of
the unit and the interest he has always taken in the care and welfare of the
airmen under his command has resulted in an exceptionally high standard of
morale at this station.
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HIGGINS, Flight Sergeant Leslie Philip (RAF
505378) - British Empire Medal - No.32 Service Flying Training School,
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January
1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946).
As non-commissioned officer in charge of
Airframe Repairs, Flight Sergeant Higgins has been outstanding both as a senior
non-commissioned officer and as a tradesman.
It has been through his efforts, resourcefulness and exceptional
devotion to duty that a high standard of aircraft serviceability has been
maintained under the most difficult circumstances.
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HIGGINS, F/O William (NZ 412693) - Air
Force Cross - No.1 Reconnaissance and Navigation School - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945 When recommended he had flown 796 hours, 326
as instructor, 19 in previous six months.
This officer, in spite of being handicapped as
the result of severe facial burns sustained in a crash overseas, has acquitted
himself in his flying duties in a most commendable manner. Whenever a difficult flying assignment
presents itself he is the first to volunteer and his keenness and tenacity for
flying is such that he sacrifices all personal interests. His example of devotion to duty under such a
severe handicap is a constant source of inspiration to all aircrew in the
squadron. As a flight commander he has
displayed great efficiency and energy in the performance of his duties.
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HINKS, S/L Stanley Reginald (RAF 41180) - Air
Force Cross - No.31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 16 April 1943 and AFRO 1035/43 dated
4 June 1943. Born in North Devon; home
in Nottingham; educated at King Edward VII Grammar School; commissioned
1938. Had been Mentioned in Despatches,
1941. Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Volume 57, file 190-I, dossier
2) has citation.
This officer, an excellent Flying Instructor,
has set a very good example to both staff pilots and pupils and has maintained
a high standard of flying in his flight.
The success of this unit depends to a large extent on successful Hudson
conversion training. Flight Lieutenant Hinks,
by his outstanding zeal and energy in the performance of his duties, has, to a
large degree, been responsible for the high standard of training obtained. In a period of nineteen months this officer
has completed 860 flying instructional hours on Hudson conversion training.
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HIPKIN, F/L Geoffrey Clare (RAF 47529) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.36 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood,
Nova Scotia - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and
AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
The above mentioned officer, since the arrival
of this Unit in March 1942, has by his magnificent devotion to duty and hard
work created a magnificent spirit among all the wireless operator air gunners
for whom he is responsible for training.
During the difficult period of opening up this OTU this officer worked
day and night to improvise ways and means of carrying out the very important
wireless training. He has earned the
respect and devotion of all ranks and the high morale of the wireless operator
air gunners is in no small way due to this officer.
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HOLDEN, Flight Sergeant Herbert John (RAF
48483) - British Empire Medal - No.33 Service Flying Training School,
Carberry, Manitoba. P/O at time of
award. Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 1 January 1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
This NCO has rendered particularly meritorious
service in the maintenance of aircraft of two training flights at his unit,
thus permitting a maximum of flying training at all times. He is diligent and cheerful in the
performance of his duties and has displayed an unusually keen interest in and
knowledge of his trade. His work has
been outstanding and he has set an excellent example to all. His service has been invaluable to the C.T.E.
in the furtherance of flying training.
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HOPGOOD, F/L George William (RAF 126787) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.1 Central Training School - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 21 April 1945 and AFRO 802/45 dated 11 May
1945.
As a member of the staff at No.1 Central
Flying School, this officer has shown exceptional keenness and untiring efforts
in carrying out his duties. The splendid
manner in which he has carried out all his tasks has been an inspiration to
those with whom he is associated.
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HORNBY, Flight Sergeant Arthur Newlove (RAF
590337) - Air Force Medal - No.31 Air Navigation School, Port Albert,
Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 11 June 1942 and AFRO
185/43 dated 5 February 1943. Born in
York (birthplace provided by RAF Personnel Management Agency, letter dated 2
February 1999 to H.A. Halliday).
The above mentioned NCO arrived in Canada as a
staff pilot with his unit on 18th November 1940, since which date he has served
conspicuously in his capacity as a staff pilot for students undergoing
navigational training. He has at all
times set a very high example of loyalty and efficiency and his navigational
flying training work under all conditions whether by day or by night has contributed
largely to the successful instruction of aircrews. His nearly 2,000 hours of flying time,
approximately half of which has been logged since his coming to Canada, have
been without mishap of any kind.
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HOSKING, Flight Sergeant William James Cecil
(RAF 956597) - British Empire Medal - No.5 Radio School - Awarded as per
London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January
1946).
This non-commissioned officer, an instructor
on this unit for over three years, has displayed a very high degree of initiative
and original thought on the organization and implementation in the course of
special techniques. This has been in
addition to outstanding ability and conscientiousness to normal duties. This non-commissioned officer is an
outstanding example as an instructor who has displayed initiative, ability and
devotion to all projects which have come his way.
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HOWELLS, S/L Brinley Hughes (RAF 86998) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.33 Air Navigation School, Hamilton, Ontario
- Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and AFRO 89/45
dated 19 January 1945.
This Chaplain, by his exceptional enthusiasm,
ability and energy, has gained the greatest admiration and confidence of all
ranks. The very fine example he sets in
both work and play is worthy of high praise.
His tireless efforts and cheerful and co-operative spirit have been a
most valuable source of inspiration to all with whom he come in contact. He has exemplified the noblest qualities of
his profession in all that he has done.
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HUNT, Corporal Thomas Henry (RAF 545695) - British
Empire Medal - No.7 Service Flying Training School, Medicine Hat, Alberta -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 November 1944 and AFRO 2684/44
dated 15 December 1944. The incident
described occurred on 12 June 1944 - collision of two Ansons of No.7 SFTS,
three miles from Standoff, Alberta. Crew
of 11528 killed when they crashed, exploded and burned. The other crew consisted of F/O S.J. Waters
(RCAF), Corporal T.H. Hunt (RAF) and an RCAF airwoman, AW1 B. Hunt. Waters made a wheels-up landing and was
later Commended for Valuable Services in the Air.
This non-commissioned officer was a pupil in
an Anson aircraft under instruction on beam approach practice, when his aircraft,
through no fault of his own, as he was instrument flying, collided with another
aircraft at an altitude of approximately one thousand feet. He realized immediately that the aircraft in
which he was flying was severely damaged and would be forced to make a crash
landing. On impact his instructor had
taken over control and Corporal Hunt proceeded from the left front seat to the
rear where an airwoman passenger, on her first familiarization flight, was
seated. He quieted the airwoman, who was
almost hysterical, securely strapped her to her seat, and packed two parachutes
around her to absorb the shock on landing.
He then lay down and braced himself against the spar. Following the landing, he repaired the
damaged radio and contacted the base, while the captain and passenger were away
seeking aid. By his clear thinking,
quick action, and complete disregard for his personal safety, he undoubtedly
saved the airwoman from sever injury, and his devotion to duty following the
crash enabled his home base to find the other aircraft, which had crashed,
killing all its crew. The courage and
resourcefulness of this airman is most praiseworthy and an inspiration to all
ranks.
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HUNTER, F/L Robin Frank (RAF 44260) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.34 Service Flying Training School,
Medicine Hat, Alberta - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette
dated 2 June 1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
In the last six years this officer has been a
Flying Instructor and has 3,807 flying hours to his credit, of which 356 hours
were completed during the past six months.
He is an extremely conscientious and hard-working Flight Commander and
sets an excellent example to those who work with him. Flight Lieutenant Hunter has efficiently and
conscientiously performed all the duties assigned to him and at all times has
displayed outstanding devotion to duty.
