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WOODROW JOHN P/O(P) J17226//R105683. From Fairview, Alberta. Died Jan 7/43 age 22. #175 Squadron (Stop At Nothing). P/O Perry slipped as he was jumping across a stream and died of his injuries while in the #1 Neurological Hospital, Bassingstoke, Hampshire, England. Pilot Officer Pilot Perry is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.
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SHELDON WILLIAM WEELEY F/L(P) J10259. From PeIly, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jan 20/44 age 24. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Motem). Target - Berlin, Germany. Please see Dowler N.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Perry has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.
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ROBERT RILEY F/L(N) J9503. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Mar 24/44 age 33. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Leclerc J.N. for casualty list and flight detail. F/L Perry graduated from SFTS at Paulson, Manitoba in the fall of 1941 and completed one tour of thirty operations with Coastal Command. He returned to Canada as an instructor, went back on operations in England and was killed on duty. Flight Lieutenant Navigator Perry has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.
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NELSON ROBERT P/O(AG) J95539//R207970. From Seeley's Bay, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 29/44 age 19. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Molem). Lancaster aircraft #LM 755 missing from daylight operations over Dortmund, Germany. One Canadian, FS R.G. Winchester, was taken Prisoner of War. Five of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Perry is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.
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NAP KING F/O(BA) J26300. From Springfield, Missouri, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jan 25/44 age 28. #16 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft #BK 501 lost whilst on a leaflet-dropping operation over Granville, France. F/O J.G. Johnson, Sgts D.G. Mitchell, and W.K. Rodgers were also killed. Two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Perry is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Lessay, Manche, France.
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KEITH OLIVER WO1(P) R87712. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Died Aug 23/43 age 22. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft #DT 723 missing during a night attack on April 3, 1943 against Essen, Germany. WO W.S. Beatty was also killed. Seven Canadians, P/O J. Lago, F/L J.H. Colwell, F/O W.H. Hoddinott, FS A.E. Waugh, Sgts A.B. Granbois, W.W. Phipps, and WO Perry were taken Prisoners of War. WO Perry died as a P.O.W. in August, 1943. Warrant Officer Class I Pilot Perry has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.
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JOSEPH FS(AG) R131937. From Ceurbo, New Mexico, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jan 5/43 age 24. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Molem). Lancaster aircraft #W 4796 failed to return from operations over Berlin, Germany. Six crew members, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Perry has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.
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HARRY FS(BA) R58888. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Sep 4/43 age 24. #15 Squadron (Aim Sure). Stirling aircraft #BK 774 did not return from a mine-laying operation. Six crew members, not Canadians, were also killed. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Perry is buried in the Cemetery at Frederikshavn, Jutland, Denmark.
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GEORGE SIDNEY SGT(AG) K258127. From Lethbridge, Alberta. Killed Sep 12/44 age 18. #1658 Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft missing. Please see Sobeski V. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Perry has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.
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GEORGE CYRIL SGT(AG) 581005 - Royal Air Force. From Revelstoke, British Columbia. Killed in Action Apr 15/40 age 22. #83 Squadron (Strike To Defend). Hampden aircraft lost off the coast of Norway. Three of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Perry has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.
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DAVID HAMILTON F/L(P) J6708. From Freeport, Digby County, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action May 12/44 age 26. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Target - Boulogne, France. Please see Sinclair G.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Perry is buried in the Calais Canadian War Cemetery, Leubringen, Pas De Calais, France.
SEELER, George Nelson Perry Pilot Officer, No.3 FIS, C29833 Air Force Cross RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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SEELER, P/O (now F/O) George Nelson Perry (C29833) - Air Force Cross - No.3 FIS - Award effective 5 May 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1133/44 dated 26 May 1944. Born 30 July 1906. Enlisted in Windsor, Ontario, 21 August 1940 as Flying Instructor and posted to Trenton. To No.12 EFTS, 6 October 1940. Promoted Sergeant, 6 November 1940. Promoted WO1, 6 April 1942. To No.6 SFTS, 10 October 1942. To No.3 Flying Instructor School, 22 January 1943. Commissioned 1 July 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 1 January 1944. To No.1 Composite Training School, 28 January 1944. To No.1 Release Centre, 8 January 1945. Retired 23 January 1945. Postwar editor of magazine Wings in Space. Award presented 13 June 1945. Governor General's Records, RG.7 Group 26, Volume 57, file 190-I has citation; notes that at time of recommendation he had flown 3,000 hours, 2,700 as instructor, 555 in past six months. // During the past three years in which this officer has been employed on flying instructional duties, he has displayed unflagging energy, undaunted spirit and untiring enthusiasm in pursuit of his work, completing an average of almost 900 instructional flying hours a year. His exceptional ability as an instructor and persistent cheerfulness under varying conditions has been an inspiration and example to all with whom he has come in contact.
