JACOBI, W/C George Wilson (C452) - Order of the White Lion, Class IV (Czechoslovakia) - Award effective 5 October 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 991/46 dated 18 October 1946. Born in Toronto, 21 October 1906; home there; Militia service, 1922 to 1927. Enlisted in RCAF, Toronto, 6 June 1927 when commissioned as Provisional Pilot Officer. Awarded pilot's wings, 27 August 1929. Promoted Flying Officer, 7 November 1933; promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 June 1939. Active in pre-war Auxiliary (No.10 Squadron); had a “D” category crash on Moth 74, 7 December 1934; volunteered for active service, 3 September 1939 with No.110 Squadron; to No.120 (B) Squadron, 27 December 1939 (promoted Squadron Leader, 1 December 1940); to No.6 (B) Squadron, 29 March 1941; to No.1 ANS, Rivers, 4 April 1941; to No.1 AOS, Malton, 1 July 1941 (promoted Wing Commander, 15 November 1942); to No.9 AOS, Ancienne Lorette, 29 February 1943; to “Y” Depot, 9 January 1944; embarked from New York, 21 January 1944; arrived in UK, 30 January 1944; to Overseas Headquarters, 12 February 1944; to No.6 Group Headquarters, 24 March 1944. His services thereafter are classed as “attachments” - Topcliffe and Wombleton (March 1944), Croft (15 March 1944), Skipton (11-19 March 944), Dishforth (23 March to 25 April 1944), Topcliffe again (2 May to 4 June 1944) and Dishforth (25 June 1944). Embarked for Canada,, 5 September 1944 and posted on 2 October 1944 to No.1 Training Command Headquarters. Retired 1 January 1945. Died in Toronto, 1976. No citation; the only explanation for this award is a form stating it was for “Non operational, non-flying, not in conflict - Meritorious.” RCAF photo PL-28313 (ex UK-9451 dated 3 April 1944) is captioned as follows: “Torontonians overseas. Wing Commander George Jacobi smiles as Flight Lieutenant Ken Lloyd hands a pass to LACW Christiane Dumont, a Belgian member of the WAAF. Flight Lieutenant Lloyd is adjutant of a heavy bomber conversion unit in RCAF Bomber Group overseas, used to be with the Canada Wire and Cable Company before joining up. The Wing Commander was a mechanical engineer with the Pittsburgh Coal Company and later the Imperial Oil Company. Miss Dumont’s father is a high official in the Belgian Government in Exile’s Ministry of Colonies.”

