ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russell (C40) - Mention in Despatches - Eastern Air Command Headquarters (now Overseas HQ) - Award effective 11 December 1943 as per London Gazette dated 14 December 1943 and AFRO 568/44 dated 17 March 1944. Born Walkerton, Ontario, 29 April 1893. Employed by Merchants Bank of Canada, accountant, seven years. Enlisted 10 March 1916 in 168th (Oxford) Battalion. Transferred to Royal Flying Corps, 19 October 1916 as Second Lieutenant (on Probation), Special Reserve. To No.2 School of Aeronautics, 20 October 1916. In Nos.25 and 20 Reserve Squadrons, dates uncertain. To No.49 Squadron, 1 March 1917; graded as Flying Officer that date and confirmed in rank as Second Lieutenant. To No.19 Squadron, France, 8 April 1917, flying Spads. To No.50 Training Squadron, Home Establishment, date not shown. To Army and Infantry Cooperation School, 28 November 1917. To No.50 Training Squadron, 15 December 1917. Lieutenant in Royal Air Force, 1 April 1918. To No.20 Group, 11 September 1918. To Flying Instructor School, 19 October 1918. To No.2 Training Depot Station, 31 October 1918. To No.2 Flying Training School, 12 July 1919. To Liverpool, for repatriation to Canada, 15 August 1919. To Unemployed List, 29 August 1919. As of December 1920 he claimed about fours hours on Shorthorns, 250 hours on Spads, 1,000 on Avros, and short flights in Pup, Camel, Snipe, Bristol Fighter, SE.5, BE.2, RE.8 and Dh.9.Relinquished commission 1 September 1921. In immediate postwar period he was an aerobatic pilot with an RAF team touring Britain to raise funds for charities, and thus may have been the first Canadian aerobatic pilot. Member of the CAF (but unemployed), 18 February to 14 July 1920. Employed ay Air Board as Certificate Examiner, 30 September 1921 to 17 January 1923. Appointed Flight Lieutenant, Canadian Air Force, 18 January 1923. Confirmed as Squadron Leader, CAF, 1 May 1923. Appointed to RCAF, Camp Borden, with rank of Squadron Leader, 1 April 1924. Assigned to temporary duty, England, 29 December 1924 (Central Flying School, Upavon), returning to Canada 19 May 1925. To AFHQ and granted Temporary Wing Commander, 24 May 1925. Reverted to Squadron Leader, 24 September 1925. Posted to Camp Borden, 24 September 1925. Temporary Duty in Philadelphia, 5-8 September 1926. On command to England, 27 August 1927 to 24 December 1928 (staff college). To Station Winnipeg, 24 January 1929. As Commanding Officer there he frequently visited, by rail and by air, the various detachments. Examples of this are as follows: 4 July 1929, by rail, Winnipeg to Lac du Bonnet; thence by air to Berens River (6 July), Norway House (6 July), Thicket Portage (7 July),Wabowden (7 July), Cormorant Lake (7July), Pelican Narrows (9 July), Lac la Ronge (10 July), Ladder Lake (12 July), Cormorant Lake (14 July), Winnipegosis (15 July), Lac du Bonnet (15 July) and back to Winnipeg (16 July 1929). On 31 August 1929 he went by road to Lac du Bonnet; by air thereafter to Berens River (4 September 1929), Cormorant Lake (5 September), Pelican Narrows (6 September), Ladder Lake (6 September), Prince Albert (7 September), back to Ladder Lake (7 September), to Lac la Ronge (8 September), to Cormorant Lake (9 September), to Norway House (13 September), to Berene River (14 September), to Lac du Bonnet (17 September) and back to Winnipeg (17 September 1929). These sorts of tours occurred frequently - at least five in 1930. To AFHQ, Ottawa, 6 December 1932. Promoted Wing Commander, 12 December 1932. Promoted Group Captain, 1 April 1938. To Station Ottawa (Rockcliffe), 20 June 1938. To Eastern Air Command, 31 January 1939. Promoted Air Commodore, 1 September 1939. Promoted Air Vice Marshal, 5 August 1941. To Special Duties Abroad, 29 March 1941. Returned to Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 29 July 1941. To AFHQ, Ottawa, 23 February 1942. To Lachine, 9 December 1943. To RCAF Overseas Headquarters, 10 December 1943. Repatriated 5 March 1945. To No.1 Composite Training School, Toronto, 15 March 1945. To No.4 Release Centre, 25 May 1945. Retired, 11 December 1945; died in Ottawa 31 July 1948. Numerous photographs of him at Canadian Forces Photo Unit; PL-1181 shows him at desk, Dartmouth, August 1940 (Air Commodore); PL-117261 is a formal portrait; PL-31605 (ex UK-13059 dated 3 August 1944) shows A/V/M N.R. Anderson on return to United Kingdom after several weeks temporary duty in Canada; greeted by Air Marshal Lloyd Breadner. Photo PL-31606 (ex UK-13060 dated 3 August 1944) shows, left-to-right, a Mr. Guthrie (Air Ministry), G/C C.C.P. Graham, Air Marshal L.S. Breadner, F/L R.S. McCartney, G/C G.G. Morrow, F/L S.F. Hanlon, A/V/M N.R. Anderson. Photo PL-31610 (ex UK-13064 dated 3 August 1944) is captioned as follows: “A/V/M N.R. Anderson, right, chats with G/C C.C. Graham, following his [Anderson’s] return from Canada. G/C G.G. Morrow, centre, who made the trip to Canada with the Air Vice-Marshal, looks on. In the background Air Marshal L.S. Breadner, CB, DSC, who was at the airfield to greet A/V/M Anderson, is shown speaking to F/L S.F. Hanlon.” RCAF photo PL-31616 (ex UK-13070 dated 3 August 1944) shows A/V/M N.R. Anderson chatting with G.C C.C.P Graham while Air Marshal L.S. Breadner looks on. RE-75-307 shows him as a Squadron Leader in formal dress; HC-6655 held by National Archives of Canada shows him in 1933. Recommendation for Mention in Despatches raised 24 September 1943 by Air Marshal Lloyd Breadner for services as follows: Air Vice-Marshal Anderson was for many years the Air Officer Commanding of this Command. By his outstanding organizing ability, energy and initiative, he was largely responsible for the efficient expansion and the successes obtained by this Command. ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russel (C40) - Companion, Order of the Bath - Air Member for Air Staff, AFHQ (now Overseas) - Award effective 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944. Recommendation raised by Air Marshal Lloyd Breadner, 10 October 1943. Presented with award at Buckingham Palace 15 February 1944. Air Vice-Marshal Anderson, with outstanding organizing ability, energy and initiative, for many years very successfully filled a position of great responsibility as Air Officer Commanding, Eastern Air Command. As Air Member for Air Staff for the past twenty months, this conscientious and very thorough officer has efficiently and judiciously undertaken the responsibility of all Home War planning and operations. He also very capably fulfils the duties of Deputy Chief of the Air Staff and is a member of the Permanent Joint Board on Defence, Canada-United States. ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russell (C40) - Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) - Award effective 12 September 1947 as per Canada Gazette dated 20 September 1947 and AFRO 485/47 of that date. ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russell (C40) - Croix de Guerre with Palm (France) - Award effective 12 September 1947 as per Canada Gazette dated 20 September 1947 and AFRO 485/47 of that date. External Affairs file “French Awards to Canadian Armed Forces - Particular Cases” (Library and Archives Canada, RG.25, Box 4140) has the following citation: Air Vice-Marshal Anderson rendered outstanding service to the French cause as Deputy Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Air Force Overseas during the invasion of Europe in June 1944. ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russell (C40) - Legion of Merit, Commander (United States) - Award effective 14 February 1948 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 135/48 dated 5 March 1948. On 15 April 1947 Air Vice-Marshal Hugh Campbell wrote to Colonel J.C. Hodgson, U.S. Military Attache in Ottawa. It is clear from this letter that the Americans had asked Canada to nominate some officers for U.S. awards and that in Anderson's case, Campbell was not only suggesting the person (along with Harold Edwards and A.L. James) but supplying a draft citation. There was some urgency, as Anderson was dying of diabetes: Air Vice Marshal Anderson has held various important operational appointments on Canada's east coast, including Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command during the war. Together with his American counterparts, he was responsible in no small measure for the effective air operations which were carried out against enemy U-Boats which were then operating so extensively in Atlantic sea lanes. He has, at all times, shown the utmost willingness and enthusiasm in his association with members of the United States Army Air Force. The original recommendation (found in his file) was as follows: This officer held various important operational appointments on Canada's east coast, including the position of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command. During his tenure of office he satisfactorily cooperated with the members of the United States Armed Forces in that area, particularly in the protection of the eastern coats of Canada and the United States against enemy submarine warfare. Also, he was responsible to a marked degree for the air cover which was provided many of the allied convoys operating between North America and the United Kingdom. During the period 1942-1944, as Air Member of the Canadian Section of the Permanent United States-Canadian Joint Board on Defence, he tendered the utmost cooperation to his American counterparts which was contributed [sic] to a marked degree to the splendid relationship which existed amongst the members of this Board. ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russell (C40) - Order of the White Lion, 3rd Class (Czechoslovakia) - Award effective 5 March 1948 as per Canada Gazette dated 14 February 1948 and AFRO 135/48 of that date. Because of his health, this was presented to him at his home in April 1948. Notes: Course at Central Flying School, 20 January to 21 April 1925 involved the following flying: dual on Avro, 9.20, solo on Avro, 11.50, dual on Snipe, 15 minutes, solo on Snipe, one hour, dual on Bristol Fighter, 15 minutes (total of 22 hours 40 minutes). Instructors Remarks read, “This officer has had considerable previous experience as an Instructor and passed through the Gosport School as an A.1 Instructor on the staff of the School there. His flying is excellent, and he knows the patter excellently. His voice is clear through the telephone and he gives his instructions very well indeed. In my opinion he should be an exceptionally good instructor.” (F/L J.H. Butler). The Chief Flying Instrictor (S/L H.G. Smart) wrote, “An exceptionally good pilot and a brilliant Instructor on all types machines, exceptionally keen.” In addition, he took courses (but dis not sit for examinations) in Technical (Engines), Technical (Airframes), Administration, Air Pilotage, Stores and Stores Accounting plus the Flying Instruction outlined above. RAF Staff College Report filed 28 December 1928 by the Commandant (Air Commodore Edgar Ludlow-Hewitt) at the end of the 6th Course read as follows: A very loyal, helpful and conscientious officer. Intelligent but a little slow. He is tactful and pleasant in manner, and though rather reserved he is sociable, friendly and good natured. An application for the Atlantic Star was turned down. Nevertheless, it was accompanied by details of three sorties in which he participated, viz: 23 December 1939 - second pilot to S/L A.D. Ross, one hour 35 minutes, Stranraer 916, OAS Convoy CT-2. 30 January 1940 - second pilot to S/L A.D. Ross, three hours 20 minutes, Stranraer 910, OAS Convoy CT-3. 31 January 1940 - in gunner’s position, front cockpit, Stranraer 310, Special Search for HX18 and IAS HMS Royal Sovereign. Assessments: “A very keen, energetic officer, having outstanding ability as flying and ground instructor, being particularly good in the organization of training. Is self reliant, even tempered, painstaking and thorough with his work. Has good influence with officers and men. Keen at sport and lives a clean life.” (W/C L.S. Breadner, 16 November 1924, when Anderson was Officer Commanding Training Squadron, Camp Borden). Assessment for 1926 while Acting Commanding Officer, No.1 Flying Training School, Camp Borden. That year he had flown 16 hours five minutes as pilot, one hour 40 minutes as passenger. “A very capable and energetic officer, conscientious and thorough in the performance of his duties. Good administrator and disciplinarian and thoughtful of the welfare of those under his command.” (A.H. Bell, Colonel Commandant, 26 December 1926). Assessment for 1928 noted that he was attending Staff Course in England. Assessment for 1929 when Commanding Officer, Winnipeg Air Station , since 29 January 1929. In the year he had flown 70 hours 30 minutes as pilot, 47 hours five minutes as passenger. “I have formed a high opinion of this officer as Officer Commanding Winnipeg Air Station. He appreciates his responsibility, and besides being tactful, has a very pleasant manner.” (14 December 1929, Brigadier and Officer Commanding Military District No.10, signature