PERRY, Arthur Jackson Pilot Officer, No.7 Squadron, J93519 Distinguished Flying Cross RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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PERRY, P/O Arthur Jackson (J93519) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.7 Squadron - Award effective 5 July 1945 as per London Gazette dated 20 July 1945 and AFRO 1619/45 dated 19 October 1945. Born 16 March 1921 at Spencerville, Ontario; home there (student); enlisted Hamilton, 16 April 1942 in Wireless Electrical trade. Remustered for aircrew and posted to No.5 ITS, 24 August 1942; graduated 7 November 1942 and promoted LAC; to No.13 EFTS, 5 December 1942. Ceased training and posted to Composite Training School, Trenton, 28 December 1942. To No.7 BGS, 19 February 1943; to No.1 AOS, 29 May 1943; graduated and promoted Sergeant on 23 July 1943. To “Y” Depot, 6 August 1943. To United Kingdom, 25 August 1943. Commissioned 30 January 1945. Promoted Flying Officer, 30 July 1945. Repatriated 5 August 1945. Released 24 September 1945. Medal presented 1 December 1948. Accidentally killed, Kempville, Ontario, 15 June 1973. No citation other than "completed...numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which [he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty". Public Records Office Air 2/9083 has recommendation dated 13 March 1945 when he had flown 33 sorties (155 hours). Sortie sheet not sent from England. // Pilot Officer Perry has now completed 33 operational sorties, all in the Pathfinder Force, on this squadron, which includes 21 Marker trips. // This officer has set a fine example by his devotion to duty and conspicuous ability. His cheerful disregard of personal danger and dogged determination to give of his best no matter what the circumstances, have inspired a fine confidence in his crew and set them a high standard of all round efficiency.
McELHANNEY, Thomas Perry Flight Lieutenant, No.417 Squadron, J77772 Distinguished Flying Cross RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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McELHANNEY, F/L Thomas Perry (J7772) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.417 Squadron - Award effective 22 December 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 293/45 dated 16 February 1945. Born September 1921 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; home in Ottawa. Educated at Queen's University where he was in COTC. Enlisted in Ottawa, 23 December 1940 and posted to No.1 Manning Depot. To No.1A Manning Depot, 14 January 1941. To No.13 SFTS (guard duty), 7 February 1941; to No.3 ITS, 22 April 1941; graduated and promoted LAC, 28 May 1941; posted that date to No.13 EFTS; graduated 15 July 1941 and posted that date to No.9 SFTS; graduated and commissioned 25 September 1941. To Embarkation Depot, 26 September 1941; to RAF overseas, 12 October 1941. Promoted Flying Officer, 25 September 1942. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 25 September 1943. Repatriated 25 January 1945; to No.2 SFTS, 26 February 1945; to Composite Training School, 22 March 1945; to No.1 Air Command, 11 April 1945; to Trenton, 10 June 1945; to No.4 Release Centre, 22 October 1945; retired 26 October 1945. DFC sent by registered mail, 24 April 1946. This officer has completed two notable tours of operational duty. He has displayed the highest standard of skill and determination and throughout his devotion to duty has been unfailing. In September 1944 he led a formation of aircraft in an attack on a building which the enemy was using as a strong point. After a successful bombing run, during which his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire, Flight Lieutenant McElhanney led his formation in again to rake the position with a hail of bullets. As a result the enemy abandoned his position. A few days later Flight Lieutenant McElhanney flew with great distinction on a similar assignment.
PERRY, Robert Allan Flying Officer, No.640 Squadron, J35522 Distinguished Flying Cross RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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PERRY, F/O Robert Allan (J35522) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.640 Squadron - Award effective 15 March 1945 as per London Gazette dated 27 March 1945 and AFRO 1085/45 dated 29 June 1945. Born 4 October 1922 in Windsor, Ontario; home there; enlisted there 7 March 1941 for General Duties (Trumpeter) and posted to No.1 Manning Depot. To Trenton and Composite Training School, 7 June 1941. Reclassified as Physical Training Instructor and posted to Halifax, 28 July 1941 with rank of Corporal. Promoted Sergeant, 1 October 1941. To No.4 Manning Depot, 16 October 1942. Remustered to aircrew and posted to No.5 ITS, date uncertain; may have graduated 1 May 1943 but not posted to No.1 BGS until 15 May 1943; graduated 6 August 1943 and posted next day to No.1 AOS; graduated and commissioned 17 September 1943. To “Y” Depot, 1 October 1943. Taken on strength of No.3 PRC, 21 October 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 17 March 1944. Repatriated 18 June 1945. To No.8 OTU, 19 June 1945. To Greenwood, 31 July 1945. To “K”, 20 September 1945. To Greenwood again, 24 October 1945. To Release Centre, 17 November 1945. Retired 21 November 1945. Earned a Masters Degree in Education; spent 30 years as teacher ans principal. Medal sent by registered mail. Died in Sarnia, Ontario, 1986 as per Airforce Magazine of January-February-March 1987. // This officer has taken part in a large number of operational sorties. He has attacked such heavily defended targets as Stuttgart, Kiel, Duisburg and Bochum. On one occasion in August 1944 he was bomb aimer in an aircraft which was badly damaged by anti-aircraft fire when crossing the enemy coast. While over the target area further damage was sustained. Although slightly injured in the eye by a splinter from the shattered windscreen, Flying Officer Perry successfully bombed his objective. At all times his cheerful courage and devotion to duty have been worthy of the highest praise.