JOHNSON, A/V/M George Owen, MC (C4) - Companion, Order of the Bath - Eastern Air Command (formerly Deputy Chief of the Air Staff) - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette of that date, Canada Gazette dated 2 June 1943, and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943. Born in Woodstock, Ontario, 24 January 1896. Moved west and graduated from Calgary Normal School, 1912. Taught in Edmonton and elsewhere in Alberta. Applied to join RNAS, 1915-16; appointed probationary Flight Officer, 24 April 1917 and sent to England for training. Schools were filled so he transferred to Royal Flying Corps. Attended No.1 School of Aeronautics, Reading, and then to Netheravon basic flying instruction. At Central Flying School he learned to fly service aircraft. Graduated in September 1917 and sent to France; he had 54 hours flying time (38 hours 0 minutes solo). Joined No.84 Squadron, 22 October 1917, flying SE.5a fighters. First sortie (line patrol) on 17 November 1917; first combat on 22 November 1917; first victory on 16 February 1918 (Albatross scout fell out of control and seen to crash). Awarded MC in April 1918 for attacks on ground targets, destruction of two enemy aircraft and driving down two more out of control. Posted to No.24 Squadron, 18 April 1918, gaining several more aerial victories before posting to England (19 June 1918). Served with No.1 Squadron, CAF. Returned to Canada, 1919 and joined CAF, being appointed Flight Lieutenant, 18 February 1920; participated in Trans-Canada Flight of 1920. Granted permanent appointment as Air Sub-Station Superintendent, Air Board, 11 December 1920. Serving as Assistant Director of Flying Operations, CAF, June 1921. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 September 1921. Taken on strength of reorganized CAF, 11 May 1922 and posted to Air Headquarters for duty. Appointed to permanent force, RCAF, 1 April 1924 and posted to RCAF Headquarters as Assistant Director of Air Staff and Personnel. Relinquished post of Assistant Director of Air Staff and Personnel on assuming command of Prairie Provinces Station Winnipeg, 3 May 1925. Weekly Order 109/25 June 1925) reports him as “Qualified as Certificate Examiner and authorized to carry out inspections and examinations of Air Harbours, Aircraft, Air Engineers and private and Commercial air pilots.” Weekly Order 113/26 (June 1926) reports him a Officer Commanding No.1 Wing, Winnipeg. Weekly Order 139/26 reports he is to attend Preparatory Staff College course at Royal Military College and to report to Commandant of RMC, 1 October 1926. On strength of Winnipeg Air Station (new name of unit), 1 July 1927. Relinquished command of Winnipeg Air Station, 19 August 1927. On command to England, 26 August 1927 to attend RAF Staff College. Course completed, 14 December 1928 and entitled to have “p.c.a.” as post-nominal letters. Ceased to be on command to RAF Staff College and reported to RCAF Headquarters, 24 December 1928. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 January 1929 and on same date appointed Assistant Director of Civil Government Operations. To be Acting Director, Civil Government Air Operations, 1 January 1931. Appointed Air Staff Officer, 1 November 1932. Appointed Acting Senior Air Officer, RCAF, 1 June 1933 (vice Gordon). Transferred from RCAF Headquarters to command of Station Trenton, 30 November 1934. To “Courses Abroad”, 25 December 1936 to attend Imperial Defence College. Promoted Group Captain, 1 April 1937 while attending Imperial Defence College. Completed course, December 1937 and permitted to have “i.d.c.” as post-nominal letters. Transferred from “Courses Abroad” to Station Trenton, 29 January 1938. To Western Air Command, 5 April 1938 and appointed to command that formation, 6 April 1938. Posted to be Air Member for Organization and Training, 13 November 1939. To be Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, 8 November 1940; appointed AOC No.1 Training Command (22 July 1942), appointed AOC Eastern Air Command (9 January 1943). Promoted Air Marshal, 25 March 1945. To United Kingdom, 26 March 1945 to assume duties as AOC RCAF Overseas (1 April 1945 to July 1946). Repatriated 22 July 1946. To No.1 Air Command, 13 February 1947. Retired to pensionas Air Marshal, 17 February 1947. RCAF photo PL-4306 (ex UK-23) shows Air Commodore L.F. Stevens shaking hands with Air Commodore G.O. Johnson who had recently arrived in United Kingdom. PL-4307 shows him alone. Photo PL-43345 (ex UK-20524 dated 14 April 1945) taken as Air Marshal G.O. Johnson (AOC RCAF Oversea) visited No.6 Group, inspecting Bison Squadron - left to right are W/C R.L. Bolduc (Port Arthur, Squadron CO), Air Vice Marshal C.M. McEwen (AOC No.6 Group) and Air Marshal Johnson. RCAF photos PL-43790 and PL-43791 (ex UK-20819 and UK-20820 dated 15 April 1945) shows Air Marshal G.O. Johnson on taking command of RCAF Overseas Headquarters; accompanied by G/C Dean Nesbitt. RCAF photo PL-46292 (ex UK-23776 dated 4 December 1945) taken at mess dinner, Leeming; shown are G/C E.H. Evans (Minnedosa, Manitoba), Air Marshal G.O. Johnson, and W/C J.C.R. Brown, DFC and Bar. Died in Vancouver, 28 March 1980. Recommendation for CB raised by A/M L.S. Breadner, 2 April 1943. // Air Vice Marshal Johnson, as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, was responsible for the excellent planning and construction of the vast number of stations required for the successful operation of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan as well as the increased Home War plans. He has, on many occasions, deputized for the Chief of the Air Staff and, during the Ottawa Conference held in June 1942, he was in charge of the arrangements and the planning of material for discussion. The success of this meeting was, in no small measure, due to his untiring efforts. He later rendered outstanding and meritorious service as Air Officer Commanding, No.1 Training Command. // JOHNSON, A/M George Owen, CB, MC (C4) - Overseas Headquarters - Legion of Honour (France) - Award as per AFRO 845/46 dated 23 August 1946. External Affairs file “French Awards to Canadian Armed Forces - Particular Cases” (Library and Archives Canada, RG.25, Box 4140) has the following citation for a Croix de Guerre; he appears in a list of “Those Who Assisted in the Training of French Personnel in Canada”. Many others in the document were reported as receiving French awards in AFRO 485/47 dated 12 September 1947: // Air Marshal Johnson served as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff during the period the French personnel were trained in Canada and provided the utmost cooperation in any question concerning the French trainees. // JOHNSON, A/M George Owen, CB, MC (C4) - US Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) - Award effective 15 August 1947 as per AFRO 441/47 of that date. NOTE: This was originally announced in AFRO 388/46 dated 12 April 1946, reference Canada Gazette dated 6 April 1946. Why republication ? Public Records Office Air 2/9108 has recommendation. // As Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Overseas, Air Marshal Johnson has been responsible for ensuring the maintenance by the RCAF of the hearty and effective co-operation and the cordial relations which have always existed between the fighting forces of the USAAF and the British Air Services in the United Kingdom. The success of these relations is a reflection of his outstanding achievements in his previous position of Air Officer Commanding, Eastern Air Command where effective co-operation with the United States Forces was the keynote of his fine efforts. // The republication is all the more odd given a letter dated 30 January 1947 from Colonel Jack C. Hodgson (U.S. Military Attache, Ottawa) to the Department of National Defence. It read, in part: // Last June the Royal Canadian Air Force published orders announcing United States awards to Canadian personnel. Unfortunately, the records of the War Department in certain instances are at variance with the list published by the RCAF. Particular reference is made to the case of Air Marshal G.O. Johnson, now retired. // It is understandable that under the pressure of war administrative errors were bound to occur and names were omitted or lost in a maze of administrative detail. // As Air Marshal Johnson's record of service is not available in this office it would be greatly appreciated if you would arrange to furnish this office with a citation which could be used for a recommendation for the Legion of Merit. // This office will then initiate action recommending that the award to Air Marshal Johnson receive favourable consideration. // On 5 February 1947, Air Marshal Robert Leckie replied, supplying the following text: // During Air Marshal Johnson's many senior appointments in the Royal Canadian Air Force, including his responsibilities in such positions as Deputy Chief of Air Staff, and Air Officer Commanding in Chief of Eastern Air Command and the Royal Canadian Air Force Overseas, he at all times was considered a brilliant leader and an inspiration to those with whom he came in contact. His tireless devotion to duty, together with the friendly spirit and enthusiastic cooperation extended to all branches of the United States Armed Forces was a strengthening bond of amity between the two nations, as well as a material factor in the successful conclusion of hostilities against mutual enemies. // On 1 July 1947 the War Department despatched a letter to the American Embassy in Ottawa, restating approval of this honour and this time providing the following citation: // Air Marshal G.O. Johnson, CB, MC, Royal Canadian Air Force, performed exceptionally meritorious service from December 1941 to May 1945 as Deputy Chief of Air Staff, then Air Officer Commanding in Chief of Eastern Air Command and later as Air Officer Commanding in Chief of Royal Canadian Air Force Overseas. His tireless devotion to duty, together with the friendly spirit and enthusiastic co-operation extended to all branches of the United States Armed Forces was a strengthening bond of amity between the two nations, as well as a material factor in the successful conclusion of hostilities against mutual enemies. // JOHNSON, A/M George Owen (C4) - King Haakron VII's Cross of Liberation (Norway) - Award effective 12 June 1948 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 371/48 dated 11 June 1948. However, on 3 June 1948 Air Marshal W.A. Curtis wrote to him as follows: // I have just received official advice from the Royal Norwegian Government, through their Canadian Legation, that additional honour has been bestowed on you by virtue of the award of King Haakron VII’s Cross of Liberation. I therefore wish to undertake this opportunity of expressing to you, personally, and on behalf of all ranks of the Royal Canadian Air Force, sincere and hearty congratulations. This well merited award not only recognizes your personal contribution to the success of the Allies in the recent conflict, but adds lustre to the proud record of our Service. // The official announcement of this award will be promulgated in both the Canada Gazette and Air Force Routine Orders in the near future. // Arrangements regard presentation of your award, if you have not already had advice in this respect, will be completed by the Norwegian authorities in Canada. In the meantime, the appropriate ribbon may be worn on the Service uniform. // Added Notes: The duties of an Air Station commander in the 1920s involved considerable travel by air and rail to the various sub-stations. The record for 1926 is typical. He was on Temporary Duty for Militia Service, Fort William, 3-7 March 1926; TD to Lac du Bonnet by car, 27 April 1926; TD to Lac du Bonnet by car, 5 May 1926; TD by rail and boat to Norway House, 2 June 1926 and from there to Cormorant Lake by air, 7 June 1926 (return to Winnipeg 7 June 1926); TD by rail to Cormorant Lake, 9 June 1926; TD by rail to Lac du Bonnet 18 June 1926, returning 19 June 1926; TD by air to Lac du Bonnet, 26 June 1926, returning by rail 27 June 1926; TD by rail, Victoria Beach, 14 July 1926 and return same day; TD by road to Lac du Bonnet and return same day, 16 July 1926; TD by rail to Kashabowie, 22 July 1926, returning 24 July 1926; TD by rail to Collins, 28 July 1926, returning same day; TD by rail to Collins, 30 July 1926, returning same day; TD to Victoria Beach, 2 August 1926, returning same day; TD by car to Lac du Bonnet, 10 August 1926; by air from there to Norway House the same day; flew early morning of 11 August 1926 from Norway House to Cormorant Lake; proceeded by railway gas car from Cormorant Lake to The Pas, 11 August 1926 and thence by rail to Winnipeg the same day; Inspection Duty by rail, 22 August 1926; Inspection Duty to Lac du Bonnet and return by rail, 23 August 1926; Inspection Duty to Lac du Bonnet and return by road, 12 September 1926. // Crisis of Promotion: On 25 November 1936, while commanding Station Trenton, he address the following to “The Secretary, Department of National Defence, Ottawa” (i.e. to AFHQ): // I respectfully request your consideration in regard to promotion. // From 1st January 1931 to 31st October 1932, I filled the Appointment of Director, Civil Government Air Operations, for which the rank of Group Captain was allowed by establishment, but I received neither rank nor pay. I was not the senior Wing Commander at that time, and therefore did not request recognition, although had Militia practice been followed I would have had the temporary rank of Group Captain for that period, irrespective of seniority. // From 1st June 1933 to 31st December 1933, I was Acting Senior Air Officer, an appointment for which the rank of Group Captain was allowed by establishment, but again, not being the Senior Wing Commander, I received no recognition. // By the promotion of Group Captain Breadner on 1st February 1936, I became the senior Wing Commander. There was another vacancy for a Group Captain in the Limited Establishment at that time, the authorized rank for the Commanding Officer at Trenton having been raised to Group Captain by an amendment to the Working Establishment on January 21st, 1936. No doubt you will remember when we discussed the situation in the Spring, you said that consideration of my promotion would have to wait until a portion of the Flying Training Group was moved from Camp Borden to Trenton. // The move of the School of Army Co-operation on March 9th, 1936 and the Technical Training School on June 13th, 1936, increased the establishment and strength of RCAF Station Trenton above that originally provided for Camp Borden, and the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer were considerably increased, involving the supervision of construction of a permanent station, and organization of Station Headquarters facilities as well as command of two schools and two Service Squadrons. // I submit:- // (a) That since June 13th, 1936 I have had responsibilities and duties considerably in excess of the other Wing Commanders in the Force. // (b) That there is a vacancy in the establishment for a Group Captain. // (c) That I am the senior Wing Commander and eligible for promotion. // (d) That delay in effecting my promotion penalizes me in respect of pay, seniority in the RCAF, and seniority in the combined Gradation List of Militia and Air Force Officers. // (e) That the practice of the Militia Service is to effect promotions as soon as vacancies occur, and delays in effecting Air Force promotions penalizes all the Officers of the Air Force and generally lowers the morale of the Air Force. // I request that these facts be brought to the attention of the Honourable the Minister. // The response to this was a memo from the Senior Air Officer (Air Commodore G.M. Croil) to A.G. (Adjutant General) dated 24 December 1936 as follows: // (1) This officer was promoted to his present rank of Wing Commander on the 1st January 1929. // (2) Within the last six years he has held the appointments at this Headquarters of Acting Director, C.G.A,O., Air Staff Officer and Acting Senior Air Officer. He assumed command of RCAF Station Trenton on the 1st December 1934. // (3) Wing Commander Johnson has shown exceptional ability on air staff work during his period of employment at this Headquarters. He has commanded the station at Trenton in a very satisfactory manner under most difficult circumstances and has shown marked administrative ability. His Annual Confidential Reports have all been exceedingly favourable. // (4) Wing Commander Johnson is a graduate of the Royal Air Force Staff College, Andover. // (5) He is the senior Wing Commander on the General List. // (6) A vacancy for a Group Captain exists on the 1936-37 Limited Establishment and funds are available to cover the promotion. // (7) It is strongly recommended that Wing Commander Johnson be promoted to the substantive rank of Group Captain, effective 1st July 1936.