His conscientiousness and self-sacrifice have resulted in a large output
of trained aircrew.
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IRON, A/C Douglas, OBE (NOTE: number ?) - Commander,
Order of the British Empire - No.4 Training Command Headquarters - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 8 June 1944 and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June
1944.
This officer's long experience with the Royal
Air Force has been of inestimable value in the efficient administration of No.4
Training Command. His knowledge,
diligence, devotion to duty and excellent judgement have been largely
responsible for the efficient co-ordination of RAF and RCAF schools in this Command. He has provided excellent leadership and his
example has produced splendid co-operation between the RAF and RCAF personnel
under his jurisdiction.
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JACKSON, Sergeant (now P/O) Stanley John
Andrew (RAF 1331689) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air -
No.41 Service Flying Training School - Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 26 October 1943 and AFRO 2386/43 dated 19 November 1943 and Canada
Gazette of that date. Pilot Officer (RAF 146396) as of award.
This NCO who has been employed on
instructional duties for the past year has displayed outstanding initiative and
keenness in his work. His unbounded
enthusiasm has been the means of completing his pupils' training in record time
under many difficult and varied conditions.
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JACKSON, W/C Stuart (RAF 79252) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - Air Force Headquarters - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
Wing Commander Jackson is a keen and capable officer
who possesses administrative ability far beyond the average and has always
carried out his duties in a highly commendable manner. He is in charge of the Royal Air Force
Section of the Directorate of Postings and Careers at this Headquarters and his
ability to obtain the co-operation of all personal, Royal Air Force and Royal
Canadian Air Force, has materially contributed to the success of the Training
Plan. This officer has worked long hours
of overtime and his unstinting devotion to duty has gained for him the respect
of his subordinates and the confidence of his superiors. His services in all respects have been
meritorious.
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JAMES, F/O Edgar (RAF 87346) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.3 Flying Instructors School, Arnprior,
Ontario. Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
This officer has been employed continuously as
a Flying Instructor and has flown 1,460 hours since December 1940. He has shown himself to be an enthusiastic
and hard worker. He has flown a total of
1,650 hours. He has always displayed
great keenness and thoroughness in his work.
He is setting an excellent example and the standard of his work is
exceptionally high.
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JENKINS, F/L William Spencer (RAF 45650) - Air
Force Cross - No.33 Air Navigation School, Hamilton, Ontario - Awarded 1
January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date as per London Gazette
of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
This officer has been employed on flying
instruction for more than two years, during which time he has carried out his
duties in an outstanding manner. He is
an excellent Flight Commander and by his ability as a pilot and his devotion to
duty he has gained the respect of all other personnel in the school. Flight Lieutenant Jenkins has completed 1,240
flying hours by day and night.
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JEPPS, F/O Edgar Nicholson (RAF 110873) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.34 Elementary Flying Training School,
Medicine Hat, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 16 April
1943 and AFRO 1035/43 dated 4 June 1943. - Governor General's Records (RG.7
Group 26 Volume 57, file 190-I, dossier 2) has citation.
Flying Officer Jepps has completed 600 hours
instructional flying during the past eight months, of which 200 hours have been
night flying instruction. His devotion
to duty has been outstanding throughout and an inspiration to all personnel of
this Unit.
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JONES, Flight Sergeant Charles Arthur (RAF
517896) - British Empire Medal - No.31 Operational Training Unit,
Debert, Nova Scotia - Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of
that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
This NCO, in charge of a Motor Transport
Section for over two years, has largely on his own initiative carried out his
duties with great efficiency. Despite
the many problems and trying winter conditions prevalent in the vicinity, his
ability, administrative capacity and influence with the personnel in his
section have been outstanding in promoting efficiency, thereby resulting in
very high serviceability of vehicles.
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KENNEDY, W/C Alexander Judd (RAF 05229) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.1 Training Command Headquarters,
Toronto - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and AFRO
89/45 dated 19 January 1945. Born in
Toronto, 3 March 1911; attended RMC, Kingston, 1928-1932, training at Camp
Borden and qualifying for pilot's flying badge, 18 August 1931. Accepted RAF commission, 1933. Seconded to RCAF, 26 April 1939 and posted to
Trenton, 4 May 1939. Ferried Mitchell
FL-215 to Britain, July 1942 (Ferry Command delivery cards held by Directorate
of History as Document 84/44-3). Retired from RAF as Wing Commander, 29 August
1947. RCAF Reserve, December 1948 to
June 1957 (service number 205103).
On November 17, 1961, presented
RCAF wings to his son, F/O A.J. Kennedy at Portage la Prairie.
This officer has been an armament specialist
serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force for the past few years. As Chief Instructor, Commanding Officer of a
Bombing and Gunnery School, and a command staff officer, he has displayed
exceptional resourcefulness and ability.
He is a most energetic leader and by his own outstanding example, skill
and devotion to duty has been an excellent example to those working with
him. His contribution to the flying
training plan has been most praiseworthy.
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KENT, S/L Clifford Stacy (RAF 70362) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.34 Elementary Flying Training School,
Assiniboia, Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January
1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
This officer as Flight Commander and Assistant
Chief Flying Instructor has completed many hours of flying instruction, and has
discharged his duties most conscientiously. His devotion to duty, enthusiasm
and efficiency at all times and under all circumstances are of the highest
order. His professional ability as Chief
Flying Instructor at this unit has been outstanding.
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KENT, Lieutenant-Colonel Leonard Ernest - Member,
Order of the British Empire - awarded as per London Gazette dated 1
January 1946. Directorate of History
cards list this among RCAF awards without explanation other than that it was
bestowed "on the advice of His Majesty's Canadian Ministers". This officer was a member of the Canadan
Dental Corps, and the recommendation was raised from RCAF quota of awards.
This officer attached to the Royal Canadian
Air Force overseas has made a unique contribution by recruiting and fostering
the efforts of the dentists from the province of Quebec in the work of the
Canadian Dental Corps. His standard of
dentistry has always been high and he has steadily endeavoured to produce the
same attitude in the officers under his command.
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KINGSTON, Warrant Air Officer Hubert George
Dorrington (RN) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - No.1
Naval Air Gunners School, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia - awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1945.
This warrant officer has devoted himself
whole-heartedly to his flying training duties at this unit and has at all times
displayed exceptional ability and initiative.
Without his untiring efforts in the initial work of commencing this
school, it is doubtful whether it would have been ready in time to receive the
first course from England. His
cheerfulness, zeal and skill have been an outstanding example and inspiration
to the pupils.
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KUBAK, F/L Josef (RAF 104130) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.31 Elementary Flying Training School,
DeWinton, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945
and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945.
This officer, as senior Czechoslovak
instructor at this unit for over a year, has displayed outstanding enthusiasm
and energy in the performance of his duties, completing many flying
instructional hours above the average.
He has been a source of inspiration to his pupils and at all times his
devotion to duty has been in the highest traditions of the service.
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KYPREANON, Flight Sergeant Christopher (RAF
1173213) - British Empire Medal - No.1 Royal Air Force Depot - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July
1945. Governor General's Records (RG.7
Group 26 Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 7) has citation.
Flight Sergeant Kypreanon has been
non-commissioned officer in charge of the transit officers' mess cookhouse for
twelve months. This mess, originally
designed for a maximum of six hundred officers, has been used for as many as
eleven hundred, involving three and four sittings. Despite all difficulties and irrespective of
numbers involved, Flight Sergeant
Kypreanon has consistently and cheerfully maintained the highest standard of
messing and general efficiency. His
cookhouse has at all times been found to be beyond reproach in cleanliness and
appearance. The example set by this
non-commissioned officer has been a source of inspiration and admiration to all
members of his staff, and has helped to raise the standard of the messing
organization throughout the entire station.