PERRY, John Wycliffe Flight Lieutenant, No.405 Squadron, J9192 Distinguished Flying Cross RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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PERRY, F/L John Wycliffe (J9192) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 2 October 1944 as per London Gazette dated 13 October 1944 and AFRO 2637/44 dated 8 December 1944. Born May 1921 at Schomberg, Ontario; home in Woodbridge, Ontario; enlisted Toronto 11 February 1941. To No.1 Manning Depot, 16 February 1941. To No.4 Manning Depot, 4 April 1941. To No.119 (BR) Squadron, for non-flying duties, 19 April 1941. To No.1 ITS, 27 May 1941; promoted LAC, 14 July 1941 and posted that date to No.20 EFTS; to No.16 SFTS, 13 September 1941; graduated and commissioned 5 December 1941. To Trenton, 24 December 1941. To No.16 SFTS, 27 February 1942. Promoted Flying Officer, 15 November 1942. To ?Y? Depot, 9 June 1943. To United Kingdom, 20 July 1943. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 5 December 1943; promoted Squadron Leader, 19 July 1944. Flew two tours. Repatriated 27 November 1944. To No.1 Air Command, 9 January 1945. To No.1 Communications Flight, 23 May 1945. To Release Centre, 11 October 1945. Released 18 October 1945. DSO and DFC presented 30 November 1949. No citation other than \"completed...numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which [he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty\". Public Records Office Air 2/9026 has recommendation dated 20 July 1944 when he had flown 34 sorties (122 hours 15 minutes), 5 January to 18 July 1944. * counted as 1/3 an operation # daylight operation MB=Master Bomber 5 January 1944 - Stettin (8.30) 14 January 1944 - Brunswick (4.35) 24 February 1944 - Schweinfurt (7.00) 25 February 1944 - Augsburg (6.50) 1 March 1944 - Stuttgart (7.05) 30 March 1944 - Nuremburg (6.25) 9 April 1944 - Lille (2.55)* 10 April 1944 - Laon (3.50)* 11 April 1944 - Aachen (3.35) 20 April 1944 - Lens (3.00)* 22 April 1944 - Laon (3.50)* 26 April 1944 - Essen (3.45) 3 May 1944 - Montdidier (2.55) 6 May 1944 - Mantes Gassicourt (2.55) 19 May 1944 - Mont Couple (1.55) 22 May 1944 - Dortmund (3.40) 27 May 1944 - Rennes (3.40) 28 May 1944 - Dunkirk (1.40) 31 May 1944 - Mont Couple (2.00) 5 June 1944 - Longues (3.00) 7 June 1944 - Foret-de-Cerisy (3.30) 9 June 1944 - Rennes (4.15) 11 June 1944 - Tours (5.15) 12 June 1944 - Amiens (2.45) 15 June 1944 - Lens (2.10) 16 June 1944 - Sterkrade (3.35) 17 June 1944 - Neuville (2.30) 24 June 1944 - Middel Straete (1.55) 4 July 1944 - Brenvisi (2.20, MB)# 5 July 1944 - Watten (1.40) 6 July 1944 - Croixdale (2.30, MB)# 7 July 1944 - Caen (2.55, MB)# 9 July 1944 - Mont Condon (2.05, MB)# 12 July 1944 - Acquet (2.40, MB) 14 July 1944 - Anderbelck (1.40, MB) 18 July 1944 - Caen (2.25)# 18 July 1944 - Acquet (1.30) This officer is a very keen and capable Captain. He is a first class pilot with a high sense of devotion to duty and an unquenchable spirit which has acted as incentive to all members of his crew. On one occasion his aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter and badly damaged, but this did not in any way deter him from completing his mission successfully and returning his aircraft to base. The fine leadership and personal example set by this officer is most commendable. Strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. PERRY, S/L John Wycliffe, DFC (J9192) - Distinguished Service Order - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 2 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 471/45 dated 16 March 1945. This officer is a highly efficient pilot and captain of aircraft. He has completed two tours of duty, during which he has attacked a wide variety of enemy targets. His successes are a splendid tribute to his outstanding ability, great personal courage and iron determination. His example both in the air and on the ground has been most inspiring. Note: The fighter attack which was mentioned in the citation to his DFC is described in a Combat Report (Air 50/248), 22/23 April 1944 involving Lancaster ND412 (X/405). Crew was F/L J.E. Perry, F/O K.H. Reynolds (navigator,RAF, later awarded DFC), F/O R.W. Hiscott (bomb aimer, RCAF, later awarded DFC), P/O G.B. Mellons (WOP, RCAF), Sergeant A. McLennan (RCAF, mid-upper gunner), Sergeant J.R. McCrae (RCAF, rear gunner, killed) and Sergeant T.J. Beach (flight engineer, RAF). Crew list blurred on Combat Report and should be checked against Operational Record Book. While on operations to Laon and in the target area at a position of 49.34N 03.30E, Lancaster aircraft ?X?, No.ND412 of 405 (RCAF) Squadron was surprised by an enemy fighter identified by the W/Air as a Ju.88. Time of the encounter was 0003 while flying at 8,000 feet altitude, before the bombs were released. Visibility was good with no cloud and no moon. Slight smoke haze below. The first indication of the attack was when hits were scored on the bomber by cannon and machine gun fire, the trace of which was sighted by the Bomb Aimer coming from a position on the fine starboard quarter. Only one short burst was fired which killed the rear gunner, setting fire to his parachute and the H2S after which the fighter broke away port quarter up and was sighted by the W/Air and identified. Only one attack was made and no word was received from the rear gunner; the mid-upper gunner did not sight the attack. Considerable damage was caused to the bomber which rendered unserviceable the following equipment - D.R. Compass, I.F.F., W/C. W/T, H2S, R/W, elevation and rudders. Two fires were started, one in the rear turret and one in the H2S compartment; these were extinguished by members of the crew. Monica was not in use at the time of the attack.