KENNEDY, S/L (now W/C) Harry Marlowe (C471) - Air Force Cross - No.12 (Communications) Squadron (AFRO gives unit only as "Station Rockcliffe") - Award effective 20 October 1942 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1830/42 dated 13 November 1942. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 27 August 1904. Joined RCAF, 1925-1932, working in Civil Government Air Operations, chiefly photography and air mail route survey. Assigned to Seaplane Course, Station Vancouver, 16 February to 30 April 1928. When RCAF reduced in "big cut" of 1932 he joined Manitoba Government Air Service to continue forestry patrols and fire suppression. Joined Western Canada Airways, then Mackenzie Air Services (appointed Aide-de-Camp to Governor General for household piloting), and finally Trans-Canada Airlines. Rejoined RCAF in Vancouver, 1940 where he was prominent in developing air transport with No.12 (Communications) Squadron. At Rockcliffe as of 15 February 1941. Squadron Leader as of 15 July 1941. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 July 1942; promoted Group Captain, 1 January 1953. At Pennfield Ridge he helped create an Air Transport and Night Flying School. To War Staff College, Toronto, 16 Junr 1944. To AFHQ, 8 September 1944. To No.9 (Transport) Group, 5 February 1945. Retired 17 Octiber 1945. Returned to TCA, March 1946. Accepted permanent commission in postwar RCAF, 1 August 1946 (26777) with No.9 (Transport) Group; awarded Queen's Coronation Medal, 23 October 1953 when CO of Station St.Hubert (Group Captain). Retired 1956. Admitted to Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame, 1978. Died 11 June 1989 in Vancouver as per British Columbia Vital Statistics. AFC presented at Government House, 3 December 1942. RCAF photo PL-945 taken in 1940. Photo PL-3459 shows S/L C.E. Evans, W/C T.R. Louden, W/C F.P. Holliday, DSO, MC, S/L H,M. Kennedy, Captain H.C. Richards, Captain C.L. Griffin. The above-named officer was transferred from the reserve to the Special Reserve General List effective September 1, 1940, giving up his duties as an airline captain with T.C.A. Squadron Leader Kennedy has been in command of No.12 Communications Squadron for over a year and has built up an excellent record of accident free flying for his squadron. In addition to carrying out the administration of his squadron, this officer has flown 274 hours as captain of squadron aircraft in 1941. His unfailing devotion to duty and the care with which he trains his pilot personnel deserves special commendation. Squadron Leader Kennedy organized the flight arrangements for the Duke of Kent's tour in July 1941, and captained the flight during its coast to coast tour. Squadron Leader Kennedy's loyalty and excellent flying record and squadron management has won him the award of the Air Force Cross.

KENYON, S/L Jack Munro (C4049) - Mention in Despatches - Tholthorpe - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1395/45 dated 31 August 1945. Born 27 December 1915. Home in Brantford; enlisted in Ottawa, 16 November 1940 in Medical Branch with rank of Flight Lieutenant. Posted that date to No.2 SFTS. To No.10 SFTS, 10 February 1941. To “Y” Depot, 21 January 1943. To RAF overseas, 18 February 1943. To RCAF Overseas Headquarters, 28 July 1943. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 October 1943. Repatriated by air, 18 June 1945. To Debert, 19 June 1945. To No.1 Composite Training School, 1 August 1945. To No.4 Release Centre, 31 August 1945. Retired 6 October 1945. Postwar identified with Institute of Living (Hartford, Connecticut) and in 1950 was working in Toledo, Ohio (Director of Mental Hygiene Centre). Died in Toledo, 23 December 2010. AFRO gives unit only as "Overseas"; DHist file 181.009 D.1725 (PAC RG.24 Vol 20607) has list of MiDs this date with unit. DHist file 181.009 D.1719 (PAC RG.24 Vol.20606) has recommendation forwarded 3 February 1945 when he was Senior Medical Officer at the station. He had served 32 months in Canada, 23 months overseas. The devotion to duty, skill and cheerfulness shown by Squadron Leader Kenyon have long been a source of inspiration. RCAF photo PL-18723 (circa January 1944) has the following caption: “Under the thinning palm tree, four RCAF officers sat - and went completely native at RCAF Desert Headquarters in North Africa. Wooing a root with a reed, S/L Hugh Davidson, Protestant Chaplain from Fort Erie, Ontario, extreme left, plays the role of snake charmer, while W/C George Ault of Ottawa, Commanding Officer, demonstrates another popular desert custom in drawing a bead on YMCA field officer Hart Devenney’s shoulder blades with a mean-looking sticker. S/L Jack Kenyon, medical officer from Brantford, Ontario, sips some very black coffee and chuckles. Devenney is from Ottawa and Montreal.”

KIMBALL, S/L George Frederic (C475) - Air Force Cross - No.11 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 23 February 1946 as per Canada Gazette dated 2 February 1946 and AFRO 280/46 dated 15 March 1946. Born 28 July 1908. Home in Toronto; enlisted in Camp Borden, 6 June 1927. Pilot's flying badge, 27 August 1929; winner, Sword of Honour, 1927-29 courses. To RCAF Reserve, 15 November 1931; re-appointed 9 September 1940. As a Flying Officer he was posted to No. 9 SFTS, 6 January 1941; to No.8 SFTS, 1 July 1942; promoted Flight Lieutenant, 24 August 1942; to No.1 General Reconnaissance School, 14 May 1943; to Eastern Air Command, 14 July 1943; to No.119 Squadron, 1 December 1943; to No.11 (BR) Squadron, 20 April 1944; promoted Squadron Leader, 1 February 1945; to No.4 Release Centre, 18 August 1945; released on 30 August 1945. Award sent by registered mail 28 June 1949. Died in Ottawa, 17 May 1982. // This officer has been employed on anti-submarine operations over a long period involving many hours or arduous flying. His exceptional organizing and supervising ability resulted in his successive appointments as Flight Commander, second in command of the squadron and at various time he has been called upon to act as Officer Commanding. His unquestionable devotion to duty, fairness in his dealing with subordinates and invaluable services to his unit commanders are worthy of the highest praise. Throughout his long service career he has always commanded the respect and admiration of all with whom he has been associated.

LANGFORD, W/C Herman Hamilton (C485) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - Central Flying School, Trenton - Award effective 26 October 1943 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 2386/43 dated 19 November 1943. Born 30 March 1903 (RAF Ferry Command records) in Fingal, Ontario; educated in provincial public schools, Ontario Normal School and Queen\'s University. Home in Barrie, Ontario. Joined RCAF in Toronto, 7 September 1931; qualified for his wings 25 May 1940. Attained rank of Flight Lieutenant, 1 January 1941. To Central Flying School, 11 January 1941. Promoted Squadron Leader, 15 January 1942. Attached to Ferry Command, 4 March 1942. Departed Dorval, 29 March 1942 in Hudson FH285 to Goose Bay; departed Goose Bay, 2 April 1942 and arrived same day in Britain. Repatriated 19 August 1942. To Trenton, 3 September 1942. To No.2 Training Command Headquarters, 25 April 1943. Promoted Wing Commander, 15 May 1943. On 26 May 1943 during a staff inspection of No.33 SFTS made a wheels-up landing due to undercarriage failing to respond. To War Staff College, 31 March 1944. To AFHQ, 2 June 1944. To No.2 Training Command Headquarters, 2 July 1944. Retired 7 February 1945. Governor General\'s Records (RG.7 Group 26, Volume 57, File 190-I) has citation. This officer with considerable flying experience as`an instructor and Officer Commanding Central Flying School Visiting Flight has been outstanding in his devotion to duty. His keen enthusiasm, superior knowledge and experience have been a valuable asset to flying instructional training. LANGFORD, W/C Herman Hamilton (C485) - Air Force Cross No.2 Training Command Headquarters - Award effective as of 8 June 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944. Described as having flown 1,390.05 hours to date, 1,298.25 hours as instructor, 104.55 hours in previous six months. Stationed at War Staff College as of time of AFC award. This officer\'s excellent work had made an outstanding contribution to the success of flying training. Throughout his duties on the several positions he has held, he has displayed exceptional qualities of judgement and leadership, which have won for him the respect of all personnel under his supervision. In the execution of his duties over a long period of time he has proven himself to be a most keen and able pilot.