illegible). Assessment for 1930 when Commanding Officer, Winnipeg Air Station. Had flown 80 hours 30 minutes as pilot, 17 hours 35 minutes as passenger. Proficient on Moth, Avro, Vedette, Varuna, Fairchild, Bellanca, Siskin. “Squadron Leader Anderson has a quiet manner but a forceful character. He is very tactful in all his dealings and is deservedly popular. His administration of the Winnipeg Air Station is excellent and he fosters good feeling between the RCAF and the Permanent Active Militia in the District.” (22 December 1930, Brigadier and Officer Commanding Military District No.10, signature illegible). Assessment for 1934 when Air Personnel Staff Officer, Air Force Headquarters, having been posted there 6 December 1932. He had flown only 19 hours 15 minutes in the year. “A very reliable and conscientious Staff Officer. Thorough in all his work. He inclines to centralize the work of his division on himself in order to ensure accuracy. He has worked exceptionally hard during the year with excellent results.” (Air Commodore G.M. Croil, Senior Air Officer, 1 January 1935). Assessment for 1935 when Air Personnel Staff Officer, Air Force Headquarters, having been posted there 6 December 1932. He had flown only 13 hours 50 minutes in the year. “A hard working and very conscientious officer. His work has continued to be of a high order. He has improved the administration of his division by effecting a measure of decentralization. A very satisfactory staff officer.” (Air Commodore G.M. Croil, Senior Air Officer, 1 January 1936). “Air Commodore N.R. Anderson is an efficient and responsible officer, well qualified for the responsible position he holds as Air Officer Commanding, Eastern Air Command, Halifax.” (Air Vice-Marshal L.S. Breadner, Chief of the Air Staff, 31 December 1940). First World War Combat Reports: From file Air 1/1220/204/5/2634/19, Library and Archives Canada MG.30 D 1 Volume 21: Squadron: No.19 Date:14 June 1917 Type and No. of Aeroplane: SPAD B.1669 Armament: one Vickers Pilot: 2/Lt N.R. Anderson Locality: near Menin Time: 7.00 p.m. Duty: Offensive Patrol Height: 14,000 feet Remarks on Hostile Aircraft: Albatross Scout. Narrative: Saw leader fire red light, then formation of E.A. beneath and East of us. Dived with leader on E.A. and fired about 25 rounds at last machine in E.A. formation. They then broke up and went East. I followed leader back to lines, Squadron: No.19 Date: 21 July 1917 Type and No. of Aeroplane: SPAD B.3520 Armament: one Vickers Pilot: Lieutenant N.R. Anderson Locality: NE of Ypres Time: 7.45 p.m. Duty: Offensive Patrol Height: 12,000 feet Remarks on Hostile Aircraft: Albatross Scout. Narrative: Was just over lines when I saw formation of about ten E.A. above and North East of us. About same time I noticed one E.A. below them and to the left of me, which I immediately dived on. Gun stopped in No.4 position after about 15 rounds had been fired. E.A. dived vertically away and as there were three other E.A. just near him, I broke away in order to rectify stoppage,

BEALL, F/L Herbert Wilson (C4437) - Mention in Despatches - No.217 Squadron -Award effective 14 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 874/44 dated 21 April 1944. Born in Ottawa, 29 September 1908 (birth date in obituary notice); attended Lisgar Collegiate Institute and one year at Queen\'s University before becoming interested in forestry during a summer job at Petawawa Forest Experimental Station; graduated from University of Toronto, 1932, with a degree in Forest Sciences. Home in Ottawa; enlisted there 24 February 1941. To RAF overseas, 6 April 1941. Seconded to the RAF to help set up radar stations in the Middle East. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 March 1943. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 4 November 1943. Repatriated 6 January 1945. To No.1 Air Command, 16 January 1945. To No.1 Technical Service Unit, 3 April 1945. To Release Centre, 1 May 1945; retired 3 May 1945. Postwar service in Ontario forestry organizations; credited with fire danger rating system and the road signs that now warn of fire hazard conditions. Died in Ottawa, 4 December 2000; lengthy obituary in Ottawa Citizen of 6 December 2000, dealing chiefly with his forestry achievements.

BROOKES, A/V/M George Eric, OBE (C42) - Companion, Order of the Bath - No.6 Group Headquarters Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 809/44 dated 14 April 1944. Born Ingleton, Yorkshire, 22 October 1894. Family settled near Owen Sound, 1910. Employed pre-war by Christie Brothers of Owen Sound (apprentice and fitter, steam and hot water heating) and by CNR, Winnipeg (fitter, steam and hot water heating). Enlisted in 5th Field Ambulance, Canadian Army Medical Corps, 22 November 1914; Private, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 20 November 1914 to 25 September 1916. Served seven months in France with 2nd Division. To RFC as Second Lieutenant, 26 September 1916; to No.2 School of Aeronautics, 10 October 1916. To No.8 Reserve Squadron, 8 December 1916. To No.36 Reserve Squadron, 6 January 1917. Appointed Flying Officer, 27 February 1917. To No.13 Squadron, France, 9 March 1917. Wounded, admitted to hospital, 5 April 1917. To hospital in England, 17 April 1917. To School of Aerial Gunnery, Loch Doon, Scotland, 12 June 1917 (administrative work, gunnery officer at Catterick). To No.46 Training Squadron, November 1917 (station examining officer). To Northern Training Brigade, non-effective pool, early 1918. Lieutenant, Royal Air Force, 1 April 1918 at which time he was with No.46 Training Squadron as instructor; appointed Acting Captain, 1 October 1918 when at No.49 Training Depot Station. Transferred to Unemployed List, 11 July 1919. Air Ministry Letter of 29 August 1919 stated he had been Mentioned for Valuable Services (not published in London Gazette). Postwar worked five months for Canadian Aircraft Company Limited, Winnipeg as mechanic and pilot, commencing 1 May 1921 (recommended to Air Board by W.A. Straith and by the Chief Pilot, Hector F. Dougall). Issued Temporary Commercial Air Pilot’s Certificate, 28 May 1921 at Winnipeg, having taken air tests from A.G. Goulding. Issued Temporary Air Engineer Certificate, 30 June 1921 while at Winnipeg. Relinquished Temporary RAF Commission, 1 September 1921. Joined CAF as Flight Lieutenant, 14 September 1921; Flight Lieutenant, RCAF, 1 April 1924 when on strength of Camp Borden. Succeeded S/L N.R. Anderson as chief of training when Anderson went to UK on course, December 1924. To RCAF Headquarters, 10 November 1925. This