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LAING, S/L Alexander James Alan (RAF 39993) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No. 26 Elementary Flying Training
School, Neepawa, Manitoba - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 8 June
1944 and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944. An officer by this name was in the
postwar RCAF Auxiliary (205035) but it is not clear if they are the same
man.
This officer has been chief instructor of a
flying school for the past six months after returning from fighter operations
and, through his able leadership, he has materially assisted in maintaining a
high standard of instruction at his school.
The zeal and loyalty he has displayed in his work is outstanding.
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LAMB, W/C Peter Gilbert (RAF 90349) - Air
Force Cross - No.31 Service Flying Training School - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 26 October 1943 and AFRO 2386/43 dated 19 November 1943. Born in Liverpool, 16 June 1914; educated at
Durham School; educated at Durham School; commissioned in No.610 (County of
Chester) Squadron, RAF, 1938; served in that unit until 1940; called out for
service in 1939. When award announced
his home was given as New Orleans, Louisiana (suggesting an exchange posting);
subsequently a test pilot at Boscombe Down and Commanding Officer, No.610
Squadron, 1946-47. Air Ministry Bulletin 11845 refers. At No.31 Personnel Depot, Moncton, at time of
award.
Following employment on overseas operational
duties, this officer has been engaged for the past two and a half years on
flying instructional duties. With keen
enthusiasm and a strong sense of discipline he has, by his outstanding ability
and devotion to duty, been mainly responsible in raising to a high standard of
efficiency the Advanced Training Squadron which he commands.
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LEA-COX, G/C Kenneth (RAF 29188) - Air
Force Cross - No.38 Service Flying Training School, Estevan, Saskatchewan -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated
25 January 1946. When recommended he had
flown 1,300 hours, of which 550 were as an instructor.
Under the leadership of Group Captain Lea-Cox,
the officers and airmen of No.38 Service Flying Training School have been
infused with a strong enthusiasm, efficiency and esprit de corps, the
serviceability of aircraft has reached high standards and training results have
been eminently satisfactory. This
officer has shown commendable zeal and devotion to duty, and has greatly
exerted himself in the welfare of station personnel and their families.
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LEDBROOK, F/L Kenneth Harold (RAF 66520) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.41 Service Flying Training School,
Weyburn, Saskatchewan - Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of
that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
This officer has completed a considerable
number of flying instructional hours and has displayed outstanding skill,
enthusiasm and organizing ability. He is
meticulous in his work and his ability and leadership contributed largely to
the success achieved by his unit, particularly in the early and difficult
stages.
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LITTLEJOHN, W/C Norman Barry (RAF 32067) - Officer,
Order of the British Empire - No.31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova
Scotia - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June
1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
Found in Ferry Command delivery cards held by Directorate of History as
Document 84/44-3; these state he was born 15 September 1908 in Australia; home
in Weston-sur-Mere, Britain; engaged in Ferry Command as an instructor
(landplanes and seaplanes) at least April to July 1941 and ferried Catalinas
and Liberators to Britain.
This officer, as Chief Instructor at this
school, is exceedingly energetic, very painstaking and an excellent
organizer. It is largely due to the
splendid leadership and admirable organizing ability afforded by Wing Commander
Littlejohn that this school has maintained a high order of production. He is an exceedingly fine officer whose
loyalty, drive, ingenuity and outstanding devotion to duty have brought this
school up to its present satisfactory state of training efficiency.
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LONGHURST, F/L William Sydney (42852) - Air
Force Cross - Ferry Command - awarded as per London Gazette dated 27
August 1943. Born in Saskatchewan, 17
January 1919; educated at Outlook and Toronto; commissioned in RAF, 1939;
confirmed as Flying Officer, 18 May 1941; as Flight Lieutenant, 18 May
1942. Transferred to RCAF, 2 May 1945
(C94040); repatriated 10 September 1945 and released 13 October 1945. Postwar
he was a test pilot with Canadair. Cited
with S/L F.M. Gobeil (RCAF) and W/C R.G. Seys (RAF); Air Ministry Bulletin
11245 refers.
These officers made the first tug-and-glider
crossing of the North Atlantic from Canada to the United Kingdom, landing on
the 1st July 1843. Wing Commander Seys
and Squadron Leader Gobeil were pilot and co-pilot respectively of the glider
and Flight Lieutenant Longhurst piloted the towing aircraft. Both aircraft carried useful loads, the cargo
of the glider being nearly one and one half tons and including serum and vital
aircraft spares. The flight involved
landings in Newfoundland, Greenland (an exceptionally difficult one) and
Iceland. Adverse weather was encountered
at times and, as the glider could not ascend higher than 13,000 feet, the
aircraft were frequently buffeted about and might have broken adrift but for
the skilful flying of the glider pilots.
They also showed great skill in overcoming the difficulties of flying in
clouds.
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LONSDALE, Sergeant Frederick Denham (RAF
63964) - British Empire Medal - No.34
Operational Training Unit, Penfield Ridge, New Brunswick - Awarded as
per London Gazette dated 8 June 1944 and AFRO 1380 dated 30 June
1944.
This NCO has been in charge of the Orderly
Room of his section for the past two years.
Throughout this period he has shown an unflagging energy and devotion to
duty, both during and outside of normal working hours. He has required a sound knowledge of
administrative procedure and routine, the application of which has been an
outstanding contribution to the efficient running of his office.
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LUDLOW, P/O Peter Henry (RAF 186281) - Air
Force Cross - No.6 Operational Training Unit, Comox, British Columbia -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated
6 July 1945. Governor General's Records
(RG.7 Group 26 Voilume 59, file 190-I, dossier 7) has citation. When recommended he had flown 1,470 hours,
964 as instructor, 389 in previous six months.
On November 28th, 1955, Pilot Officer Ludlow
proceeded on a special flight from Patricia Bay to Smithers, British Columbia,
with material for fourteen Royal Canadian Air Force groundcrew as
passengers. Forty minutes out, flying at
12,000 feet on the Vancouver beam, his Dakota aircraft ran into turbulence,
picking up heavy ice which de-icers, functioning normally, could not
clear. The aircraft completely turned
over three times and, after twentyy minutes of violent contortions, was brought
under control and cleared the turbuelent area.
Safe completion of the flight is entirely attributable to the pilot's
cool courage and almost superhuman efforts.
As a flying instructor he has shown great ability and keen devotion to
duty.
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MacCORMAC, S/L John Warner Donald (RAF 67618)
- Air Force Cross - No.16 Service Flying Training School, Hagersville,
Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 11 August 1945 and AFRO
1478/45 dated 21 September 1945. When
recommended (18 May 1945) he had flown 1,742 hours, of which 1,545 were
instructional, 107 in previous six months.
This officer is an exceptionally conscientious
Squadron Commander who, throughout a very long period of instructional duty,
has done much to further the efficient organization of flying training. His keenness and willingness to accept any
task and carry it through to a successful conclusion have set a splendid
example. His outstanding devotion to
duty is worthy of the highest praise.
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MANNIKIN, F/L Ronald Fletcher (RAF 129559) - Air
Force Cross - No.31 Air Navigation School, Port Albert, Ontario - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July
1945. Governor General's Records (RG.7
Group 26 Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 7) has citation. When recommended he had flown 1,504
hours.
This officer has been continuously employed on
flying duties at this unit since November 1942, during which time he has
completed twelve hundred hours as a staff pilot. His work has been outstanding in all respects
and he has shown the greatest zeal and enthusiasm in the performance of his
duties. As a flight commander, he has
demonstrated to his pilots and the pupils under his care the highest qualities
as a pilot and has taken the lead during inclement weather when conditions have
warranted such action. His unselfishness
and devotion to duty are outstanding and have been an example to all.