LIVINGSTONE, G/C Amos Thomas (C4612) - Mention in Despatches - No.1664 Conversion Unit - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 337/45 dated 23 February 1945. Born in England, 11 July 1895. Name also rendered as Livingston. Enlisted in Winnipeg, 1 April 1924 as Airframe Mechanic. Attained rank of WO1, 1 May 1934. At No.3 Repair Depot, 1 December 1939. Commissioned as Flying Officer, 24 March 1941. To No.11 SFTS, 10 May 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 15 July 1942. To No.2 Training Command, 25 October 1942. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 January 1943. To ?Y? Depot, 19 September 1943. Taken on strength of No.3 PRC, 8 October 1943. Promoted Wing Commander, 31 May 1944. Repatriated 16 November 1945. To Western Air Command, 6 February 1946. Retired 30 November 1946. Some of postwar time lived in San Diego. DHist file 181.009 D.2993 (National Archives RG.24 Volume 20634) has recommendation forwarded to No.6 Group Headquarters, 25 July 1944. Described as having served 1914 to 1919 with RFC and RAF, and with the RCAF from September 1920 onwards. Had been nine months overseas. Aeronautical Engineer and Chief Technical Officer at his unit. Legion Magazine of May 1992 reported the death of G/C Thomas A. Livingstone, OBE [sic], 9 January 1992 in Surrey, British Columbia, service number C4612 confirmed in Royal Canadian Legion ?Last Post? website. This officer has built up and at all times maintained a high standard of efficiency and work in the Servicing Wing of his unit. His marked degree of keenness and interest in his men has proven a worthy example to his juniors which is evident in the improved aircraft serviceability since the re-establishment of the unit on the station. Wing Commander Livingstone\'s loyalty and untiring efforts have contributed considerably towards a high standard of training and production of aircrew. An unidentified file at Directorate of History and Heritage had a recommendation for an OBE drafted 21 June 1945 by G/C A.G. McKenna (Station Commander, Topcliffe). It described Livingstone as ?Formerly Chief Technical Officer? of No.1664 Conversion Unit and currently with the Allied Control Commission. Although not awarded, the text is transcribed for the historical record: This officer?s great powers of leadership coupled with his fine knowledge of engineering problems have been outstanding in his long career serving with the Royal Flying Corps from 1914 to 1919 and with the Royal Canadian Air Force since its inception. As Chief Technical Officer at 1664 Heavy Conversion Unit, Dishforth, Wing Commander Livingstone, despite the fact that his aircraft and equipment were all ex-operational, maintained an exceptionally fine standard of efficiency and serviceability. His marked degree of keenness and interest in his men proved a worthy example to his juniors, and many of these Officers owe much of their success in this Canadian Group to the knowledge acquired while working under Wing Commander Livingstone. It is strongly recommended that in recognition of this Officer?s exemplary record of service, and his great ability both as an organiser and an Engineer, that he be awarded the Order of the British Empire. To this, on 23 June 1945, Air Commodore J.C. Kerr (Commander, No.76 Base) added his remarks: ?A well merited award which has my support?, However, there was no further action taken.

MACKAY, F/L Donald Kenzie (C4002) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - No.5 SFTS - Awarded 1 January 1943 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943. Born Kintail, Ontario, 13 March 1915. Home there. Enlisted at Camp Borden, 1 November 1939 as NCO pilot. To Trenton, 20 January 1940. To Rockcliffe, 12 February 1940. TTo No.4 SFTS, 7 September 1940. Commissioned 12 February 1941. To No.5 SFTS, 21 November 1941. Promoted Flying Officer, 12 February 1942. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 15 April 1942. To Embarkation Depot, date uncertain, but taken on strength of RAF overseas, 18 October 1942. Later POW when shot down with No.156 Squadron, 20 February 1944. Repatriated to Canada, 6 July 1945. To No.1 Composite Training School, 20 July 1945. To Release Centre, 22 October 1945. Retired 9 November 1945. Died in New Westminster, British Columbia, 12 August 1997; occupation listed as “Pilot - Store Owner.” // Flight Lieutenant MacKay is a Flying Instructor of outstanding ability. He has completed over 1,700 hours of flying instruction. He has shown exceptional devotion to duty whilst flying. He served considerable time as a Sergeant Pilot and commenced instructing early in 1940 and has been continuously employed as an Instructor since that time. His consistent coolness in the air and his extreme keenness have been a valuable example to others. // MACKAY, F/L Donald Kenzie (C4002) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.101 Squadron - Award effective 5 February 1944 as per London Gazette dated 11 February 1944 and AFRO 766/44 dated 6 April 1944. No citation other than "completed...many successful operations against the enemy in which [he has] displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty." DFC sent by registered mail, 9 November 1948. // The website “Lost Bombers” has the following on his being shot down. Lancaster ND345, No.156 Squadron (GT-C), target Stuttgart, 20/21 February 1944. ND345 was delivered to No.7 Squadron from No.32 Maintenance Unit in January 1944, joining No.156 Squadron on 15 February 1944. It undertook no raids whilst serving with No.7 Squadron, but with No.156 Squadron took part in the following: Leipzig, 19/20 February 1944. Airborne at 0024 hours, 20 February 1944 from Warboys. Homebound, at 20,000 feet, passing south of Mannheim, hit by flak and exploded. Crew were F/L D.K.MacKay, DFC, RCAF (32 sorties, blown clear, POW, held in camp L.3, POW number 3612); Sergeant J.C.L.Reed (killed); P/O R.Halperin, DFC (killed); Sergeant G.P.Roche (killed); F/L B.O.Petridge DFM (killed); F/O J.Moffat, DFC (killed); S/L A.Muir, DFC (killed).

MacLENNAN, S/L Ian Armstrong (C4681) - Mention in Despatches - Station Gander - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Home in Moncton, New Brunswick. Enlisted in Montreal, 16 November 1940 in Medical Branch with rank of Flight Lieutenant. To No.31 OTU, 8 October 1941. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 January 1943. To Moncton, 31 January 1945. To “Y” Depot, 1 February 1945. Retired 20 October 1945; subsequently in Moncton City Hospital. Died there or Fredericton, date uncertain (his widow died in Frederickton, 11 June 2005). // This officer established the Pathological Division at Gander, Newfoundland in 1941. For more than three years he has given his whole time to this type of work in this Command, holding himself in readiness for duty any hour of the day or night. He has always been a loyal, co-operative medical officer, strengthening the hand of the Senior Medical Officer.

MARANI, G/C Ferdinand Herbert, VD (C4739) - Officer, Order of the British Empire - No.1 Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Born in Vancouver, 8 August 1893 as per RCAF Press Release reporting award. Educated at Ridley College and University of Toronto. Architect. Enlisted in Toronto, 26 February 1940. Posted to No.1 Training Command Headquarters, 4 March 1941. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 May 1941. Promoted Group Captain, 1 November 1942. To No.3 Training Command Headquarters, 28 November 1943. To No.1 Air Command Headquarters, 15 January 1944. Medal presented 27 January 1944. To Release Centre, 31 August 1945; retired 10 September 1945. Died in Toronto, 18 July 1971. Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Vol.59, File 190-I, dossier 7) has citation. // This officer has performed his duties as chief works officer at No.3 Training Command in a highly satisfactory manner. He is capable, very keen and hard-working. He displays a great deal of zeal and vigour. His meritorious work has been a decided factor in the continued successful expansion of training in this Command. Group Captain Marani's Devotion to duty has been outstanding. He has set a very high standard in the performance of his duties which has been an inspiration to those associated with him, He has made a valuable contribution to the success of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.