seems to have caused some trouble, for the logical successor would have been either R.S. Grandy (who had an A.1 instructor rating) or C.M. McEwen (who had more seniority). The Gordian knot was cut by moving S/L A.B. Shearer from No.3 (Operations) Squadron to No.1 Flying Training Station. Brookes returned to Camp Borden, 1 May 1926 for service with No.1 Flying Training School. Took RAF Flying Instructor Course, Upavon, commencing 17 January 1927. The course lasted 18 January to 4 April 1927 and included flying on the following: Avro (7.30 dual, 24.20 solo), Snipe (15 minutes), Bristol Fighter (1.55 dual, 3.05 solo), DH.60 (ten minutes dual), Grebe (2.45 solo), Gamecock (1.05 solo), and Siskin (one hour solo), “A very sound pilot. Very keen; has mastered the CFS course extremely well, Should be a really excellent instructor.” Also took courses in Rigging Part 1 (81 percent), Rigging Part 2 (86 percent), Engines Part 1 (81 percent), Engines Part 2 (80 percent), Air Pilotage (75 percent) and Stores and Stores Accounting (93 percent). “A very keen and outstanding officer. Should make a good instructor.” To this the Commandant (G/C C.S. Burnett) added, “One of the best officers on the course; hard working, conscientious and reliable. Will make a first class instructor.” Subsequently toured RAF establishments (RAF Cadet College at Cranwell, Men’s Technical Training School at Cranwell, RAF School for Boys; Training at Halton, Martlesham Heath, RAE Farnborough, civil works of Boulton and Paul, RAF Base Gosport, Fairey Aviation, Short Brothers, Hawker or Vickers, Avro works at Hamble, Bristol Company at Failton), returning to Canada on SS Montnairn, 5 May 1927. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 April 1927. Passed Staff College Preparatory Course, 1 October 1927. However, he failed an RAF Staff College entrance exam and declined to press for such a course. To Station Trenton, 30 September 1933. To Camp Borden, 31 March 1934. Awarded OBE, 20 July 1935. To command Camp Borden, 26 September 1936. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 April 1937. To Station Trenton, 30 June 1937 as second in command. To Station Dartmouth, 9 February 1938 to command No.5 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron. To command Station Dartmouth, 1 June 1938. To Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 20 December 1938 as Officer in Charge of Administration. Promoted Group Captain, 1 April 1939. His duties included checking out reconnaissance of aerodrome sites in civilian clothes, to avoid publicity. Promoted Air Commodore, 15 May 1940. Promoted Air Vice-Marshal, 14 May 1942. employed chiefly on air training between the wars. Helped plan EAC operations; AOC No.1 Training Command, May 1940; AOC No.6 Group, 24 October 1942 to end of 1943. Taken on strength of RCAF Overseas Headquarters, 29 February 1944. To No.1 Repatriation Depot, 18 March 1944. Repatriated to Canada, 14 May 1944. Insignia of CB presented at Buckingham Palace, 1 February 1944. Retired 22 November 1944; awarded Queen's Coronation Medal, 23 October 1953 while on retired list; died in Toronto 8 September 1982 as per Airforce Magazine of December 1982. RCAF photo PL-19733 (ex K-5342 dated 1 October 1943) shows A/V/M G.E. Brookes with Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris in an RCAF station bomber mess during a Harris visit to No.6 (Bomber) Group. The following photographs, dated 8 March 1944, taken on the occasion of handover of command, No.6 Group, from A/V/M G.E. Brookes to A/V/M C.M. McEwen - PL-28356 (ex UK-8643). PL-28357 (ex (UK-8644), PL-28358 (ex UK-8540), PL-28361 (ex UK-8543). No citation to CB in Canadian sources. Public Records Office Air 2/8958 gives the following recommendation. // This officer commands the Group and has been responsible for its organization and subsequent operation. He has had a difficult time in achieving the amalgamation of units and personnel moves from other groups whilst necessary interfering as little as possible with operations during the period of re-organzation. He has done well in trying circumstances. // BROOKES, A/V/M George Eric, CB, OBE (C42) - Chevalier of the Legion of Honour (France) - AFRO 485/47 dated 12 September 1947 and Canada Gazette dated 20 September 1947 // BROOKES, A/V/M George Eric, CB, OBE (C42) - Croix de Guerre avec Palm (France) - AFRO 485/47 dated 12 September 1947 and Canada Gazette dated 20 September 1947. External Affairs file “French Awards to Canadian Armed Forces - Particular Cases” (Library and Archives Canada, RG.25, Box 4140) has the following citation: // Air Vice-Marshal Brookes commanded the Canadian Bomber Group with the utmost efficiency during the early stages of its organization in England, and thereby aided materially in the liberation of France. // BROOKES, A/V/M George Eric (C42) - 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. // NOTE: He had an accident with HS2L G-CYEJ, Friday, 30 June 1922, Parry Sound. The cylinders had been replaced and Brookes was testing the machine. A take-off had to be aborted and he came back to buoy to allow engine to cool. It was not firing on all cylinders. However, he tried again, but as he taxied at some 20 mph he struck a deadhead near the dock. The starboard fin was broken for about four feet and the machine rapidly filled with water. Brookes taxied it to shore and left it there where tail ultimately submerged. In a letter to the Acting Director of Flying Operations (Air Board) dated 10 July 1922, Clifford McEwen (Air Station Superintendent, Whitney) reported he had gone on 3 July to Parry Sound “to exchange observers” and look at the aircraft. He stated: // Undoubtedly, this accident has held us up considerably and caused a lot of trouble and extra work. It was totally unnecessary in the first place because it was quite apparent from shore that the engine was not functioning properly and should have been brought in and the cause of the trouble ascertained. Instead of this, you will note, the machine was again taken out and another attempt made to get off. Leaving the machine in the water until Monday [3 July] should not have occurred as it should have been taken out immediately. // On several occasions I have had trouble with Brookes through his not using at least common sense. However, since that time his work has been quite satisfactory at Parry Sound with Mr. Lawrence, so I shall take the matter up with Captain Johnson when he visits this station. // McEwen appears to have written another critical letter (not on file) on 23 August 1922. He then