PERRY, John Kenneth Flying Officer, No.425 Squadron, J19050 Distinguished Flying Cross RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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PERRY, F/O John Kenneth (J19050) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.425 Squadron - Award effective 4 November 1944 as per London Gazette dated 17 November 1944 and AFRO 239/45 dated 9 February 1945. Born 19 September 1920 at Howarden, Saskatchewan; home there (motor mechanic and farmer). Enlisted in Saskatchewan, 28 June 1940. To No.1 ITS, 22 July 1941; promoted LAC and posted to No.2 WS, 16 September 1940. To No.2 BGS, 19 January 1941. Graduated and promoted Sergeant, 17 March 1941. To Embarkation Depot, 27 March 1941. Overseas as of 5 April 1941. Taken on strength of No.3 PRC, Bournemouth, 20 April 1941. To No.2 Radio School, 28 April 1941. To No.2 (Coastal) OTU, 2 June 1941. To No.217 Squadron, 15 October 1941. To Thorney island, 28 October 1941. To No.217 Squadron, 4 January 1942. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 February 1942. To No.47 Squadron, 7 September 1942. Promoted WO2, 1 November 1942. Returned to United Kingdom following Mediterranean service and posted to Leuchars, 22 December 1942. To No.5 (Coastal) OTU, 12 February 1943 as radar innstructor. To No.3 School of General Reconnaissance, Squires Gate, 20 June 1943, instructing in radar. Commissioned 9 September 1943. To Canada on special leave, 3 December 1943. To RCAF overseas, 30 January 1944. To No.61 Base, 14 February 1944. Attached to No.1659 Conversion Unit, 20 February to 13 April 1944. Promoted Flying Officer, 9 March 1944. To No.425 Squadron, 13 April 1944 (Signals Leader). Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 30 August 1944. To No.22 OTU, 15 February 1945. Repatriated 8 August 1945. Retired 16 October 1945. Attended University of Saskatchewan (Engineering). Rejoined RCAF in Construction Engineer Branch, 21 September 1949 at AFHQ. To No.9406 Unit, Saskatoon, 2 April 1950. To Goose Bay, 4 June 1950. To No.2 Construction and Maintenance Unit, Calgary, 6 June 1951. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 June 1952. To Moose Jaw, 2 December 1952. To AFHQ, 21 July 1956. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 January 1957. To Training Command Headquarters, 1 August 1961. Retired 6 November 1967. Died in Victoria, 5 July 1991. No citation other than "completed...numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which [he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty." DHist file 181.009 D.1633 (RG.24 Vol.20603) has recommendation dated 14 August 1944 when he had flown 23 sorties (119 hours 50 minutes). First tour was 28 March 1942 to 2 September 1942 (ten sorties). First two sorties were in Coastal Command, followed by Portreath-Gibraltar (4 June 1942, 8 hours 20 minutes) and Gibraltar-Malta (9 June 1942, 7 hours 30 minutes). Attack on Italian fleet at Crete (15 June 1942, 4 hours 30 minutes, claim hit on battleship), and further attacks on Italian vessels on 15 June (same day), 20 June, 17 July and 23 July 1942 (on the latter his pilot wounded by flak but they scored a hit on motor vessel). On 2 September 1942 flew Malta-Cairo. Recommended half-way through second tour in Bomber Command when he had flown 13 sorties (8 May to 5 August 1944). Application for operational wing dated 25 January 1945 indicated he had flown 22 sorties (8 May 1944 to 13 January 1945) for 115 hours 30 minutes. // During a long period of operational flying, this officer has distinguished himself by his cool courage in the face of danger, by his outstanding skill as a Wireless Operator, and by his unswerving devotion to duty. Since commencing his second tour, he has participated in a considerable number of offensive sorties, including attacks on Wesseling, Bourg-Leopold in Belgium and several targets in France. // On one occasion, as Wireless Operator of a Beaufort torpedo-bomber, he was returning to Malta with his squadron after a successful attack on the Italian fleet. Due to faulty navigation in the leading aircraft, Malta was passed and the squadron temporarily lost. Rising to the occasion, Flying Officer Perry succeeded in obtaining several Q.D.M.s whereupon his pilot took over as Squadron Leader and brought the other aircraft safely back to base. By his prompt action and skill, this Wireless Operator thus extricated his squadron from a most perilous situation. // Flying Officer Perry possesses coolness and displays exceptional fearlessness in the face of danger. I consider that his splendid record merits the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. // The complete sortie list was as follows: // First Tour // 28 March 1942 - Leuchars to Sunburgh, anti-submarine patrol (3.35) // 24 April 1942 - anti-submarine patrol (4.00) // 4 June 1942 - Portwreath to Gibraltar (8.20) // 9 June 1942 - Antisubmarine, Gibraltar to Malta (7.30) // 15 June 1942 - Strike on Italian fleet, Crete (4.30, hit on battleship) // 15 June 1942 - Strike on Italian fleet (4.30) // 20 June 1942 - Strike on Italian M/Vs (5.20) // 23 July 1942 - Strike on Italian M/Vs and D.R.s (4.10, hit on M.V., pilot wounded) // 17 July 1942 - Strike on Italian M.V.s (5.15) // 2 September 1942 - Malta to 224 Landing Ground, Cairo (16.00) // Second Tour // 8 May 1944 - St.Pierre (4.20) // 9 May 1944 - Calais (3.45) // 22 May 1944 - Le Mans (5.10) // 27 May 1944 - Bourg Leopold (4.55) // 27 June 1944 - Foret d’Eawy (4.40) // 1 July 1944 - Biennais (4.10) // 3 July 1944 - Biennais (4.25) // 5 July 1944 - Biennais (3.20) // 18 July 1944 - Wesseling (5.20) // 20 July 1944 - Ferme du Forrestel (4.15) // 24 July 1944 - Ferfay (4.00) // 3 August 1944 - Foret de Nieppe (3.45) // 5 August 1944 - St. Leu d’Esserent (4.45) // Notes: Course at No.2 (Coastal) OTU, Catfoss, was 4 August to 14 October 1941. Flew in Blenheims (36.05, Ansons (6.40) and Oxford (11.15). Courses in WT subjects (67 %), Morse (59 %), Preliminary Air Operating (81.8 %), Advanced Air Operating (50 %) and Gunnery (71 %). “A good NCO and all round worker; with operational experience should prove a satisfactory type for a commission.” (W/C E.L. Hyde, 28 October 1941). // On 24 November 1943, following his first tour, he stated he had flown ten sorties (46 operational hours), having trained on Blenheims and flown Beauforts on operations. // Brother of Flying Officer W.A. Perry, killed in Estevan crash of 15 September 1946. // An assessment late in his career (18 December 1961) is interesting: // Squadron Leader Perry is considered to be an above average Construction Engineer officer. He is well versed with a particularly intimate knowledge of administrative procedures as applied to CE activities. Immediately prior to his transfer to TCHQ, Squadron Leader Perry was responsible for the development of the CE training presently being undertaken at the Central Officers School at Centralia and at Camp Borden. Such success as is now apparent with particular reference to the courses at COS must be credited in a very large degree to his efforts. Since his arrival at TCHQ this interest has not subsided and Squadron Leader Perry was a large contributor during the period of the first trial course for CE officers at Centralia which he attended. Squadron Leader Perry is recommended for promotion without reservation. (W/C H.D. Monteith.