MAW, F/O John Thompson (C4269) - Mention in Despatches - No.113 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. NOTE: Name may be John Thomas Maw. Born in Nashville, Ontario, 10 December 1912 (RCAF press release 4907 announcing award). Home there. Attended Weston High School and University of Toronto. Prewar he worked in Waite Amulet Mines, Noranda; enlisted in North Bay, Ontario, 15 March 1941in Administration Branch; Flying Officer as of 12 April 1941; assigned on 27 June 1941 to Station Dartmouth. To Newfoundland, 14 March 1942. To No.4 Repair Depot, 31 March 1943. To Aero Engineer School, 27 May 1943. Reclassified in Air Engineer Branch, 28 October 1943; posted that date to Eastern Air Command; to No.113 (BR) Squadron, 30 November 1943. To Pennfield Ridge, 10 August 1944. To Eastern Air Command , 1 October 1944. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 January 1945. To No.1 Release Centre, 6 May 1946. Retired 8 May 1946. This officer\'s untiring efforts in supervising and maintaining serviceability has contributed in a large degree to the excellent record of this squadron\'s operational sorties. He has displayed great skill and leadership and has earned the respect and willing co-operation of his subordinates during long hours of work and under difficult conditions.

MILES, F/L Willard Fraser (C4153) - Mention in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1729/44 dated 11 August 1944. Born 7 February 1912. In his teens he landed the job of maritime radio operator. These were the Prohibition years, and “Sparky” soon discovered that the ship’s only cargo was booze destined for enterprising American smugglers. Slow Boat on Rum Row, Fraser’s autobiographical memoir of his youth in Mission and his years on the rum boats, was published in 1992 (Harbour Publishing). Rum-running earnings financed an electrical engineering degree from the University of Michigan. Home in Vancouver; enlisted there 20 February 1941 and granted rank of Flying Officer, Radio Branch. To RAF Overseas, 6 April 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 March 1943. Radio operator on anti-submarine patrols off the coast of West Africa. His most harrowing wartime experience involved a hungry African crocodile that turned a relaxing swim into an aquatic duel. Repatriated 23 September 1944; to No.2 Technical Support Unit, 10 November 1944. To No.8 Release Centre, 18 July 1945; retired 19 July 1945. Resumed his engineering career. For many years he was the General Manager of International Power & Engineering Corp. (IPEC), and he served as Assistant General Manager (Engineering) of the BC Hydro and Power Authority, working on projects such as the W.A.C. Bennett Dam on the Peace River. Died in Vancouver, 2 November 2011. No citation in AFRO.

McINTOSH, S/L Wesley Hanford (C4791) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - No.168 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. Born in Winnipeg, 22 December 1914 (RCAF press release 4907 announcing award). Prior to the war he was service engineer with Kennis Johannesson Flying Service Wing. Enlisted in Halifax, 29 September 1939 as Armourer and granted rank of Sergeant; to ?E?, 20 January 1940; reclassified as pilot, 19 February 1940; to ?R?, 12 February 1940; commissioned 1 March 1941, apparently with simultaneous promotion to Flying Officer. To No.1 Flying Instructor School, 22 March 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 15 July 1942. To ?A?, 31 December 1942. To No.1 Flying Instructor School, 20 January 1943. To No12 (Transport) Squadron, 21 April 1943. To Western Air Command, 17 July 1943. To No.165 (Transport) Squadron, 22 July 1943. To No.168 (Heavy Transport) Squadron, 31 October 1943. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 May 1944. To Release Centre, 23 October 1945. Retired 25 October 1945. Memoire published by Pocket Press (Oakville) in 2006 under the title Permission Granted: Slipping the Surly Bonds of Earth. This officer has played an important part in the training of transport fliers and given valuable assistance during the organization of this squadron. As a captain and later as a flight commander he has at all times displayed exceptional ability and determination. His devotion to duty has set a high example to all. NOTE: DHIst file 181.009 D.1721 (RG.24 Volume 20606) refers. As early as 3 November 1942 he was recommended as a Flight Lieutenant for AFC by A/C F.S. McGill who wrote: Prior to Flight Lieutenant McIntosh?s enlistment he had flown as a civilian for a total of 407 hours solo and 32 hours dual and held a commercial license No.1303 and an ?A? and ?C? Engineer License No.1445. He also had been a member of the RCNVR in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was employed in 1933 to 1939 in the capacity as a wireless operator. This officer enlisted permanent RCAF at Halifax, Nova Scotia, 29 September 1939, and was posted to No.5 General Reconnaissance Squadron, Dartmouth. He was graded Airman Pilot, and appointed to the rank of Acting Sergeant on enlistment. In October 1939 he was posted to the Intermediate Training Squadron, Camp Borden, Ontario for a refresher flying course. On December 12th, 1939 he commenced a Flying Instructor?s Course at the Flying Instructor?s School, Camp Borden, Ontario, on the termination of which he was granted ?C? category on 6 February 1940. This officer was then posted to the Advanced Training Squadron, Camp Borden, February 14th, 1940 to March 18th. On the 19th March 1940 he commenced instruction in Initial Training School, Camp Borden. This officer was awarded ?B? category as a Flying Instructor on 6 June 1940, and on the forming of No.1 SFTS, was posted a Staff Instructor. Immediately on the appointment to commissioned rank of Pilot Officer on 8 May 1941, this officer was posted to No.19 EFTS, Virden, Manitoba, holding the position of Assistant Chief Supervisory Officer. On July 27, 1941, Flight Lieutenant McIntosh was posted to Central Flying School, RCAF Station Trenton, Ontario. He was appointed to the rank of Temporary Flying Officer 15 December 1941 and to the rank of Acting Flight Lieutenant, 1 March 1942. For the past eight months this officer has held the position of Deputy Flight Commander or a Flight Commander in which status he is now employed. This officer has logged 2,250 hours instructing time since March 19, 1940 and has at the present time a total time of 2,350 hours not including his civilian time. During his service as an instructor Flight Lieutenant McIntosh has had the experience of all phases of training, i.e. EFTS, SFTS, CFS and FIS. He has at all times been a keen and enthusiastic pilot, a conscientious instructor, willing to work any hour and has at all times sacrificed himself in order to further the knowledge and training of his pupils. Coupled with the above facts, Flight Lieutenant McIntosh has a high sense of duty and a high regard for the Service. It is therefore recommended, in view of this officer?s loyalty and intense devotion to duty, that he be awarded the Air Force Cross. RCAF file 821-4-44, ?McKee Trans-Canada Trophy - Nominations and Presentation - 1944 Competition?, National Archives of Canada RG.24 Volume 17796, has recommendation for the McKee Trophy drafted 7 March 1945 by G.Z. Z.L. Leigh, No.9 (Transport) Group and transcribed here for the historical record: This officer commenced flying at Winnipeg in July of 1934, obtaining a Commercial Pilot?s License in 1935 and an Air Engineers License in 1938. For the period 1934-1938 he was employed as an apprentice engineer for the Winnipeg Flying Club and Johanson?s Flying Service, working on aircraft and flying passengers, subsequently being employed by Wings Limited as air engineer until September 1939, when he joined the RCAF. This officer served in the RCAF as an instructor with an A1 Category, and as an Assistant Supervisory Officer at an Elementary Flying Training School in Manitoba. In November 1942 he was loaned to the Royal Air Force Transport Command at Montreal as an instructor, and made one delivery to the United Kingdom. He was subsequently posted to Rockcliffe in April 1943, and flew as Captain on scheduled Service flights from Ottawa to Halifax twice weekly. From July to October 1943, he flew with No.165 Squadron, Edmonton, on the North West Staging Route operating from Edmonton to Whitehorse and vicinity, flying freight, passengers and servicing new fields under construction. This officer reported to No.168 (Heavy Transport) Squadron in October 1943, and to date has made 25 Atlantic crossings and has also served as Officer Commanding this squadron?s Detachment at Gibraltar, where he flew numerous trips from there to Italy and Cairo. Squadron Leader McIntosh carried out the first round trip mail flight between Ottawa and the United Kingdom. As second in command, No.168 (Heavy Transport) Squadron, he has maintained a very enviable and outstanding record, and is in no small way responsible for the squadron?s accomplishments in air transport operations and the general success that has been attained to date. Note: Memo, 10 October 1941 in which G/C T.A. Lawrence (Station Trenton) recommends promotion of several officers including F/O W.H. McIntosh. This officer is a very capable instructor holding an A.2 category. At present he is employed as a deputy Flight Commander and has demonstrated his ability to carry out his duties very efficiently.