backed off, writing on 30 September 1922: // My letter of August 23rd (confidential) regarding this officer may be cancelled. // Since that time he has shown marked improvement in his work and also interest in the duties of the station and is proving himself quite a capable officer. // This may have crossed another letter in the mail, for the Acting Director, CAF, had written to McEwen on 28 September 1922: // I am enclosing confidential report dated August 23 on Flight Lieutenant Brookes, G.E. As this is considered an adverse report, it is requested please, that the report be signed by the officer concerned [Brookes]. // At this point McEwen finally backed off, writing on 4 October 1922: // In reply to your letter of September 28th regarding the above names [Brookes], I would refer you to my letter of September 30th (confidential). // His actual flying times varied and are sometimes surprisingly low for someone engaged in flying instruction, as the following figures from Annual Assessments show: // 1926: 126 hours 25 minutes (plus 25 minutes as passenger) // 1927: 73 hours (but he had been in the UK part of the time) // 1928: 174 hours 40 minutes // 1929: 87 hours 35 minutes // 1930: 125 hours 55 minutes // 1931: 192 hours 40 minutes plus one hour 55 minutes as passenger // 1932: 68 hours 55 minutes // 1933: 109 hours 50 minutes plus 65 minutes dual // 1934: 126 hours plus 70 minutes as passenger // 1935: 197 hours 25 minutes // 1936: 71 hours 20 minutes plus one hour 45 minutes as passenger // 1937: 54 hours 25 minutes plus three hours 50 minutes as passenger. // 1938: 20 hours 35 minutes plus 46 hours 20 minutes as passenger. // Department of Transport file 6606-3, “Services - Aviation - Trophies and Awards - McKee Trophy” (National Archives of Canada RG.12 Box 1003) has a letter dated 29 March 1934 from Air Commodore G.M. Croil to Controller of Civil Aviation in which he recommends three officers for the McKee Trophy (F/L E.G. Fullerton, who ultimately received the trophy, F/L W.I. Riddell, who did not, and S/L G.E. Brookes). The summary for Brookes read as follows: // The previous service of Squadron Leader Brookes consists of the following: // CEF - 20 November 1914 to 25 September 1916 // RFC - 26 September 1916 to 31 March 1918 // RAF - 1 April 1918 to 11 July 1919 // CAF - 14 September 1921 to 31 March 1924. // On April 1st, 1924, Squadron Leader Brookes was appointed to the RCAF as a Flight Lieutenant (Permanent) on the General List and was posted to RCAF Station Camp Borden as Officer Commanding the Training Flight. In 1925 he was transferred to RCAF Headquarters for a period of temporary duty of six months as Staff Officer Training. On May 1st, 1926, he was again returned to Camp Borden taking the position of Officer Commanding “A” Flight, Flying Training School. // On December 31st, 1926, Squadron Leader Brookes proceeded to England to take a flying instructor’s course at the Central Flying School with the RAF, and his progress and experience was such that he was granted an “A.1" category. On the completion of the Central Flying School course, he again returned to Camp Borden and was placed in command of “A” Flight, and also acted as second in command of the station. // On April 1st, 1930, Squadron Leader Brookes was placed in command of the Training Wing at Camp Borden and, from that date until August 17th, 1933, was largely responsible for all flying training carried out at the principle training station of the RCAF. // He was transferred to RCAF Station Trenton on October 2nd, 1933, to act as second in command but was returned to Camp Borden on March 31st, 1934 top again act as Officer Commanding the Flying Training School and Flying Control Officer. // Squadron Leader Brookes has spent most of his service career at Camp Borden either instructing or being Officer in Command of flying instruction carried out at that station. It is largely due to his keenness and ability that the present high standard of flying instruction given in Canada both by civilians and service personnel is being carried out. // In 1933, Squadron Leader Brookes was detailed to proceed on duty throughout Eastern Canada under the aegis of the Controller of Civil Aviation to categorize civilians who were, or desired to act as, flying instructors either at the flying clubs or at private schools. Squadron Leader Brookes’ knowledge and sympathy, whilst carrying out these duties, aided in a large measure in making the civilians being tested enthusiastic to cooperate with the Department in the application of the Air Regulations. // Squadron Leader Brookes is keenly interested in flying and all its aspects. He has flown all RCAF types of aircraft with a total of 2,726.40 hours. // Message, 12 February 1944, Breadner to Power: // I THINK IT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ALL CONCERNED THAT BROOKES BE REPLACED. HE HAS CREDITABLY PERFORMED HIS DUTIES BUT IS SHOWING SIGNS OF STRAIN AS A RESULT OF HIS HEAVY AND WORRYING RESPONSIBILITIES. AIR CHIEF MARSHAL HARRIS RAISED THIS QUESTION YESTERDAY. I HAD BEEN GIVING THOUGHT TO IT SINCE ARRIVAL. MCEWEN LOGICAL REPLACEMENT. HARRIS CONCURS AND CONSIDERS MCEWEN SUITABLE. DO YOU APPROVE. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT APPOINTMENT BROOKES WOULD ASSUME ON RETURN. IT MIGHT BE HELPFUL FOR HIM TO CONTEMPLATE. DO NOT CONSIDER BROOKES WILL BE AVERSE TO MOVE IF APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE. // It appears that some thought was given to him having some responsibilities for Operational Training Units, but this do not go forward.

CAMPBELL, S/L James Duncan Donald (C4841) - Mention in Despatches - Western Air Command Headquarters - Awarded 1 January 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. Born in Victoria, 18 March 1908 (RCAF press release 4907 announcing award). Attended high school in Victoria and Cambridge University, England. Prewar career was as a partner in Haldance and Campbell, Barristers and Solicitors. Home in Vancouver; enlisted Victoria 12 April 1941. Commissioned in Administration Branch, 10 May 1941, To Western Air Command Headquarters, 15 June 1942. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 January 1943. Promoted Squadron Leader, 15 September 1943. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 April 1945. To Release Centre, 11 August 1945. Retired 13 August 1945. This officer has been employed on personnel duties for the past two years. During this time he has worked most arduously and unselfishly. The ability and devotion to duty of this officer are praiseworthy.