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MANSFIELD, F/L Leslie William (RAF 115169) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.37 Service Flying Training School,
Calgary, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946
and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
Since graduating in Canada with above average
skill, this officer has taken the keennest interest in his work. His definite organizing ability combined with
his knowledge has been a contributing factor to the success of the unit. In charge of Navigation Flight, he has always
been exceptionally conscientious in the complete covering of the syllabus, and
in maintaining the highest standard of training in his section.
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MARSHALL, F/O Albert Nicholson (RAF 46303) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.2 Flying Instructors School, Pearce,
Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 16 April 1943 and AFRO
1035/43 dated 4 June 1943. - Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Volume
57, file 190-I, dossier 2) has citation.
This officer is an exceptionally hard working,
capable and conscientious instructor.
His attitude and capabilities have definitely been an inspiration to
other instructors during the organization of this Unit. He holds an A2 instructors' category and has
done 1,500 hours of instructing of which 500 hours have been completed at this
unit over a period of six months.
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MAW, S/L Dennis Mowbray - (RAF 70456) - Air
Force Cross - No.31 Bombing and Gunnery School, Picton, Ontario. - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 20 October 1942 and AFRO 185/43 dated 5
February 1943.
Squadron Leader Maw is an outstanding and
exceptional officer in every respect and has set an example of the highest
standard to all. He has shown
outstanding initiative, leadership ability and devotion to duty, and is most
painstaking and thorough in anything he undertakes. His flying hours is 1,409, and during his
active service in Canada he has made a very fine contribution to the success of
flying training.
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MAXWELL, G/C Patrick Herbert (RAF 29043) - Air
Force Cross - No.6 Operational Training Unit, Comox, British Columbia -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and AFRO 89/45 dated
19 January 1945. Born 19 May 1910 in Woking, England. Employed in Ferry Command work from January
1943 to December 1943; Ferry Command delivery cards held by Directorate of
History as Document 84/44-3 list numerous flights in Hudsons and Dakots before
he was posted to No.32 OTU. As of
recommendation he had flown 2,700 hours including 1,900 hours as
instructor.
This officer has commanded this Operational
Training Unit for almost a year. During
this time he has contended with many serious handicaps but with unfailing
energy, persistence and ingenuity, all obstacles have been overcome and the
training schedule maintained. Throughout
his career of flying instructional duties he has proven himself to be a most
skilful pilot and an exceptional leader.
This officer at all times has displayed outstanding devotion to duty.
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McELHONE, F/O John James (AUS 421371) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.6 Service Flying Training School,
Hagersville, Ontario - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 14 November
1944 and AFRO 2684/44 dated 15 December 1944.
This oficer has shown exceptional ability as
an instructor by his skill, loyalty and willingness to co-operate at all times.
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McINNES, Flight Sergeant Angus (RAF 335568) - British
Empire Medal - No.34 Operational Training Unit, Penfield Ridge, New
Brunswick - Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date
and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
This NCO, in charge of an Equipment Section
for the past year and a half, has displayed zeal, energy and initiative in
organizing his section, first in one place and later at another, to a high
state of efficiency. Throughout he invariably showed primary devotion to duty
and with the aid of his experience and genuine enthusiasm the results
accomplished have been a creditable example to those with whom he comes in
contact.
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McKEAN, A/V/M Lionel Douglas Dalzell, OBE - Companion,
Order of the Bath - RAF Mission in Canada - Awarded 1 January 1942 as per London
Gazette of that date. Public Records
Office Air 2/8887 has recommendation.
Air Vice-Marshal McKean has been the head of
the United Kingdom Air Liaison Mission in Canada since the start of the British
Commonwealth Air Training Scheme in that country. It has been his task to apply
the accepted ideas on training to the scheme since its inception, and to ensure
that these ideas are constantly and strictly maintained. This has naturally
involved an immense amount of work coupled with the handling of negotiations of
an intricate and delicate nature. Deep appreciations of Air Vice-Marshal
McKean's work has been expressed on all sides, and there is little doubt that
the success of the scheme can in no small measure be attributed to his zeal and
devotion. The Air Member for Training strongly endorses this recommendation.
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McKELVIE, Corporal James (RAF 1384605) - British
Empire Medal - No.31 RAF Personnel Depot - Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946).
Corporal McKelvie has been employed as chief
records clerk in this headquarters.
Through shortage of staff and difficult working conditions he has
consistently had to work extremely long hours and his enthusiastic and dogged
performance of duty has been an example to the entire staff. Everything else is subordinated to his
determination to work accurately and promptly.
He has rendered outstanding meritorious service and devotion to duty.
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McNEIL, F/L Duncan Craig (RAF 60165) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.35 Elementary Flying Training School,
Neepawa, Manitoba - Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that
date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
The devotion to duty of this officer, his zeal
and energy in any task set before him and the outstanding leadership and
inspiration he has displayed to pupils and instructors under his authority have
been in the highest traditions of the Service.
At all times he has fulfilled his duties in an exemplary and highly
efficient manner.
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McPHERSON, S/L Ian Roy Cardew, DFC (RAF 40311)
- Air Force Cross - No.6 Operational Training Unit, Comox, British
Columbia. Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 21 April 1945 and AFRO 802/45 dated 11 May 1945. He had been awarded the DFC on 14 May 1943
for services with No.196 Squadron. Governor
General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Volume 58, file 190-I, dossier 6) has AFC
citation. When recommended he had flown
1,816 hours of which 1,000 were as instructor, 200 in previous six months.
Squadron Leader McPherson, as chief instructor
for the past nine months at No.6 Operational Training Unit, has been primarily
responsible for the organization and constant efficiency of its squadrons. The exceptionally high standard of
instruction and maintenance of a continuous programme of long range transport
training, both day and night, under difficult weather conditions without a
fatal accident, reflected this officer's splendid leadership, ability and
supervision. Untiring in his efforts he
has rendered highly meritorious service.
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MEREDITH, Aircraftman First Class Jack (RAF
637159) - Air Force Medal - No. 31 General Reconnaissance School,
Charlottetown - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and
AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
This airman has been with this unit for over two
years, during which time he has completed over 900 hours day flying. During the entire time he has been with the
unit his air work has been of an exceptionally high standard and an inspiration
to all. He has been in the air training
of new wireless operators (air) within the unit and his unfailing willingness
and devotion to duty have been a fine example to his fellow airmen. In January, 1942, he was directly responsible
for guiding a lost aircraft safely into an alternative landing ground at night
under the most adverse weather conditions, thereby saving an aircraft from
probable destruction.
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MEYNELL, W/C Edmond Langley Fawcett (RAF
33141) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.1 General
Reconnaissance School, Summerside, P.E.I. - Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
This officer has been employed as instructor
and Chief Instructor at General Reconnaissance Schools both in the United
Kingdom and in Canada. He has at all
times discharged his many responsible duties in a most commendable manner. His enthusiasm, keenness, and devotion to
duty have established a magnificent example for all with whom he has served.