NEWTON, FS (now P/O) George James (R 50577/C47531) - Mention in Despatches - No.160 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 14 November 1944 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 2684/44 dated 15 December 1944. Born 7 January 1909. Home in Vancouver; enlisted there as Aero Engine Mechanic, 2 November 19389 Posted 12 January 1940 to Technical Training School, St. Thomas. Promoted AC1, 20 February 1940. Promoted LAC, 1 June 1940. To No.120 (BR) Squadron, 30 June 1940. Promoted Corporal, 15 December 1940. Promoted Sergeant, 1 July 1941. To No.6 (BR) Squadron, 24 July 1941. To Boundary Bay, 24 January 1942. To Sea Island, 3 October 1942. To No.9 BGS, 9 February 1943 to train as Flight Engineer; graduated 2 April 1943). To Vancouver, 17 April 1943. To No.3 Repair Depot, date uncertain. To No.160 (BR) Squadron, 5 May 1943. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 July 1943. Commissioned 7 June 1944. With No.11 (BR) Squadron, July to September 1944 before returning to No.120 (BR) Squadron. Promoted Flying Officer, 7 December 1944. To Western Air Command, 12 February 1945; to No.5 OTU, 20 February 1945. To No.6 OTU, 12 September 1945. To Release Centre, 31 October 1945; retired 3 November 1945. This NCO is a flight engineer of outstanding ability, whose energy and persistence in training new flight engineers has contributed greatly to his squadron\'s success.

NORTHOVER, F/L Harold William (C4221) - Mention in Despatches - No.5048 AMES - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 425/45 dated 9 March 1945. Enlisted in Hamilton, 24 February 1941 as Radar Officer; immediately commissioned as Flying Officer and attached to RAF overseas. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 29 December 1941. Repatriated 28 February 1945. To No.1 Air Command, 18 March 1945. To Moncton, 13 April 1945. To No.4 Radio School, 15 April 1945. To No.4 Release Centre, 19 June 1945. Retired 23 June 1945. Living in Toronto in June 1949. No citation. RCAF Press Release dated 19 December 1944 from one “Crampton” read: The Japanese troops were only four miles away. Their camp-fires, even the fires of enemy base could be clearly seen at night. Our own troops, north of Maungdaw, were 20 miles away. Yet, for three months during 1944, Flight Lieutenant Harold Northover, of Hamilton, Ontario, and Corporal Harold McElmore, of Winnipeg, with 21 other men, all from the British Isles, lived and worked securely aboard a barge in this the most advanced unit on the whole Arakan front. Life did not always seem secure to the little complement of men, though no attack came during the three months of January, February and March when they were stationed there. The R.A.F. and the Navy saw to that. But as the monsoon season approached, violent storms blew up, and eventually the unique station was withdrawn. The next day, a Jap army bomber flew up and down the island close by which they had been anchored and gave it a pounding. A small detachment of the R.A.F. Regiment, also awaiting withdrawal, was still there, but there were no casualties. Then there was the night when Northover and several of his men nearly drifted ashore, where certain capture awaited them. They fixed the broken feed system of their small power-boat’s engine by siphoning petrol from the tank into a can, puncturing the bottom of the can and placing it directly over the carburator. By the time they had done all this, they were almost aground. They still don’t know how they managed to get back to their barge undetected. Northover, small wiry and bespectacled is, at 47, probably the daddy of all Canadian radio mechanics. He joined up in the last war at the age of 16, spent most of it in the Royal Canadian Navy. His naval experience is one reason why he was chosen to command this advanced radio outpost aboard a 120 foot former coal-barge. The barge had no power of its own. Even if it had, a certain knowledge of seamanship would have been necessary, but without that power, a knowledge of how to handle anchors, kedges, winches and cables, and how to use them to manoeuvre the barge to bring her head into wind was essential. In time, every air force man on the barge became something of a seaman. They tried to become fishermen, too, but somehow or other they had no success. Rations and mail were brought monthly by a small coastal steamer under escort. The former was almost always mainly bully beef. In the crystal clear water surrounding them, all kinds of edible fish swam nonchalantly by, and the men thought they were in a grand spot to vary their rations from the sea. But never a fish did they catch. “Those so-and-so fish are educated,” they remarked in disgust, when they finally gave up trying. It appeared the fish could go even for bits of air force rations and eat them up smartly as long as they were not on a hook. The radio-camp-barge was removed during the monsoon season and the two Canadians are not with it now. Their overseas tour completed, they expect soon to be home in Canada. Northover was one of the first Canadian radio men in India and was responsible for the installation of many important stations in the radio chain. He has been stationed in Bombay and Karachi, and on the Northwest Frontier, as well as in the Arakan. He was on the N.W. Frontier at the time that the Germans were besieging Stalingrad and the threat to India, via the Caucasus and Persia, was becoming grimly real. He joined the Canadian Army in 1914 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, his birthplace. When his age was discovered, he was ruled out for overseas for at least two years, so he wangled a transfer to the navy, spent much time at sea, on naval and merchant ships as a wireless operator, and also spent three months helping man the famous Lurcher lightship at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy, weathering several heavy storms and one Hurricane during his time there. He stayed in the navy for a year after the war, and was in H.M.S. Stadacona which conducted the late Admiral Lord Jellicoe on a survey of Canada’s Pacific Coast defences. He remembers rowing ashore one day with the Admiral seated beside him on the thwart, bending an oar like any ordinary seaman. When he left the navy, he went into radio manufacturing and has been production engineer of several well-known firms. He joined the R.C.A.F. early in 1940 and less than two months later was on his way overseas. McElmore joined the R.C.A.F. in 1941 and was a member of the first class of radio mechanics at the University of Manitoba. He went overseas in October 1941. Before joining the air force he was an electrician at the C.N.R. shops in Winnipeg and is particularly proud of the fact that he worked in the electrical wiring of the locomotive that hauled the Royal Train from Vancouver East during Their Majesties visit to Canada in 1939.

PATTERSON, F/O William Smith (C4591) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.426 Squadron - Award effective 4 November 1944 as per London Gazette dated 17 November 1944 and AFRO 239/45 dated 9 February 1945. Born 1904 in Kilwinning, Ayreshire; home in Neepawa, Manitoba (teacher); enlisted in Winnipeg, 17 March 1941 as Link Trainer Instructor; commissioned 26 April 1941 in rank of Flying Officer; to No.12 SFTS, 16 May 1941. To No.1 ITS, 13 March 1942. To No.3 ITS, 11 April 1942. Remustered to aircrew and posted on 14 July 1943 to No.1 Air Gunner Ground Training School. To No.4 BGS, 22 August 1943. Graduated and placed on General List, 1 October 1943 with rank of Pilot Officer. To “Y” Depot, 15 October 1943. Taken on strength of No.3 PRC, 21 October 1943. Posted to No.426 Squadron, March 1944; mid-upper gunner in P/O J.H. O'Neill's crew. Promoted Flying Officer, 1 July 1944. Posted from unit to No.1659 CU, 31 July 1944. Incident described in citation was on 12 May 1944. Medal presented at Buckingham Palace 30 October 1945. Repatriated 16 November 1945. Retired 12 December 1945. RCAF photo PL-40196 (ex UK-16963 dated 29 November 1944) shows Flight Officer Mary Carry (Toronto, member of “Blackouts” entertainment troupe) with Iroquois Squadron adjutant, F/L Bob Mickles (Toronto) and squadron commander, W/C Eric Mitchell (Wolfville, Nova Scotia). RCAF photo PL-40370 (ex UK-17134 dated 5 December 1944) shows him with “Minnie Simcoe”, a hand-crafted doll and mascot of the Iroquois Squadron, caption says the mascot “has been tagging along on operations regularly.” Photo PL-46228 (ex UK-23579 dated 5 November 1945) is captioned as follows - “Seven RCAF aircrew members who received the DFC at a recent investiture held by His Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace were photographed in the Palace courtyard . Left to right: F/L J.S. Wallace (Niverville, Ontario), S/L E.A. Adams (Omemee, Ontario), F/L R.F. Lawrence (Windsor), G/C E.M. Mitchell (Wolfville, Nova Scotia), F/L J.M. Tartz (Wasburn, Saskatchewan), F/L W.S. Patterson (Nepawa, Manitoba), F/L R.R. Kingsland (Montreal).” Possibly died 1967 at Little Britain, Selkirk Census Division, Manitoba. // Flying Officer Patterson has taken part in many successful operations. On one occasion while taking part in an attack on enemy concentrations in Normandy his aircraft was damaged by anti-aircraft fire. Later an enemy fighter attacked and further damage was sustained, the turrets being rendered unserviceable. Despite this, Flying Officer Patterson succeeded in firing several bursts at his assailant whose aircraft was damaged subsequently. He displayed commendable courage in remaining in his unserviceable turret to keep a lookout and in directing evasive action when on two more occasions his aircraft was threatened by fighters. // The original recommendation is in DHH file 181.009 D.4431 (Library and Archives Canada RG.24 Volume 20649); date established as 2 August 1944 when he had flown 17 sorties (81 hours 45 minutes); sortie list and submission as follows: // 14 January 1944 - Brunswick (6.15) // 27 January 1944 - Berlin (8.05) // 15 February 1944 - Berlin (7.50) // 9 May 1944 - Calais (3.20) // 10 May 1944 - Ghent (3.55) // 12 May 1944 - Louvain (3.55) // 27 May 1944 - Bourg Leopold (4.55) // 16 June 1944 - Sterkrade (4.50) // 21 June 1944 - St. Martin (4.00) // 23 June 1944 - Bientques (4.05) // 24 June 1944 - Bamieres (3.45) // 27 June 1944 - Foret d’Eawy (4.00) // 28 June 1944 - Metz (6.25) // 15 July 1944 - Nucourt (4.05) // 17 July 1944 - Caen (3.55) // 18 July 1944 - Wesseling (5.10) // 24 July 1944 - Ferfay (3.35) // This officer has taken part in many successful operations as mid-upper gunner of a heavy bomber. On one occasion recently, while attacking enemy concentrations in Normandy, his aircraft was struck by heavy flak which put a large hole in the starboard wing. Despite this, his skipper continued on to the target and while over the target area, a twin-engine fighter attacked from below, putting cannon shells through the bomb bay and out through the top of the fuselage. Severe damage was caused to the hydraulics and the fuel system, and the gunners’ turrets were rendered unserviceable, but not before bursts were fired at the fighter, which is claimed as damaged. Flying Officer Patterson displayed exceptional coolness and courage in remaining in his unserviceable turret to keep a look-out and directing evasive action when on two more occasions enemy aircraft came in to attack. Without doubt his devotion to duty contributed in a very large measure to the success of this operational flight. He is highly recommended for the award of the Non-Immediate DFC.