PERRY, Jack Warrant Officer, No.404 Squadron, R109092 Distinguished Flying Cross RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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PERRY, WO (now P/O) Jack (R109092 and J90597) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.404 Squadron - Award effective 24 November 1944 as per London Gazette dated 5 December 1944 and AFRO 425/45 dated 9 March 1945. Born 29 May 1921 at Lethbridge, Alberta; home in North Lethbridge; enlisted in Calgary 25 June 1941. To No.2 Manning Depot, 9 July 1941. To No.4 SFTS (non-flying duties), 14 August 1941. To No.4 ITS, 25 September 1941; promoted LAC, 22 November 1941 and posted that date to No.5 EFTS. Ceased training on 20 January 1942. To No.9 AOS, 14 February 1942; to No.1 BGS, 23 May 1942; to No.1 ANS, 4 July 1942; graduated and promoted Sergeant, 21 August 1942. To “Y” Depot, date uncertain; to RAF overseas, 26 October 1942. Commissioned 25 July 1944. Promoted Flying Officer, 20 January 1945. Repatriated via Debert, 23 July 1945. Released 13 September 1945. Medal presented 9 July 1949. Earned both a BA and a Masters at the University of Alberta Excelling in sports, he received Block A and Wilson awards at the University for outstanding athletic and scholastic achievements. On graduation, Jack became a mentor to a wide range of students for decades in Edmonton schools. Upon his retirement he obtained a NAIT certificate in electronics. Died in Edmonton, 29 June 2002. RCAF photo PL-28087 (ex UK-8976 dated 18 March 1944) shows him back of Beaufighter tail; caption says he was an apprentice electrician before the war and was now a navigator. RCAF photo PL-36837 dated July 1945 shows eight decorated RCAF officers from Alberta aboard SS Stratheden as it docked in Quebec: Front Row, left to right, F/L D.W. Schmidt, DFC and Bar, Wetaskiwin; F/O H.E. Patch, DFM, Vegreville; F/L G.A. Berry, DFC, Lloydminster; F/O J. Perry, Lethbridge; Back Row, left to right, F/L J.M. Calder, DFC, Edmonton; F/L G.L. Scott, DFC, Innisfail; F/O G.P. Bodard, DFC, Edmonton; F/L E.S. Dunn, DFC, Calgary and formerly of Medicine Hat. RCAF photo PL-41456 (ex UK-17713 dated 21 December 1944) shows members of No.404 Squadron at readiness, playing cards - left to right, P/O J. Perry, DFC (Lethbridge), F/O Don Embully (Napanee, Ontario), F/O H. Smook (Winnipeg), F/O J. Tomes, DFC (Winnipeg), F/O Bob Keale (Kingston, Ontario) and F/L Hugh Watlington, DFM (Hamilton, Bermuda). This Warrant Officer has completed many operational sorties. On all occasions, often under difficulties and in adverse weather he has guided his aircraft safely to the target and back. In addition Warrant Officer Perry has obtained some excellent photographs.
PERRY, Robert Adair Flight Sergeant, No.415 Squadron, RAF 657639 Distinguished Flying Medal Commonwealth Air Forces WWII
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PERRY, Flight Sergeant Robert Adair (RAF 657639) - Distinguished Flying Medal - No.415 Squadron - awarded as per London Gazette 28 March 1944. Born in York, 1919; home in Belfast (local government clerk). Transferred from infantry, 1941. Air Ministry Bulletin 13347/AL.775 refers. ...has displayed skill and determination of high order throughout operational career. On his first flight, a night attack on the French coast, he pressed on through adverse weather and anti-aircraft fire to complete his mission. Since then he has taken part in operations of many different types and has complted numerous dangerous attacks on enemy submarines and surface craft. In January 1944 was detailed to attack two enemy destroyers off French coast. Throughout the action he experienced accurate and heavy anti-aircraft fire. Diving through this barrage he did not release his bombs until he was cerain of damaging the enemy vessels. His tour of duty has been remarkable for cool courage and keeness.