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MILLAR, F/L John Alexander (41446) - Air
Force Cross - No.313 Ferry Training Unit - awarded as per London Gazette
dated 1 September 1944 and AFRO 2684/44 dated 15 December 1944. Born 26 December 1916 in Melville,
Saskatchewan (birthplace given on Ferry Command delivery card; confirmed by
letter dated 2 February 1999 from Royal Air Force Personnel Management Agency
to H.A. Halliday). AFRO 1129/41 dated 3
October 1941 reported his promotion from Flying Officer to Flight Lieutenant,
effective 3 September 1941, while with an RAF Special School in Canada. AFRO
2684/44 dated 15 December 1944 (announcing his award) described him as a
Canadian in the RAF. Served in No.107 Squadron, December 1939 to July
1940. Ferry Command delivery card notes
him as active in moving Hudsons between North Bay (where he was an instructor)
and Montreal, but his only confirmed trans-Atlantic delivert was of Mitchel
FV908 in July 1943. NOTE: Sometimes spelled MILLER. Public Record Office Air 2/9019 has citation
drafted when he had flown 2,530 hours (207 in previous six months).
This officer is an excellent flight commander
who, by his hard work, zeal and conscientious manner, has been an inspiration
to the flying instructors under his command.
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MILLER, F/L William Frederic (RAF 1007734) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.32 Elementary Flying Training School,
Bowden, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and
AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945.
This officer's exceptional devotion to duty,
fine service spirit and constant interest in the improvement and welfare of not
only his unit but the service generally, has set a splendid example and has
earned for him the respect of all officers with whom he comes in contact. Much of his time over and above normal
working hours has been devoted to the welfare of his unit and has done much in
raising its general efficiency. This
officer's administrative ability is outstanding and in the performance of his
duties he has at all times rendered highly meritorious services.
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MILLIGAN, S/L Frederick Moir (RAF 37435) - Air
Force Cross - No.32 Service Flying Training School, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
- Awarded as per London Gazette dated 11 June 1942 and AFRO 185/43 dated
5 February 1943.
As Officer Commanding his squadron, this
officer through his keenness, efficiency and extreme devotion to duty whilst
flying has been an inspiration to the flying instructors in his squadron. Through his marked enthusiasm and outstanding
flying ability his unit has attained a high standard of efficiency which has
contributed largely to the output of qualified pilots.
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MITCHELL, S/L John Lewis, MVO, DFC (RAF 78986)
- Legion of Merit, Degree of Legionnaire (United States) - No.31 Air
Navigation School, Port Albert, Ontario - awarded as per London Gazette dated
24 January 1947. Public Record Office Air 2/9682 has recommendation.
Squadron Leader J.L. Mitchell, Royal Air
Force, performed exceptionally meritorious service during his assignment at the
Royal Air Force School of Air Navigation, Port Albert, Canada from December
1941 to April 1942. He collaborated with
personnel of the United States Army Air Force in the development of the Celestial
Navigation and Bombing Trainer, and his thorough analysis of the original
trainer contributed in large measure to the improvement and standardization of
a training device which was successfully used to expedite the training of
thousands of American airmen in celestial, dead-reckoning and radio navigation.
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MITCHELL, F/L Rupert Rolfe Larke (RAF 74723) -
Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - No.15 Service Flying
Training School, Claresholm, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 21 April 1945 and AFRO 802/45 dated 11 May 1945.
During the past five years this officer's
organizing ability coupled with his vigorous and enthusiastic manner has been a
contributing factor in maintaining to a high degree the morale among all the
pupils under him. He possesses a high
degree of leadership, inspires confidence and is a guiding influence to all
those working under him.
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MOORE, Flight Sergeant John (RAF 44541) - British
Empire Medal - No.36 Service Flying Training School, Penhold, Alberta -
Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO
113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
This NCO employed in a Servicing Flight has
consistently shown excellent qualities of leadership and a high standard of
devotion to duty. His capable organizing
ability, keenness, initiative and powers of leadership have been an inspiration
and example to all.
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MORTON, F/L Ronald Vivian (RAF 104386) - Air
Force Cross - No.2 Flying Instructor School, Pearce, Alberta - Awarded as
per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July
1945. As of award he was at No.3
SFTS. Governor General's Records (RG.7
Group 26 Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 7) has citation. When recommended he had flown 2,350 hours,
2,250 as instructor, 200 in previous six months.
This flying instructor has applied himself
diligently to his work at all times in a highly commendable manner. His outstanding ability, coupled with his
zeal and energy in the training of pilots, has resulted in the utmost
confidence and skill being instilled in all those connected with him. In his capacity as examining officer hid
devotion to duty has been of the highest order.
His service has been highly meritorious.
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MOULD, S/L Arthur John Morris (RAF 39172) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.1 General Reconnaissance School,
Summerside, Prince Edward Island - Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944.
This officer, as Chief Instructor, is
responsible for the present efficiency and excellent organization of the
Training Wing of this unit and the Ground Instruction School in
particular. Indefatigable at his work, he
is a constant source of inspiration to those under him. Squadron Leader Mould has worked long hours
night after night writing and editing precis to ensure that the training is
kept up to date.
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MUDIE, Commander Ian Murray Nichol (RN) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.1 Naval Air Gunners' School, Yarmouth,
Nova Scotia - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946. Governor General's Record (RG.7 Group 26
Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 8) has citation.
This officer has filled the position of
Commanding Officer at No.1 Naval Air Gunners' School for a year and a half,
prior to which he was employed as Training Commander for eight months. The outstanding success of the School,
despite many difficulties encountered since its inception, has been almost entirely
due to the most able and painstaking diligence of Commander Mudie. He is a most outstanding officer, possessing
drive and perseverance, and has been indefatigable in his efforts at all times
to achieve the highest possible standards in every phase of the work in his
school. These efforts have met with
significant success through his leadership and have earned for him the abiding
respect and devotion of those serving under him. Commander Mudie's zeal and ability to bring
to completion the most difficult tasks has been an example at all times which
has reflected itself through the officers and men of this school as well as its
graduates.
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NORCOTT, F/L Denis Owen (RAF 124660) - Air
Force Cross - No.7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 14 June 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July
1945. Governor General's Records (RG.7
Group 26 Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 7) has citation. When recommended he had flown 950 hours, 175
as instructor, 100 in previous six months.
This officer has spent eight months at this
Operational Training Unit as officer commanding gunnery squadron, which
squadron he was instrumental in forming and organizing in a smooth running
fashion. He has always devoted himself untiringly
to the imparting of knowledge to his students which has undoubtedly helped to
contribute to a high standard of gunnery training. He has at all times been most co-operative
with the other squadrons and has always taken every advantage of aircraft
availability and weather to complete his flying program. His devotion to duty has set a splendid
example.
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NORTH, S/L Gerald Noel (RAF 46249) - Air
Force Cross - Central Flying School, Trenton - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. NOTE: The latter erroneously listed his award
as an MBE. However, it appears in a list
of AFC recommendations dated 9 November 1945.
Certainly the RAF Air Force List of October 1946 lists him as
having an AFC rather than an MBE. Citation found in Governor General's Records
(RG.7 Group 26 Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 8). When recommended, North had flown 2,783
hours, 2,300 as instructor, 113 in previous six months.
This officer's zeal and intellectual maturity
have been an invaluable asset to flying training in Canada. His unfailing
devotion to duty, coupled with exceptional skill and knowledge has greatly
raised the standards of flying instruction in all phases of training at this
unit. His willingness and cheerful
manner has long been held in high regard by all those with whom he has served.
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OAKSHOTT, Warrant Officer (2nd Class) Arthur
Edward Cyril (RAF 363682) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air -
No.33 Service Flying Training School, Carberry, Manitoba - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
This Warrant Officer has completed 3,700
flying hours of which 1,600 have been instructional flying. He has had a wide service experience at home
and overseas, and his keenness and sense of duty to his pupils never flags. His ability as a pilot and as an instructor
is exceptional. This Warrant Officer is
outstanding in his devotion to duty. He
turns out a good standard of pupil pilots and puts in much hard work, both in
the air and on the ground.