ROBERGE, F/L Hilaire (C4615) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.62 Base - Award effective 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 809/44 dated 14 April 1944. Born in Ottawa, 12 January 1903. Home in Ottawa; educated at Montfort School (Eastview); enlisted in Ottawa 3 July 1924 and posted to Station Ottawa in trade of Carpenter. Promoted AC1, 1 April 1925. Promoted LAC, 15 July 1925. Promoted Corporal, 22 May 1926. Promoted Acting Sergeant, 1 October 1927. Confirmed as Sergeant, 1 April 1930. To No.1 Depot, 12 May 1932. To Ottawa Air Station, 1 October 1934. To No.18 Detachment, Montreal, 30 April 1936 as instructor to the Auxiliary Squadron there. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 June 1936. Promoted Warrant Officer Class 2, 1 September 1939 when trade changed to Airframe Mechanic. To Camp Borden, 30 September 1939. On 14 November 1939 was posted to Technical Training School, St. Thomas. To No.12 Technical Detachment, Toronto, 28 May 1940 (Resident Inspector at Massey-Harris plant, Weston); promoted WO1, 1 October 1940. Commissioned 24 March 1941 in rank of Flying Officer. To “Y” Depot, Halifax, 15 March 1942. Posted overseas, 30 March 1942. To No.419 Squadron, 29 April 1942. To No.425 Squadron, 24 June 1942. To No.426 Squadron, 26 October 1942. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 March 1943. To No.425 Squadron, 15 May 1943. Proceeded with No.425 Squadron to Africa (26 May 1943) and back to England (26 October 1943). To No.62 Base, 10 December 1943. Repatriated to Canada, 25 March 1944. To No.3 Training Command, 4 May 1944. To No.124 Ferry Squadron, 10 May 1944. To Station St. Hubert, 30 June 1944. To Rockcliffe, 1 July 1944. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 October 1944. Remained in postwar RCAF, retaining rank of Squadron Leader as of 1 October 1947. Retired to Chateauguay, Quebec, 17 July 1950. Invested with award by Governor General, 27 June 1945. Died in Ottawa, 27 April 1979. No citation in AFRO. Recommended for BEM, 16 August 1943, for services as Engineer Officer with No.425 Squadron. The proposed citation noted that he had come to a new squadron and his experience was most helpful in training ground crew. "Flight Lieutenant Roberge is a most skilful and conscientious engineer whose cheerful confidence has inspired a high standard of morale among the ground crew personnel. The high serviceability maintained in England and in North Africa, where the undertaking of major repair jobs in the field were done in record time, is worthy of the highest praise. This officer has fully contributed to the successes achieved by the squadron." // Notes: It is evident from numerous movements in the 1920s that he served short periods with RCAF photo detachments in Northen Ontario and in the West. He was, for example, at Larder Lake, 29 July to 22 October 1926. Again, he was at Sudbury, 18 September to 3 November 1927. On 15 September 1927, F/L F.C. Higgins of a Photographic Flight, writing from Torrance (Muskoka) recommended his promotion to Sergeant - “Corporal Roberge has now serve with me on detached photographic operations for two season, hence I have had good opportunity to judge the character of his work and extent of his ability both in respect of his trade proficiency as rigger and his qualifications as to rank. During last season’s operations he served in the capacity of next senior NCO and during the present season he has been acting in the responsible position of Senior NCO of my Detachment. He has at all times been most reliable and painstaking, shown excellent initiative, and ranks high in trade proficiency and the capacity to get things done in short order. His ability to handle men and to exercise proper supervision over their work is considered distinctly good, as evidenced by the loyal support which he consistently secures from the other members of the Detachment.” About 11-12 December 1929 he was sent to St. Felicien for about ten days duty “in connection with installation of skiis on Pilot Officer Bonard;s aircraft G-CYYT” (possibly in connection with a search). Travel claims show him as going to Gananogue, 25-26 July 1931 to salvage Fairchild XJ after a crash and to truck it back to Ottawa. // Assessed 1 May 1941 - “Has recently been commissioned from the ranks, Has been carrying out the duties of Resident Technical Officer as plants in this district. Zealous in his duties, near in appearance, and should make a good officer.” (W/C J.L Hurley, No.12 Technical Detachment). // Assessed 1 February 1943 - “Is an outstanding Engineer Officer who carries out his duties willingly and skilfully. Is definitely an asset to a squadron.” (W/C J. St. Pierre). // Assessed 1 December 1946 - “Highly qualified officer. Despite shortage of staff, continues to turn out a lot of work. Never complains regardless of the amount of work he is called on to turn out. His pleasant personality and cooperative attitude are a ‘must’ in his difficult position. His appearance and deportment are above average.” (G/C R.F. Gibb).