COLQUHOUN, W/C John David (C4023) - Mention in Despatches - Eastern Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born 1907. Home in Ethel, Ontario. Graduated from Dalhousie School of Medicine, 1932. Service with Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, 8 April to 15 November 1940; during that time he was at School of Aviation Medicine, Toronto, 8 August to September 1940. Transferred to RCAF in Regina, Saskatchewan, 16 November 1940 as Medical Officer and granted rank of Flight Lieutenant. At No.2 ITS, Regina until 10 April 1941 when posted to No.11 SFTS, Yorkton. Promoted Squadron Leader, 15 May 1942. To No.10 Repair Depot, Calgary, 20 July 1942. To No.6 ITS, Toronto, 7 August 1942. To No.10 Repair Depot again, 20 August 1942. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 April 1943. To Station Dartmouth, 7 June 1943. To Eastern Air Command Headquarters, Halifax, 25 November 1943. To No.4 Release Centre, Toronto, 10 October 1945. Retired 16 October 1945, settling in Aylmer, Ontario. Died in Aylmer, 9 December 1966. As Principal Medical Officer of Eastern Air Command and former President of No.5 Regional Medical Board, Wing Commander Colquhoun has rendered distinguished service to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The manner in which he has supervised the health of the many thousands of Royal Canadian Air Force personnel at so many far flung bases is deserving of particular praise. Recommendation raised 8 September 1945 by Air Commodore F.G. Wait, Eastern Air Command Headquarters, as follows: As Principal Medical Officer of Eastern Air Command and former President of No.5 Regional Medical Board at Dartmouth, Wing Commander Colquhoun has rendered distinguished service to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The manner in which he has supervised the health of the many thousands of Royal Canadian Air Force personnel at so many far flung bases is deserving of special mention. Note: Assessment, 15 December 1941 - “An excellent officer - good organizer and good disciplinarian. Excellent surgeon. Hospital under his command is well administered,” (G/C G.R. Howsam, No.11 SFTS). Letter dated 13 March 1942 - “This officer reported to this unit 11 March 1941 as Senior Medical Officer in charge of the Station Hospital, From that date, he has consistently done excellent work. He has set a fine example to Officers serving under him, and has proven a great asset to the Station. His technical ability is considered of a very high standard, and his knowledge of administration is above average..” (S/L G.H. Sellers, Commanding Officer, No.11 SFTS). Assessment dated 23 November 1943 - “Have no hesitation in stating that since taking over command of the station hospital, Wing Commander Colquhoun has greatly improved conditions.” (G/C B.D. Hobbs, Station Dartmouth). Applying for release (16 July 1945) he pointed out that as a pre-war general practitioner, he had been employed by the RCAF largely in administration. If he was to return to private practice, he would require some post-graduate training. This he expected to have to pay for himself - “I am not a recent graduate and am not eligible for any government assistance for education or training.” Also, because all his service had been in Canada, he would not be eligible for Civil Service opportunities (such as Department of Veterans Affairs), these posts being filled by personnel with overseas service.

COOPER, F/O James Richard (C4727) - Mention in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 June 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June 1943 and AFRO 1247/43 dated 2 July 1943. Home in Toronto; enlisted there 14 April 1941 as Radio Officer and commissioned that date. Attached to RAF overseas. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 February 1943. Repatriated 25 March 1943. To No.31 Radio School, 10 April 1943. To Eastern Air Command, 16 June 1944. To No.22 Radio Unit, 26 June 1944. To No.3 WS, 13 September 1944. To Eastern Air Command, 29 December 1944. To Moncton, 15 July 1945. Retired 17 September 1945. May have died in North Battleford, 16 December 1991.

CRICH, P/O Howard Clair (C45233) - Air Force Cross - No.4 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 6 January 1945 as per London Gazette dated 13 March 1945 and AFRO 132/45 dated 26th January 1945. Born in Regina, 15 December 1920. Educated in Clearwater, Manitoba (1928-1932), Tangenbury, Saskatchewan (1932-1935 and Griffin, Saskatchewan (1935-1940). Home in Griffin, Saskatchewan; enlisted in Regina, 21 May 1940 as aero engine mechanic. To No.1 Manning Depot, Toronto, 24 May 1940. To Technical Training School, St. Thomas, 21 June 1940. To No.8 (BR) Squadron, 23 October 1940. Promoted AC1, 12 November 1940.. To No.5 (BR) Squadron, 4 July 1941. Promoted LAC, 1 October 1941. To No.145 (BR) Squadron, 23 July 1942. To Torbay, 25 August 1942. To No.9 BGS, 5 December 1942. To School of Aeronautical Engineering, 30 January 1943. To No.3 Repair Depot, 13 February 1943. To No.3 Repair Depot, Vancouver, 14 February 1943. To No.9 (BR) Squadron, Bella Bella.24 February 1943. Promoted Sergeant, 1 June 1943. To No.4 (BR) Squadron, 23 August 1943. Classified as Flight Engineer (Special), 1 January 1944. Commissioned 28 January 1944. Promoted Flying Officer, 15 August 1944. To Western Air Command Headquarters, 10 March 1945. To No.7 Release Centre, Calgary, 9 June 1945; released 13 June 1945. Died in Calgary, 1 March 1978. Had completed 1,666 flying hours, 1,029 operational hours (121 sorties) including 173 hours in previous six months. Award presented 17 July 1947. // This flight engineer, with many hours of operational flying to his credit, has proven himself to be a most co-operative and energetic member of aircraft crew. His cheerful devotion to duty and exceptional efficiency have set a splendid example to all aircrew on the Pacific coast. Pilot Officer Crich, with untiring and skilful effort, has rendered outstanding meritorious service. // Recommended by W/C R.R. Denis, 31 October 1944 as follows: // This officer has completed 1,029 operational flying hours as Flight Engineer on Canso aircraft. His devotion to duty, cheerfulness and calm efficiency have set a fine example to all aircrew on this Coast. // Notes: Assessed 17 June 1944 - “A very good crewman, does good work.” (S/L R.W. Mitchell, No.9 Squadron). // Assessed 28 October 1944 - “A very capable engineer. Recommend that he be retained in the service and promoted to Flying Officer.” (S/L R.H. Lowry, Station Tofino) // Training: Attended Flight Engineer School at No.9 BGS, 14 December 1942 ro 22 January 1943, Flew in Battle aircraft, five hours 20 minutes plus four hours 45 minutes in turret manipulation. Graded in Guns, Ammunition and Pyrotechnics (230/250), Guns, Practical (85/100), Sighting, written (200/250), Turret, practical (160/200) and Aircraft Recognition (104/200). “Average type mentally. Popular. Has good appearance.” // Application for Operational Wing dated 20 November 1944. // No.5 (BR) Squadron, August 1941 to September 1942 - Catalina and Canso aircraft (convoy and escort patrols), 384 hours 30 minutes, no sortie list. // No.9 (BR) Squadron, Western Air Command, as follows: // 8 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (2.50) // 9 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (5.50) // 14 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (2.05)) // 19 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (4.40) // 23 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (3.30) // 26 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (5.00) // 30 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (6.35) // 5 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (4.40) // 17 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (5.00) // 21 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (40 minutes) // 25 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (4.25) // 30 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (3.30) // 29 May 1943 - Stranraer (5.55) // 30 May 1943 - Stranraer) (3.30) // 14 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (40 minutes) // 14 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (2.05) // 14 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (4.55) // 20 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (5.20) // 22 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (5.50) // 25 June 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (9.30) // 14 July 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (13.40) // 22 July 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (7.25) // 27 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (6.25) // 29 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (925) // 26 August 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (7.15) // 30 August 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (10.10) // 2 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (8.55) // 5 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (4.50) // 8 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (10.55) // 17 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (6.50) // 24 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (7.50) // 27 September 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (2.30) // 30 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (8.00) // 5 October 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (1.20) // 11 October 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (1.00) // 11 October 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (8.20) // 20 October 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (11.45) // 2 November 1943 - Canso A - Sea Search (5.05) // 3 November 1943 - Canso A - Sea Search (4.40) // 5 November 1943 - Canso A - Sea Search (4.55) // 14 November 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (5.30) // 27 November 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (8.05) // 7 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.10) // 9 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.35) // 11 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (12.00) // 14 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (7.35) // 17 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.10) // 19 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (11.30) // 21 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.45) // 23 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.15) // 27 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (2.05) // 1 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (4.50) // 4 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (12.25) // 6 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.45) // 8 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (3.55) // 10 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (13.25) // 19 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (7.05) // 22 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (12.25) // 26 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (12.15) // 30 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (11.30) // 3 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (6.05) // 5 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (35 minutes) // 9 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (12.45) // 11 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.35) // 15 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (13.15) // 20 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (4.05) // 23 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (11.50) // 27 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.55) // 2 May 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.00) // 6 May 1944 - Canso A - Search (3.40 // 16 May 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (11.15) // 23 May 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (13.30) // 16 July 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.10) // 25 July 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.15) // No.4 (BR) Squadron // 27 September 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (5.10) // 1 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10..00) // 6 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.25) // 15 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.50) // 18 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.35) // 27 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (8.45) // 31 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (5.10) // 2 November 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.05) // 6 November 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.05) // TOTAL - 990 hours, 124 operational flights.