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PARKER, Sergeant John Edward (RAF 1333209) - British
Empire Medal - No.5 Bombing and Gunnery School, Dafoe, Saskatchewan -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 2 March 1943 and AFRO 513/43 dated
26 March 1943.
Following the crash of two Fairey Battle
aircraft, one of which he was piloting during machine gun exercises, Sergeant
Parker, although already injured, with total disregard for his own safety,
crept into the burning aircraft twice to help one of the crew extricate himself
from the wreckage. During these
attempts, Sergeant Parker was severely burned about the legs and face. This outstanding act of bravery, executed
when two aircraft were burning furiously a few yards apart, set an inspiring
example to all those who witnessed the accident.
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PAXTON, A/C Anthony Lauderdale, DFC (Number ?)
- Commander, Order of the British Empire - Director of Air Training,
AFHQ - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June
1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
Born in Sydney, Australia, 7 August 1896; educated at Dulwich College;
was a cattle rancher in Mexico before enlisted in Royal Flying Corps in
Canada. Served in France with No.68
Squadron, Australian Flying Corps; accepted permanent commission in RAF, 1919. Served in Iraq, 1920-22 and 1935; DFC awarded
28 October 1921 for services in Mesopotamia.
In Egypt, 1923-24; Training Staff at Air Ministry for six years; flying
instructor at Netheravon and Cranwell for three years; Chief Flying Instructor
at Central Flying School for 18 months; commanded No.23 Squadron, 1932, and RAF
Station Hawkinge, 1933-34; member of Training Mission to South Africa and
Southern Rhodesia, 1940; loaned to RCAF as Director of Air Training, 1941-43;
Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters, Training Command, 1943-45; Air
Officer Commanding, No.85 Group (British Air Forces of Occupation), 1945-46;
Air Officer Commanding, No.2 Group, 1946-47; Senior Air Staff Officer, British
Air Forces of Occupation, 1947; Director of Personnel at Air Ministry,
1947-49. Retired at an Air Vice-Marshal,
1950 (KBE, CB, DFC). See Photograph PMR
74-297.
This officer has served in the Training
Division of the Royal Canadian Air Force since 15th January 1941. He is on loan from the Royal Air Force. Air Commodore Paxton brought with him from
England a wide and varied experience on training matters acquired as an
Instructor and a Staff Officer. His
knowledge and experience, combined with his sound common sense have been of
inestimable value to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. He has set a high standard in devotion to
duty and his example is an inspiration to his staff. His work is, and has been, outstanding.
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PEARSON, Warrant Officer William Smith (RAF
1003955) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - No. 39 Service
Flying Training School, Swift Current, Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 5 May 1944 and AFRO 1133/44 dated 26 May 1944.
This Warrant Officer, while giving dual
instruction to his pupil, demonstrated a steep turn at 6,000 feet. During his turn, the rivets securing the
elevator lever sheared, resulting in a total loss of all fore and aft control,
causing the aircraft to go into a steep dive from which he was able to recover
by use of the tail trimmer. After
ordering his pupil to bale out, and circling until he had seen him land safely,
he flew the aircraft to the main aerodrome where, by use of the tail trimmer,
he successfully landed the aircraft without further damage. His coolness, skill, and good judgement,
under difficult circumstances not only resulted in the saving of a valuable
aircraft, but also produced extremely valuable evidence of structural failure.
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PENMAN, W/C William Mitchell (RAF 37363) - Air
Force Cross - No.2 Bombing and Gunnery School, Mossbank, Saskatchewan. -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 20 October 1942 and AFRO 185/43
dated 5 February 1943. Born May 1917;
educated at Royal Hugh School, Edinburgh; enlisted 1935 and commissioned. Served in No.19 Squadron and then No.801
Squadron (HMS Furious). Promoted
to Flight Lieutenant, 19139 and made instructor at Netheravon; to Canada in
1940 where he was promoted to Squadron Leader and Wing Commander. On return to
England posted to No.61 Squadron (DFC, 10 September 1943 for services in No.61
Squadron and Mentioned in Despatches).
Killed in action, October 1943.
On being posted to Canada late in 1939 this
officer served at No.1 Service Flying Training School and Advanced Training
Squadron, Camp Borden and later for a period of 20 months at No.2 Bombing and
Gunnery School, Mossbank, Saskatchewan.
During his period of service at No.2 Bombing and Gunnery School, he was,
in a large measure, responsible for the organization and carrying out of the
training procedure at this unit working under difficult conditions. This officer has set an exceptional example
to all flying personnel at the station, and his initiative and devotion to duty
have at all times been of the highest order.
He has completed 1,150 hours of flying time.
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PETERSON, LAC Peter George (NZ 4210033) - British
Empire Medal - No.5 Bombing and Gunnery School, Dafoe, Saskatchewan -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 26 May 1944. Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26
Volume 58, file 190-I, dossier 5) has recommendation submitted to Governor
General on 25 April 1944.
This airman was on a training flight recently
in an aircraft which crashed in the vicinity of the bombing and gunnery school
aerodrome, and immediately burst into flames.
Due to the crash all occupants were rendered unconscious. This airman was the first to recover and,
with complete disregard for his own safety and despite multiple lacerations and
two fractured ribs, made his way through the torn fuselage to his two fellow
trainees. He aroused them by vigorous
shaking and assisted them from the burning aircraft, during which action he
sustained second degree burns to his face.
He then made his way to the pilot, who had been thrown from the
aircraft, and, in spite of exploding petrol and ammunition, dragged him to a
safe distance. This airman displayed
exceptional fortitude and courage in his gallant rescue action.
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PEXTON, W/C Richard Dunning (RAF 72150) - Air
Force Cross - No.34 Service Flying Training School - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 26 October 1943 and AFRO 2386/43 dated 19 November 1943. Born in Whinley, Yorkshire, 1913; enlisted in
RAF Reserve, 1935; transferred to Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 1937 to
train as pilot; commissioned 1938; called out 1039; awarded Air Efficiency
Award, 1943. Air Ministry Bulletin 11845
refers. Governor General's Records (RG.7
Group 26 Volume 57, file 190-I, dossier 3) has citation.
Wing Commander Pexton as a flying instructor
and Chief Flying Instructor has carried out his duties with exceptional
keenness and ability. His overseas
operational experience, efficiency and extreme devotion to duty have inspired
confidence and set an example to both instructors and pupils. His excellent qualities of character and
leadership together with his ability have largely contributed to the success of
the flying training at this unit.
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PHINN, Flight Sergeant James Alexander (RAF
370348) - British Empire Medal - No.33 Service Flying Training School,
Carberry, Manitoba - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945
and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945.
Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Volume 58, file 190-I, dossier
6) has citation.
This non-commissioned officer has at all times
shown keenness and skill as a technical non-commissioned officer in the repair
squadron. He has given unstintingly of
his time and efforts in working long hours, often under difficult
conditions. His diligence and ability
are most praiseworthy and at all times he has displayed exceptional devotion to
duty.
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PORTLOCK, W/C John Griffin (RAF 44208) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.31 General Reconnaissance School,
Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island - Awarded 1 January 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944. NOTE: In August 1953 an RCAF Auxiliary
officer, Squadron Leader John Griffin Portlock, was awarded the Queen's
Coronation Medal. Is this the same
officer, transferred to the RCAF ?
This officer, as Chief Technical Officer for a
number of years, has been unsparing of himself in his exceptionally energetic
handling and organizing of his duties under very difficult circumstances. His great devotion to duty, initiative and
the exceptional application of his technical knowledge have been a wonderful
example to all members of the unit and have been of invaluable assistance in
building up the unit to its present state of efficiency.