RUNNING, S/L Kenneth Hewitt (C4070) - Mention in Despatches - No.127 Wing - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 337/45 dated 23 February 1945. Born 26 May 1912 in Smiths Falls, Ontario; COTC at Queen's University Medical School, 1930-1936. Practiced at Memorial Hospital, Albany, New York (1936-37), St. Mary’s Hospital, Niagara Falls (1937-1938), Peck Memorial Hospital, New York City (1938, four months), Williamsville, New York (1938, six months) and Smiths Falls in general practice, 19939-1940; joined Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, March 1940; enlisted in RCAF in Vancouver, 16 November 1940. Student in first course in Canada re aviation medicine. Granted rank of Squadron Leader, 1 September 1941. To No.3 WS as Senior Medical Officer, 21 March 1941; to No.5 BGS, Dafoe, Saskatchewan, 10 February 1943 for similar duty. To “Y” Depot, Lachine, 19 April 1944; taken on strength of No.3 PRC, 29 April 1944 (date of embarkation); disembarked in United Kingdom, 7 May 1944; to No.62 Base, 13 May 1944; to No.9 Personnel Despatch Centre, 11 October 1944; to No.127 Wing, 24 October 1944; to Repatriation Depot, 27 July 1945; to RCAF Overseas Headquarters, 25 September 1945; repatriated 26 September 1945. To No.1 Air Command, 29 September 1945. To No.4 Release Centre, 30 November 1945. Retired 2 November 1945. Practiced in Carleton Place, Ontario but rejoined RCAF, 4 June 1952 with rank of Squadron Leader (204638); to Station Trenton, 3 August 1952. Part of Coronation Contingent to London, April to June 1953. To Station Cold Lake, 29 June 1954. To Canadian Joint Staff, London, 3 July 1956 for purposes of attending University of London, Jul 1956 to July 1958 (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation). Promoted Wing Commander, 1 January 1957. To No.1 Air Division, 1 August 1958. Returned to Canada, 6 August 1960. To AFHQ, 17 July 1961. Retired 31October 1962. RCAF photo PL-45582 (ex UK-24092 dated 22 August 1945) taken at VJ celebrations, Repatriation Depot, Torquay when Nursing Sisters and Medical staff were the waiters; he is shown as Head Waiter. RCAF photo PL-45852 (ex UK-24140 dated 8 August 1945) taken as Torquay as personnel learn tennis while waiting for repatriation - Section Officer Pat Annand (Truro, Nova Scotia), Section Officer Lou LeClair (North Rustico, Prince Edward Island) and S/L K.H. Running (Smith Falls, senior medical officer at Repatriation Depot). Photo PL-130526 is a portrait taken October 1953 Died in Carleton Place 31 July 1964 as per Legionary of October 1964. Although with No.127 Wing at the time of the award, he was obviously honoured for services as Station Tholthorpe, as the recommendation originates with G/C J.L. Hurley of that base on 4 September 1944 (DHist file 181.009 D.1730, PAC RG.24 Box 20607). Squadron Leader Running was posted to this station on the 13th May 1944 as Station Medical Officer. His energetic application of his duties was immediately apparent. He has entered into all Station affairs, showing a keen interest in the physical and moral welfare of all personnel. He is a leader in station sporting events, especially track and field events. On a recent field meet he competed as a representative from this station. To cite an outstanding example of this officer's efficiency and devotion to duty, I would refer to a most serious crash at this station. On the night of 27/28 June 1944, an aircraft on a three-engine landing crashed into another aircraft at dispersal and both aircraft immediately burst into flames. Squadron Leader Running, who was on duty at the control tower, immediately proceeded to the scene with his staff. Squadron Leader Running entered the burning aircraft and with assistance removed the pilot who was seriously injured. Squadron Leader Running continued the rescue and as the last occupant was being removed the Squadron Leader and his staff were thrown to the ground by the explosion of ten 5-cwt bombs from the aircraft in dispersal. Despite this, Squadron Leader Running continued with his rescue and first aid, being subjected to a further explosion a few minutes later. When all personnel were safely removed the Squadron Leader proceeded to Station Sick Quarters and carried out an emergency amputation on one of the injured. Other seriously injured men were given treatment and removed to the Military Hospital in York. During all of this work, Squadron Leader Running displayed the greatest coolness and efficiency and he was unquestionably responsible for saving lives of all personnel... Selected Assessments: “Strongly recommended that he be appointed to rank of Temporary Squadron Leader immediately. Duties performed by him have been exceptional while employed as Acting Rank. Has maintained the Station Hospital in a very efficient manner and his work in all branches of administration and organization have been well above the average. Personality excellent and his general deportment highly satisfactory at all times.” (W/C H.B. Godwin, No.3 Wireless School, 16 January 1942) “S/L Running is a very conscientious officer and possesses a very pleasing personality. He has carried out his duties as SMO at this Station in a very efficient manner and takes a keen interest in the health and welfare of all Service personnel and also does not hesitate to help dependents in emergencies. S/L Running’s wartime experience together with his civilian experience has been on great assistance in his position of SMO and as a consequence the hospital at this Station is considered to be run very efficiently with all personnel under him working harmoniously ttogether. It is felt that S/L Running is an above average mediacl officer and accordingly I strongly recommend that he be granted accelerated promotion to the rank of Wing Commander.” (W/C A.T. Mason, Station Trenton, 9 April 1954) “S/L Running has been in charge of the hospital at this station since its inception during the summer of 1954. During this time the station strength has grown from just over 200 to over 2,000 RCAF personnel plus some 1,500 dependents. The task of providing medical services in this semi-isolated area was further complicated by shortages of equipment and staff at various stages. Nevertheless, S/L Running accomplished all and more than could be expected and amply demonstrated his capabilities as a Senior Medical Officer in charge of a large station.” (W/C J.H. Watts, Cold Lake, 20 June 1956) “This officer has done an above average job as SOMS. A heavy workload at all units, combined with staff shortages, have posed many problems of a unique nature. Our dependence upon American and British assistance in certain specialist fields requires close and friendly liaison. The excellent service we receive from outside medical facilities, and out own facilities, is due in no small measure to W/C Running’s efforts and his keen interest in and up to date knowledge of his own profession.” (G/C C.L. Olsson, No.1 Air Division, 24 May 1960.

SHARPE, W/C John Edward (C4072) - Officer, Order of the British Empire - Western Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Born in London, Ontario, 21 January 1904 or 12 January 1906 (the latter as per RCAF Press Release reporting award); educated there. Graduated from University of Western Ontario (MD). Lecturer at University of Toronto. Enlisted in Ottawa, 18 November 1940. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 July 1941. To No.1 Manning Depot, 25 February 1942. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 January 1943. To No.2 Training Command, May 1943. To Western Air Command, 27 April 1944. To No.1 Air Command, 16 August 1945. Retired 3 October 1945. Died in London, Ontario, 2 December 1989. Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26, Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 7 has citation. // This medical officer has been given several difficult and highly important assignments requiring aggressiveness and outstanding professional knowledge and organising ability. Under unusually difficult circumstances and when confronted with seemingly impossible situations, he has, with complete disregard for all other interests, fulfilled his duties with the greatest efficiency and brought his tasks to a successful conclusion. Many of his suggestions on re-organization and new methods have been adopted throughout the service. This officer was instrumental in setting up the first air ambulance in No.2 Training Command for the evacuation of injured personnel from isolated areas. It was by this officer's own design that Norseman aircraft were fitted for this purpose and his work in this connection was undoubtedly responsible for saving many lives. As principal medical officer in this Command he has re-organized the medical services, establishments, hygiene and modernisation of many unit hospitals, all of which he has successfully completed. This officer's outstanding ability, coupled with the highest devotion to duty, has set a fine example.

SLAUGHTER, FS George Roderick (Can 4135A, later C40327) - British Empire Medal - No.3 Bombing and Gunnery School - Awarded 1 January 1943 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943. Born at Epsom, Surrey, England, 22 March 1902. Educated in St. James and Erikson, Manitoba, 1911-1927. Worked for T. Eaton Company, Winnipeg, 1917; CPR Telegraph, 1918; Bradsteet store clerk, 1918; Dominion Rubber store clerk, 1918-1920; farm helper, Cypress River, 1920-1921; then farming and service station work. Enlisted in Winnipeg, 19 December 1935 as Aero Engine Mechanic with No.112 (Army Cooperation) Squadron. Promoted AC1, 8 February 1938. Promoted LAC, 1 October 1938. Promoted Corporal, 2 November 1939. Proceeded overseas with the squadron; promoted Sergeant 1 October 1940. To No.2 (Fighter) Squadron, 11 December 1940. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 May 1941. Repatriated via Rockcliffe, 22 July 1941. To No.3 BGS, 2 August 1941 To No.1 Officer School, 1 September 1943. Commissioned with effect from 2 September 1943. To Aero Engineer School, 30 September 1943. To No.3 Training Command, 5 January 1944 and employed as a Trade Test Officer. Promoted Flying Officer, 2 March 1944. To No.1 Air Command, 15 January 1945. To No.5 Release Centre, 20 November 1945. Retired 22 November 1945. Award presented 16 April 1943. // Flight Sergeant Slaughter has been most assiduous in the execution of his duties as an Aero Engine Mechanic. No assignment has proven too arduous and he has been most unselfish in giving unstintingly of his spare time to assist others. It is in no small measure by the initiative, energy and devotion to duty displayed by this NCO that flying training has been so successfully carried out at this unit. In this manner he has made an extremely valuable contribution to the C.T.N. // Recommended 28 September 1942 by Commanding Officer, No.3 BGS as follows: // This NCO has been particularly capable in execution of his duties as an Aero Engine Mechanic. No assignment has been too arduous; he has always given unstintingly of his own time in the interest of the Service and his fellow airmen. His leadership has been of the highest order. // Notes: Assessed 17 December 1940 with No.112 Squadron - “Steady, dependable man. Keenly interested in his work.” (F/L L.E. Rankin, Officer Commanding, “C” Flight). // He took a Rolls Royce engine course in England, April 1941. // Attended School of Aeronautical Engineering, 4 October 1943 to 15 January 1944. Courses in Administration and Organization (71/100), Engines (36/50), Airframes (26.5/50), Theory and Oral (66/100); personal assessment was 174/200. “Has overseas experience with a auxiliary squadron. A capable, mature aircraft engineer who plodded diligently with his studies. Quite suitable for employment as a trade test officer.” (S/L H.E. Bishop, Chief Instructor).