PERRY, Victor Roland Flight Lieutenant, No.127 Wing, AEAF, C11542 Member, Order of the British Empire RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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PERRY, F/L Victor Roland (C11542) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.127 Wing, AEAF - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 132/45 dated 26 January 1945. Born 13 July 1911 in Newfoundland (RCAF press release 4910 reporting award). Attended University of Toronto. Employed by Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. Home in Oakville, Ontario. Enlisted in Toronto, 4 May 1942 in Medical Branch with rank of Flying Officer and posted to No.4 ITS. To Prince Rupert, 31 May 1942. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 4 August 1942. To Boundary Bay, 2 January 1943. To Sea Island, 20 March 1943. To “Y” Depot, 15 July 1943. To United Kingdom, 25 August 1943. Repatriated 21 December 1944. To No.1 Composite Training School, 14 March 1945. To Technical Training School, 15 March 1945. To No.3 Release Centre, 21 July 1945. To No.4 Release Centre, 4 September 1945. Retired in Toronto, 7 December 1945. Died in Toronto, 19 January 2008. RCAF Press Release 3420 issued 10 June 1944 stated that at the time he was Medical Officer to to the “Red Indian Squadron” (No.421 Squadron). Medal sent by registered mail 13 February 1948. No citation found in Canadian sources. Public Records Office Air 2/8872 has recommended citation. // This officer was the only Medical Officer on an L.C.T. on which he was proceeding to France when it was torpedoed in the early hours of June 7th. He made every effort to assist in the transfer of badly wounded men to an escort vessel and did not leave the ship until ordered to do so. On transfer to a small vessel for the next 18 hours his sole concern was for the burnt and wounded men on board. Although suffering from shock and exhaustion himself, he tended the wounded in a confined space with very limited resources, before administering to his own needs. His efforts were undoubtedly instrumental in saving the life of at least one badly burnt man.
PERRY, Leonard Herbert Warrant Officer, class 1, No.6 SFTS, RCAF 1234 Member, Order of the British Empire RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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PERRY, WO1 Leonard Herbert (RCAF 1234) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.6 SFTS - Award effective 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944 - Born at Woodstock, England, 12 December 1893 (RCAF Press Release 2659 announcing award). Virtually abandoned by his mother (whom he eventually traced to being a housekeeper); educated in British charity schools before migrating to Canada (1910 by one report, February 1914 by another). Served as Private, First Battalion, CEF, 4 August 1914 to 15 July 1916 (wounded and gassed at Ypres); Private, Canadian Army Service Corps, 31 October 1916 to 30 March 1920 but also noted as having served with Canadian Air Force in England, 1919-1920 with unpaid rank of Acting Sergeant. Enrolled with Canadian Air Board (Second Class Air Mechanic), 30 March 1920 to 10 December 1921. Posted to Camp Borden as Motor Transport Driver, 3 January 1922. Taken on strength of permanent RCAF at Camp Borden, 1 April 1924. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 July 1927. Involved as a driver during Imperial Economic Conference of 1932. Promoted WO2, 1 May 1934. Attended Vimy Pilgrimage in July and August 1936. To Station Trenton, 28 June 1937. Promoted WO1, 1 April 1939. To No.2 SFTS, Uplands, 24 August 1941. To No.6 SFTS, Dunnville, 1 July 1942. To No.401 Reserve Equipment and Maintenance Unit, Dunnville, 2 December 1944. To No.3 Release Centre, Rockcliffe, 18 December 1944. Retired 26 May 1945. Medal presented 28 April 1944. Died in Victoria, 8 July 1981 as per Airforce Magazine, September 1981. This senior Warrant Officer, in charge of a Motor Transport Section, has at all times fulfilled his duties in a very capable manner. His paramount interest is the Service and he has displayed marked ability in maintaining a high standard of efficiency and enthusiasm in personnel under his supervision. During the tour through Canada of Their Majesties the King and Queen this Warrant Officer was in charge of the RCAF Motor Transport placed at their disposal. The recommendation was raised on 30 August 1943 by F/L D.U. Grant, No.6 SFTS, Dunnville, as follows: WO1 Perry is one of the most senior Warrant Officers in the RCAF. In 1939, during the tour of Their Majesties, the King and Queen, this Warrant Officer was in charge of the RCAF motor transport placed at their disposal. His paramount interest is the Service and he fulfills his duties in a manner over and above that expected of him. WO1 Perry sets an example of efficiency to officers and airmen alike. He displays outstanding ability in maintaining the enthusiasm of the men under him, and his ability to impart knowledge to his subordinates is of a very high order. He has been a member of the RCAF since 1924. The above is most interesting give a letter dated 22 May 1939, when G/C W.R. Kenny reported as follows: In connection with the Royal Visit, it has been reported that an NCO, driving a car, arrived in front of the War Memorial on Sunday morning, May 21st, chewing gum vociferously and that the same NCO was seen at the Trooping of the Colours, standing on a chair in the area reserved for officers. The name of the NCO concerned was No.1234 WO2 Perry, L.H., RCAF Station Trenton. The matter should be taken up with the Officer Commanding, Air Training Command at once, pointing out the action of this NCO was in great contrast to the behaviour of the other airmen and is more serious on account of his seniority in rank. Notes: There are ample reports of his expertise throughout his career. On 12 January 1934, F/L A.L. James (Officer in Charge, Motor Transport Section, Camp Borden) recommended (then) Flight Sergeant Perry for promoted to WO2 as follows: (1) Flight Sergeant Perry possesses administrative knowledge above the average for NCO rank as evidenced by his operation of the Mechanical Transport Section on this Station for the past ten years or so. This NCO has actually done the work of an officer in this respect. (2) A perusal of the maintenance reports of the M.T. Section at this station will show that the transport has been operated extremely efficiently. This is due entirely to the careful inspection of vehicles, judicious overhauls, careful supervision of the work of personnel, and the esprit de corps instilled in all M.T. drivers. (3) All personnel of the M.T. Section exhibit a keen interest