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POWELL, Sergeant Thomas Roy (RAF 1263283) - British
Empire Medal - No.1 "Y" Depot - Awarded as per London Gazette
dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946).
By his devotion to duty and splendid example as a Physical Training
Instructor he has contributed to a large extent to the welfare, physical
fitness, and moral elevation of a large number of personnel, whilst awaiting
transportation to the United Kingdom and schools in Canada. The amount and quality of work done by him
over the past 18 months is far beyond the normal and has contributed largely to
the welfare of all personnel.
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POWELL, F/O William Garth (RAF 106361) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.31 Operational Training Unit, Debert,
Nova Scota - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 26 October 1943 and
AFRO 2386/43 dated 19 November 1943 and Canada Gazette of that
date.
This officer, employed on flying instruction
for the past two and a half years, has an extensive flying record. He is a capable and energetic flying
instructor and has carried out his duties in a very efficient and loyal manner.
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PRESS, P/O Leslie George (RAF 117153) - Air
Force Cross - No.31 General Reconnaissance School, Charlottetown, Prince
Edward Island. - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and
AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
This officer has served as staff pilot with
this unit for two years in England and Canada.
Throughout this time his work has invariably been of the very highest
order. He has always shown such a keen
desire to complete any task thoroughly that his name has become a by-word
amongst staff pilots and pupils alike, indicative of a fine measure of
satisfactory, helpful instruction. He
has portrayed [sic] an exceptional devotion to duty, willingly and cheerfully
undertaking any task required of him at any time. He has done a total of 1,400 hours flying at
this unit and 1,8000 hours altogether.
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RAE, F/L John Philip (RAF 70660) - Air
Force Cross - No.32 General Reconnaissance School, Charlottetown, Prince
Edward Island - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 11 June 1942 and
AFRO 185/43 dated 5 February 1943. Born st Ilford, Essex, 2 March 1906; home in
London; involved with Ferry Command work from June to August 1942 (Venturas)
and again from September 1943 to February 1944 (Dakotas).
Since his arrival at this unit in December
1940, this officer, more than any other engaged in regular flying training has,
by his example and instruction to other staff pilots in the flying squadron,
raised to a high standard the most valuable methods of reconnaissance
instruction in the air. He has
constantly carried out his flying training duties in an exceptionally fine
manner which has resulted in a large output of highly trained aircrew. His marked flying ability was demonstrated on
one occasions when he, with considerable personal hazard and under great
difficulty, flew a forced-landed aircraft from a small and confined space
safely back to the aerodrome.
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RALPH, S/L Richard John (RAF 79526) - Air
Force Cross - Ferry Command - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 31
August 1943. Born in Chiswick, London,
England, 17 March 1921; home in Morayshire, Scotland, although at the time of
the award itwas announced his home was in North Bay, Ontario; 2nd Lieutenant,
Berkshire Regiment, 1933; to RAFVR, 1937; commissioned 1940; promoted Acting
Squadron Leader, 1942. Associated with
Ferry Command work from May 1942 to at least November 1944. Ferry Command cards
at DHist show him making his first delivery (that of Fortress FK206), 22 May
1942; he appears to have been at North Bay from July 1942 to June 1943. No citation other than "in recognition
of distinguished service with the Royal Air Force." Public Records Office Air 2/8968 has
recommendation dated 14 July 1943 when he was at North Bay, Ontario. NOTE: This man has been incorrectly described
in places as a Canadian in the RAF, but his connection with this country was
only through Ferry Command services here.
When recommended he had flown 6,300 hours of which 336 hours had been in
previous six months.
This officer has been Chief Instructor at
North Bay which will celebrate its first anniversiary on July 17th. He hs been
mainly responsible for the development of this unit both on the training and
administrative sides. He himself is a very capable instructor and delivery
pilot.
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RALPHS, S/L Walter James (RAF 35193) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - RCAF Station Mountain View - Awarded 1
January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21
January 1944. DHist file 181.009 D.1244
(RG.24 Vol.20596) has letter dated 28 July 1943 describing 22 years' service in
RAF, when he had served in England, Iraq, Egypt, Palestine, Transjordan, India,
Singapore, and as instructor to Japanese Navy. The recommendation (for an OBE)
was dated 28 July 1943. Described as one
of the earliest RAF officers to arrive in Canada, posted to Air Armament School
as instructor in January 1940 and assumed command of Air Armament School,
January 1942. Since returned to UK.
This officer has been connected with an Air
Armament School for the past three years.
His thoroughness and the conscientious manner in which he has carried
out his duties have set a high standard for his staff and pupils. His zeal and wide service experience have done
much to promote the present high standard of Armament training in Canada.
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READER, Sergeant Paul Augustine (RAF 753005) -
British Empire Medal - No.34 Elementary Flying Training School - Awarded
as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25
January 1946).
Sergeant Reader has been employed in the
Orderly Room for over two years. He has
performed his assigned duties as non-commissioned officer in charge with
unfailing ability and initiative, setting a fine example by his painstaking
thoroughness in everything he has undertaken.
His contribution to the administrative work of this unit has been
outstanding.
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REES, F/L Granville (RAF 43254) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.31 Operational Training Unit, Debert,
Nova Scotia - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2
June 1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
Flight Lieutenant Rees is a very keen and
efficient instructor. By his cheerful
and conscientious manner he has encouraged all members of the unit in the
performance of their duties. He has, by
his assiduous and energetic manner, achieved excellent results as a Flying
Instructor, and later as Chief Flying Instructor, at this unit. This officer has completed 337 flying hours
during the past six months.
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REEVE, S/L Edward Arthur (RAF 73364) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova
Scotia - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO
82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
This officer has been employed in the
difficult and onerous task of Chief Ground Instructor for a year and a
half. He has shown exceptional devotion
to duty and has not spared himself in his efforts to improve training
generally, which has now reached a high standard. During this period approximately 1,285 pupils
have successfully passed out from this unit and this is largely due to this
officer's personality, understanding and exceptional organizing ability.
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REID, F/L Andrew Keirs Murdockson (RAF 111117)
- Air Force Cross - No.2 Flying Instructor School, Pearce, Alberta -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 21 April 1945 and AFRO 802/45 dated
11 May 1945. At No.17 SFTS as of award.
Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Volume 58, file 190-I, dossier
6) has citation. When recommended he had
flown 2,100 hours, 1,900 as instructor, 300 in previous six months.
This officer, as a flying instructor, has
consistently displayed initiative and untiring energy in the performance of his
duty. By his outstanding organizing and
supervising ability he has set a splendid example to all with whom he
serves. The results obtained by this
officer have been of the highest standard and he has instilled the utmost
confidence in his brother officers and
pupils alike. His devotion to duty has
been outstanding.
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REILLY, Corporal Terence Desmond (RAF 550357)
- Air Force Medal - No. 31 Air Navigation School, Port Albert, Ontario -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated
15 January 1943. Born in London (birthplace provided by RAF Personnel
Management Agency, letter dated 2 February 1999 to H.A. Halliday).
Corporal Reilly has served in this unit as a
Wireless Operator Air Crew since January 1937.
His work has involved not only long hours on navigational flights by day
and night, but on operational anti-submarine patrols as well, the latter work
being done before his unit came to Canada.
At all times Corporal Reilly has shown great initiative and keenness,
and has done excellent work in training young and inexperienced wireless
operators air crew sent to this unit.
Largely owing to his work and initiative the success of W/T
communication on long range navigational flights within this unit has reached a
high standard of efficiency. In the
course of these duties Corporal Reilly has flown 1,860 hours. His loyalty, unselfishness, and devotion to
duty under all conditions of service are outstandingly high.