DESSERT, WO (now P/O) Leon Albert (R54943/C46828) - Mention in Despatches - No.4 (BR) Squadron (deceased) - Award effective 3 November 1944 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 2479/44 dated 17 November 1944. Born 11 December 1919 in Redpath, Saskatchewan. Attended Montreal Technical School to learn auto mechanics. Working in Granby before the war. Enlisted in Montreal, 31 May 1940. To No.1 Manning Depot, Toronto, 1 June 1940. To Technical Training School, St. Thomas, 5 July 1940. Promoted AC1, 31 August 1940. To No.3 Repair Depot, Vancouver, 6 November 1940. Promoted LAC, 19 December 1940. To No.4 (BR) Squadron, Uclulet, 9 November 1941. To No.9 BGS, Mont Joli, 9 December 1942. To School of Aeronautical Engineering, Montreal, 31 January 1943. Scored 55 percent on written examination, 76 percent on oral examination, and placed ninth in a class of 15 (?Has an average knowledge of engines? - S/L J.D. Syme). To No.3 Repair Depot, Vancouver, 14 February 1943. To No.4 (BR) Squadron, Uclulet, 22 February 1943. Promoted Sergeant, 25 February 1943. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 November 1943. Reclassified as Flight Engineer, 1 January 1944. Promoted WO2, 1 July 1944. Subsequently commissioned as per Air Force Routine Orders dated 7 August 1944, with effect from 7 April 1944. Home in New Westminster, British Columbia when award made. Died 27 July 1944. This warrant officer displayed exceptional devotion to duty throughout his period of duty at this unit and throughout his lengthy period of operational flying. He was a skilful flight engineer, whose example and ability, both in the air and on the ground, were reflected in the high standard of maintenance of this unit. These outstanding qualities were an inspiration to other flight engineers. Notes: Trained at No.9 BGS 14 December 1942 to 22 January 1943 before taking Flight Engineer course. He flew four hours five minutes (Fairey Battle) with one cine exercise and spent four hours 35 minutes on ?turret manipulation?. Ground courses were Guns, Pyrotechnics and Ammunition (230/250 in written test), Guns, Practical (75/100), Sighting (150/250 in written test), Turrets, Practical (164/200) and Aircraft Recognition (168/200). Placed 20th in a class of 30; ?Cooperative and willing.? On 9 July 1943 he was flight engineer of Canso 9802 piloted by R118408 Flight Sergeant J.F. Drake. It was raining at Uclulet. Port wing tip dipped in the water, nose dropped under water. Pilot opened the throttle and nose came partly out of water as aircraft swung to port. Nevertheless, the nose compartment filled rapidly and Dessert was injured while escaping via navigator?s hatch (abrasions to scalp, shock and exposure). Application for Operational Wing: Although he may have started this about 8 July 1944, it was almost certainly completed by others. All missions were with No.4 (BR) Squadron in ?Western Hemisphere?. 19 November 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 50 minutes 8 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.45 9 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 8.45 10 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.40 15 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 7.00 16 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.40 17 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.05 20 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.10 22 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.35 24 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.05 25 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.35 26 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.00 28 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.40 29 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 1.30 30 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.35 11 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.35 12 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.10 14 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.20 15 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.20 17 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.35 25 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.35 28 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.20 1 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.55 1 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.40 4 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.45 7 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.00 8 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.20 11 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.00 17 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.15 23 November 1942 - Stranraer - Search - 1.10 26 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.10 1 December 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.35 4 December 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.45 31 December 1942 - Stranraer - Search - 5.20 29 March 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.45 10 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.55 1 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.50 4 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.15 7 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.10 8 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.50 11 May 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 5.50 13 May 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 5.40 24 May 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 4.55 26 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.40 27 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.40 1 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.10 6 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.25 7 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.20 8 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 1.05 14 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 1.00 17 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.10 20 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.15 21 June 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 9.20 26 June 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 6.15 28 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.05 13 July 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 6.00 14 July 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 11.10 18 July 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 1.40 25 July 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 7.35 26 July 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 8.10 2 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 6.45 10 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 10.15 23 August 1943 - Canso - Search - 3.15 24 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 7.10 27 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 30 minutes 28 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 55 minutes 28 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 35 minutes 4 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 7.00 6 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 7.50 15 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 6.45 23 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 8.00 26 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 45 minutes 29 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 55 minutes 5 October 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 4.40 31 October 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 1.25 3 November 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 2.10 4 November 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 1.00 4 November 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 3.10 4 November 1943 - Canso - Search - 1.35 6 November 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 9.05 30 November 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 8.50 5 December 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 50 minutes 12 December 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 8.25 30 December 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 10.00 3 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.30 8 January 1944 - Canso - Search - 3.05 21 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 4.30 24 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.00 26 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 6.20 27 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.45 30 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.50 1 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.15 