in the section, and the work connected therewith. This is due to the leadership of Flight Sergeant Perry. (4) This NCO is extremely conscientious, reliable and does a considerable amount of work outside of normal working hours. (5) This NCO is a good disciplinarian. (6) This NCO is a qualified drill instructor and possesses requirements laid down in Para 17 Order and Instruction P.15/2. (7) An excellent NCO in every respect. Perry became an interesting but erratic character. On 29 January 1942, he was assessed as follows: ?Has a very good knowledge of M.T. duties but due to an extremely erratic nature is prevented from carrying out his duties to the satisfaction of his superior officers.? This was sighted by to Commanding Officer of No.2 SFTS. The Station Commander added, ?This WO1 has a long experience in M.T. duties but for some reason has developed a complete lack of tack with his subordinates and become generally erratic since his recent illness.? These reports were detrimental to his being commissioned. The flip side of this was his attachment to No.1 SFTS in March and April 1943. This was in response to a request from G/C D.M. Edwards who found the M.T. section unsatisfactory and sought help in having it reorganized. Edwards subsequently made a remarkable report: It is desired to state in the strongest terms how excellent his work in connection with the reorganization of our M.T. Section was. I have known this Warrant Officer since 1929 and although he has always been one of our best Warrant Officers, he seems to have increased in stature and knowledge to a point where his handling of a difficult situation, such as we had, is a joy to watch. He has a most pleasant personality and the ability to get along with all ranks, both officers and airmen. With his sound and extensive knowledge of Service procedure he proves a source of strength to all who come in contact with him. His presence at this Station has been like a ?shot in the arm? to the M.T. Section and I do not expect any further major trouble from that Section. Although I feel that it may be out of order, as I am not his Commanding Officer, I should like to recommend in the strongest terms that he be considered for a commission. I know of certain individuals, for instance Flight Lieutenant Bourne, who were taken on as AC2s and trained in the knowledge of their trade by this Warrant Officer, and who now hold commissioned rank. His usefulness to the Service with a commission and with a job at a Command Headquarters as an M.T. trouble-shooter would be immense. I would have no hesitation in recommending this warrant officer for a commission, or employing him as a commissioned officer, if I ever had the legal opportunity. His ups and downs were further noted in a medical report dated 9 December 1943 from No.2 Convalescent Hospital, Hamilton: The reason for admitting this man to Hospital in the first instance was more because of the complaints made about him by others than because of any symptoms presented by himself. Briefly he was described as upsetting the whole station. He was expending large amounts of energy with the effect of upsetting not only his own Section but other Sections of the Station. He was just bursting with ideas as to how everything should be done by everyone, full of good intentions in this respect, of course, but universally regarded as a pest and a troublemaker. Following his admission to Hospital, his Commanding Officer telephoned a request that this patient might be recommended for employment in some individual form of effort such as driving a staff car in which he would not be in a position to upset any organized section.
PERRY, Roy Everett Warrant Officer, Linton, Can 6610 Mention in Despatches RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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PERRY, WO Roy Everett (Can 6610) - Mention in Despatches - Linton - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1600/45 dated 12 October 1945. Born 31 May 1919. Home in St.Thomas, Ontario; enlisted in Ottawa 16 September 1939 as Machinist and posted to “T”. To Trenton, 5 March 1940. To Rockcliffe, 3 June 1940; reclassified that date as Armament Assistant. Promoted LAC, 25 January 1941. Promoted Corporal, 1 June 1941. Reclassified as Armourer (Bombs), 31 October 1941. To “Y” Depot, 28 November 1941. To RAF overseas, 12 December 1941. Promoted Sergeant, 1 July 1942. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 26 July 1943. Reclassified Fitter Armourer, 30 September 1943. Promoted WO2, date uncertain. Reclassifed Armourer, 30 January 1945. Repatriated 15 February 1945. To No.1 Air Command, 26 February 1945. To Mountain View, 2 April 1945. Promoted WO1, 11 June 1945. To Air Armament School, 15 March 1946. To No.2 Release Centre, 28 May 1946. Released 31 May 1946. Died in Mitchell. Ontario, 8 November 2013. DHist file 181.009 D.1719 (PAC RG.24 Vol.20606) has recommendation forwarded 3 February 1945 when he had served 27 months in Canada, 38 months overseas. // This Warrant Officer has been, at different times, in charge of R & I Armoury and Armament Daily Servicing Squadron. Through his initiative and ability to organize he has made a very major contribution towards the efficiency of the Armament Section. With heavy operational requirements of the last eight months he has worked extremely long hours, both day and night, entirely on his own initiative. Always cheerful, keen and enthusiastic towards his work, he has earned the complete confidence and respect of both his superiors and those who work under him. An outstanding Warrant Officer who has twice been recommended for commission. // PERRY, WO1 Roy Everett (Can 6610) - Mention in Despatches - Station Linton ("Overseas" in AFRO) - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 388/46 dated 12 April 1946. See DHist file 181.009 D.1725 (PAC RG.24 Vol.20607). Warrant Officer in charge of Armament, Daily Serving Squadron, Station Linton. Recommended for BEM, 24 May 1945: // During the three and a half years that Warrant Officer Perry served with the RCAF overseas, the services which he rendered were of the highest quality. As an NCO and Armourer he at all times displayed the highest degree of keenness and efficiency, which was apparent in the efficient manner in which his section always worked. Though his duties often required that he work long, arduous hours, he at all times maintained a cheerful disposition and showed a willingness to do even more, if necessary. His outstanding devotion to duty and fine leadership qualities won for him the admiration of all serving with him and undoubtedly contributed greatly to the operational efficiency of his station.