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RENDLE, F/L Robin (RAF 72209) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.31 Elementary Flying Training School,
DeWinton, Alberta - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1943
and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
This officer has been employed continuously on
flying training since 1935. He displays
the keenest interest in flying instruction.
His skill, exceptional enthusiasm, and love for flying have been an
inspiration to all instructors in this school.
He has flown a total of 3,770 hours.
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RICHARDSON, Flight Sergeant Harold (RAF
512127) - British Empire Medal - No.2 Bombing and Gunnery School,
Mossbank, Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January
1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946).
Flight Sergeant Richardson, during his period
of service as Senior Armament Instructor at this unit, has proved himself to be
most efficient and reliable and has set an excellent example to all those with
whom he comes in contact. He has served
with the Royal Air Force for over twelve years with praiseworthy efficiency and
devotion to duty.
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ROBBINS, Corporal Arthur Edwin (RAF 844324) - British
Empire Medal - No.36 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova Scotia -
Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June 1943 and
AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Volume 57, file 190-I, dossier
3) has citation.
This NCO has at all times displayed
exceptional zeal and initiative in the performance of his duties as a Fabric
Worker. He has, by his ingenuity,
greatly improved the efficiency of Target Towers at this Unit. Corporal Robbins has assumed duties over and
above those normally required by his position and carried them out in a very
efficient manner. His devotion to duty has been an inspiration to all members
of the Unit.
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SKILBECK, Corporal John Richard (RAF 992700) -
British Empire Medal - No.36 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova
Scotia - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June
1943 and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
Corporal Skilbeck, as a Fitter in the Repair
Squadron of this unit, has performed his duties in a highly conscientious and
meritorious manner. He is diligent and
cheerful in the performance of his duties, and has an exceptional knowledge of
his trade. This NCO has voluntarily
worked exceptionally long hours on many occasions and by his devotion to duty
has set an excellent example to personnel with whom he comes in contact.
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REVILL, F/L Jack Redmond (RAF 157832) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air -Station Dorval - Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1946. Public
Records Office Air 2/9144 has recommendation, drafted when he had flown a total
of 1,103 hours, 150 hours in previous six months; had flown a total of 49 hours
on air/sea rescue duties. Ferry Command
pilot with several crossings to his credit.
During the search for a missing RY-3 aircraft
over the Western Atlantic off Newfoundland on July 6th, 1945, Flying Officer
[sic] Revill located two aircraft dinghies containing six men belonging to the
crew of another aircraft, a Liberator of No.10 Canadian Squadron, which had
been engaged in the search and which had crashed into the water due to an
apparent technical failure. In spite of the hazards of alighting on the water
due to the relatively high swell, Flying Officer Revill exercised consideable
skill and coolness in alighting alongside the dinghies and picking up the
passenegers.
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ROBERTSON, S/L Alan William (RAF 79817) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.19 Elementary Flying Training School,
Virden, Manitoba - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946
and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
As Chief Ground Instructor, this officer's
main interests have been for the betterment of conditions under which the
pupils worked and the continued improvement of flying instruction. He has succeeded in enthusing unsurpassed
spirit and morale of his staff of instructors and pupils no matter the cost to
himself. He has undertaken tasks far
beyond the call of duty and has succeeded in establishing a model Ground
Instruction School. His zeal and energy
is unbounded. He is a fine officer and
endeavours to put his widespread experience in the service to unexcelled use
for the benefit of others.
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ROBINSON, F/O Keith Edward, DFC (AUS 400031) -
Air Force Cross - Dorval - awarded as per London Gazette dated 31
August 1943. Born in Lismore, New South
Wales, 7 April 1921. Aircraft electrical
mechanc before the war, employed by Australian National Airways.. Enlisted in RAAF, Melbourne, 29 April 1940;
to No.1 ITS, Somens, that date; to No.5 EFTS, Waromine, 27 June 1940; to No.2
Embarkation Depot, Bradfield Park, 23 August 1940; embarked from Sydney for
Canada, 5 September 1940; arrived in Canada 26 September 1940; commissioned at
No.2 SFTS; 10 December 1940; to RAF in UK, 25 December 1940; to No.11 OTU, 5
January 1941; to No.9 Squadron, 17 April 1941; promoted Flying Officer, 10 June
1941; DFC awarded 21 November 1941 for services with No.9 Squadron. To No.45 Group, Dorval, 1 July 1942; promoted
Flight Lieutenant, 10 December 1943; promoted Squadron Leader, 1 July 1944; to
No.88 TSP, Nassau, 13 September 1944; to No.7 Ferrying Unit, Nassau, same day;
to No.45 Group Headquarters, 20 January 1945; to No.88 TSP, 11 April 1945; to
No.45 Group Headquarters, 29 June 1945.
Embarked from San Franciso, 24 January 1946; arrived in Sydney, 12 February
1946; released 2 April 1946. Public
Records Office Air 2/8968 has recommended AFC citation, drafted when he had
flown 1,727 hours, of which 325 hours had been in previous six months. Served in Ferry Command from 4 July 1942
onwards; was instructing at Nassau in early 1944.
This officer is the senior flying instructor
at Dorval and has given more than 1,000 hours dual on modern American aircraft.
This figure includes 400 hours on instrument flying and landing procedure.
Flying Officer Robinson is an exceptional pilot and a hard working instructor.
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ROCKEY, Flight Sergeant Leslie Sydney (RAF
569639) - British Empire Medal - No.31 Operational Training Unit,
Debert, Nova Scotia. Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1943 and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943.
Flight Sergeant Rockey has rendered
meritorious service of an exceptionally high standard over a long period of
time. His sound technical knowledge and
outstanding devotion to duty as NCO in charge of the Maintenance Wing Armament
Section have been responsible for a very high standard of armament
serviceability. He has displayed keen
interest in his work and sound organizing ability. He is most unselfish in the giving of his
spare time to assist others and is largely responsible for the high standard
and excellent spirit which exists at his unit.
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ROGERS, S/L Denis Dart (RAF 37944) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.39 Service Flying Training School,
Swift Current, Saskatchewan - Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1
January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946.
This officer has been an excellent Squadron
Commander for nearly two years and has carried out all his duties quietly and
efficiently. His general attitude to
service life has been an inspiring example to his fellow officers and men.
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ROGERS, G/C Charles Frederick George (RAF
21195) - Officer, Order of the British Empire - Air Force
Headquarters. Awarded as per London
Gazette dated 1 January 1945 and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945.
This officer has served with the Royal
Canadian Air Force for the past four years and at present is Director of
Accounts. The work of this directorate
is large and arduous and comprises all procedures of accounting. Prior to his present position, this officer
was Director of External Liaison at the time when the Royal Air Force schools
were in full operation and did unqualified excellent work in maintaining the
Royal Air Force accounts and dealing
with all problems connected therewith.
In 1943, Group Captain Rogers proceeded to the United Kingdom with the
Air Member for Accounts and Finances on the work of organizing the pay of all
Canadians in the Royal Canadian Air Force overseas and in the establishment of the
Base Pay Office in London. He remained
in London until the new system was in operation and, by his unstinted efforts
and devotion to duty, was responsible to a great measure for the success of the
new system. Throughout his service with
the Royal Canadian Air Force, this officer has applied himself diligently. He has at all times displayed a very keen
interest in his work and the Service generally and, by the very accurate and
efficient manner with which he has carried it through, has set an excellent
example to all those serving under him.
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ROLLES, W/C Benjamin Henry (RAF 35032) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - Technical Training School, Clinton, Ontario -
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1946 and AFRO 82/46 dated
25 January 1946.
This officer is employed ac Chief Technical