FULLER, Harlan Perry Flight Lieutenant, Overseas, J17752 (PMR 84025) Mention in Despatches RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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FULLER, F/L Harlan Perry (J17752) - Mention in Despatches - No.443 Squadron - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1395/45 dated 31 August 1945. Born 7 October 1918. Home Hortonville, Nova Scotia. Enlisted Halifax 20 December 1940 and posted to No.1 Manning Depot. To No.1A Manning Depot, 14 January 1941. To Trenton, 27 January 1941. To No.1 ITS, 10 April 1941; graduated and promoted LAC, 14 May 1941 when posted to No.19 EFTS; graduated 26 July 1941 when posted to No.11 SFTS; graduated and promoted Sergeant, 10 October 1941. To Embarkation Depot, 11 October 1941. To RAF overseas, 2 November 1941. Damaged one FW.190, 17 August 1942, while serving with No.402 Squadron. Commissioned 27 April 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 7 August 1943. Repatriated to Canada, 13 September 1943. To No.1 OTU, 12 October 1943. To “Y” Depot, May 1944. Taken on strength of No.3 PRC, Bournemouth, 28 May 1944. Destroyed one Bf.109, 27 September 1944, while serving with No.443 Squadron. Repatriated 23 March 1945. To Moncton, 3 April 1945. To No.8 OTU, 8 May 1945. Released, 5 June 1945. Postwar employed by Grand Point Fruit Company and Wolfville Fruit Company. Died in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, 15 November 2006 as per Legion Magazine of May/June 2007. Photograph: PMR-840253 // RCAF Press Release No.8599 dated 5 February 1945 from F/L R.G. Anglin, transcribed by Huguette Mondor Oates, reads: // WITH THE RCAF IN BELGIUM: --F/L H.P. Fuller, flight commander with the RCAF Hornet squadron, this week finished his second tour of fighter ops which he began just after D-Day --- less than half the time it took him to do his first tour with the City of Winnipeg squadron in England in 1942-3. // // Because of the tremendous speed-up of the air war which came with the invasion--- as well as the superior flying weather encountered on the continent - the Nova Scotia pilot did his second tour in little over seven months, whereas the first took seventeen. Screened from further operational flying, he expects soon to be heading home - which means Wolfville, N.S., where his bride of a year ago is living, and his boyhood home of Hortonville, N.S., where his parents still reside. // On his first trip overseas, Fuller joined the City of Winnipeg Spitfire squadron, in April 1942, as a sergeant pilot. About a year later, he took command of a flight, while still a flight-sergeant; shortly after, he was commissioned as a pilot officer and within two weeks was promoted to flight lieutenant. // Fuller did most of his first tour under the leadership of the late W/C Lloyd Chadburn, DSO and Bar, DFC. “Chad was starting his second tour at that time as CO of the Winnipeg squadron, and later led our wing which also included the Oshawa squadron. Under his command, it became the best wing in Britain,” says Fuller. // A good part of Fuller’s 210 operational hours of that first tour were spent in providing cover for U.S. Flying Fortresses and medium bombers, at which Chadburn’s wing soon developed an expert technique. Fuller recalls how the Luftwaffe by that time was beginning to offer less and less opposition, seldom attacking the heavily escorted bombers. Chad introduced the idea of leaving one squadron to provide close cover, and just before reaching the target, he would speed in ahead with the other squadron to sweep the Huns from the area - bagging a lot in the process,” Fuller says. // Fuller’s log book shows four or five “shipping strikes” among the operations which helped to lead at that time, and the extremely hazardous business of attacking German coastal convoys, usually heavily protected by flakships, was another specialty of the Chadburn wing. // Finishing his first tour in the fall of 1943, F/L Fuller returned to Canada on leave and did a rest tour as an Operational Training Unit instructor at Bagotville, P.Q., and Greenwood, N.S., just in time to join the Hornet squadron a few days after it had moved into Normandy in June of last year. // As a Hornet flight commander, he found himself once again flying with an old friend of his first tour, S/L Art Sager of Vancouver, B.C. Fuller’s a very efficient book keeper,” declares S/L Sager, with a grin. “He keeps good track of all the pilots in his flight - has all his schedules as to who’s off and who’s on carefully written down on the back of cigarette packs and little bits of paper!” // Fuller just grins back, because he really was a bookkeeper for a short time, with a fruit company in Nova Scotia, before joining up in December 1942. His bookkeeping with the Hornet squadron has also included logging a Messerschmidt destroyed, another damaged, and a lengthy string of German motor transport well clobbered with machine gun and cannon. He was through many of the big air battles during the early days of the invasion, took part in the mad strafing spree over the Falaise gap when in one afternoon his wing wrecked several hundreds of Rundsted’s fleeing vehicles, and bagged his Hun fighter during the Arnhem show in Holland.