4 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 2.50 5 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.20 10 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 4.00 14 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.25 17 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 3.00 20 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 7.45 22 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.15 24 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 7.45 6 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.00 12 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 9.40 12 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 1.00 17 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.15 19 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.15 24 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 12.30 27 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.35 29 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.40 1 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 12.30 4 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.05 8 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.10 18 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.35 20 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 9.50 21 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 5.55 26 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.35 28 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.55 30 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.35 8 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 13.00 12 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.50 18 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.00 22 May 1944 - Canso - Search - 5.15 25 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 5.10 29 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 6.40 30 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.55 1 June 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.45 20 June 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 6.00 28 June 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.10 2 July 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.50 4 July 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 12.45 6 July 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.10 8 July 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.30 Total: 131 sorties and 806 hours Assessments: An undated form, composed when he had logged 300 hours as crew (recommendation for remuster to aircrew) stated, “Has a fair amount of air experience. Tried to be a pilot before the start of the war. Is very keen and should become an average pilot. Not susceptible to airsickness.” However, on 15 September 1942, the Vancouver Recruiting Centre concluded, “Cannot recommend re-muster to No.4 Manning Depot. C.T. too low.” It is not clear whether “C.T.” was an educational, skills or health matter. “A good tradesman and will make a fair NCO.” (Commanding Officer, Station Uclulet, 30 November 1942) “A very level headed engineer; knows his work and carried out his work in an excellent manner.” (S/L R.H. Lowry, No.4 Squadron, 30 October 1943). “This NCO is the senior Flight Engineer in the squadron. He is a definite asset to this squadron, being very efficient and above average in his trade.” “This NCO is the senior engineer in the squadron. He has been recommended for a commission, being well qualified for same.” (S/L R.H. Lowry, 29 June 1944). Circumstances of Death: He suffered a childhood injury from drinking lye which gave him much throat trouble for the rest of his life. He finally succumbed to infections.

EASTON, W/C Donald Robertson (C4172) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.2 Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born 6 May 1904 in Ayton, Ontario. Educated there, 1910-1918; at Harriston, 1918-1923; at Medical School, University of Toronto, 1927-1933. Took further courses on Psychiatry, University of Toronto, 1937-1938. Physician in Schumacher, Ontario, 1934-1937, and with Department of Health (Hotel Dieu), 1937-1940. Lieutenant in Queens Own Rifles, February to June 1940; RCAMC, June 1940 to 15 November 1940. Home in Stratford, Ontario; enlisted in RCAF, Toronto, 16 November 1940. Granted rank of Flight Lieutenant on enlistment and assigned to No.4 Training Command, Regina (later No.2 Air Command), 16 January 1941. . Promoted Squadron Leader, 15 July 1942. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 December 1942. To “Y” Depot, 17 November 1944; embarked from Canada, 24 November 1944. Disembarked in Britain, 5 December 1944. To RCAF Overseas Headquarters, 5 January 1945. Repatriated to Canada, 23 July 1945. To No.7 Release Centre, 3 August 1945. Retired 4 September 1945. Medical Officer for Department of Veterans Affairs after the war. As a member of the Supplementary Reserve (60352) he occasionally was called out for duty with No.18 Wing (Auxiliary), Edmonton, and Tactical Air Command, 1950-1959, forming Reserve Medical Units (Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Calgary and Regina) with rank of Group Captain. Completed his Fellowship in Psychiatry. Retired in Edmonton, Alberta. This officer has been Deputy Principal Medical Officer and later Principal Medical Officer of Command Headquarters for more than two years. During this time he has displayed the greatest interest in the health and welfare of all personnel in the Command. He has organized all Station Hospitals in this Command in a most efficient manner, and this efficiency has reflected in the low incidence of illness which prevails at all units. Wing Commander Easton has worked untiringly so that a satisfactory state of health is enjoyed by all personnel. He is a most capable doctor and an efficient administrator who has made a splendid contribution to the well being of personnel.

EMARD, W/C Joseph Medard Ladislas (C4032) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.3 Training Command Headquarters - Award effective 26 May 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944. Born in Embrun, Ontario; educated in Montreal (primary, secondary, University of Montreal medical graduate 1927). Director of Medical Services, Notre Dame Hospital; enlisted in Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps; transferred to RCAF in Montreal, 16 November 1940. Granted rank of Wing Commander as of 15 June 1941. Left No.3 Training Command Headquarters on 9 December 1944 and taken on strength of No.3 PRC, Bournemouth as of 9 January 1945. Repatriated 7 July 1945. To Lachine, 17 September 1945. Retired 25 September 1945. RCAF photo PL-45535 (ex UK-24080 dated 13 August 1945) shows him at Repatriation Depot; caption says in part, “While overseas, W/C Emard was attached to the Directorate of Medical Services in London in charge of hospitalisation, treatment and medical boards of RCAF personnel and repatriation of all medical cases.” Obstetrician and Gynaecology in Cornwall, Ontario after the war. Used Ladislas as his first name. This officer has been employed as Principal Medical Officer of the Command for the past three years. He has fulfilled this position in a most consistent and creditable manner and, through his tireless efforts and unstinted devotion to duty, is mainly responsible for the present efficient functioning of the medical branch in this Command.

FENTON, F/L Thomas Charles (C4449) - Mention in Despatches - Mediterranean Air Command - Award effective 17 September 1943 as per London Gazette of that date 28 and AFRO 2198/43 dated 29 October 1943. Born 3 May 1907 in Rosthern, Saskatchewan. Educated in Grandview, Saskatchewan and Kelvin High School. Home Melfort, Saskatchewan. Attended University of Manitoba, 1924-1929 (degree in Civil Engineering). Employed by Department of Mines and Resources, Ottawa, 1930 onwards (instrument man, junior engineer, Assistant Engineer) and was Resident Engineer of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Enlisted in Toronto 24 February 1941 in Works and Buildings Branch and posted to No.1 Manning Depot. To Eastern Air Command, 8 March 1941. Attended Aeronautical Engineer Course, Montreal, 31 March to 30 August 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 15 January 1942. To “Y” Depot, 22 March 1942. Embarked from Canada, 1 April 1942. Disembarked in Britain, 14 April 1942, To No.3 Works Squadron, 29 April 1942. To No.8 Works Squadron, 20 May 1942. To Headquarters, RAF Mediterranean, 22 August 1942. To Takali, Malta, 1 September 1942 where employed in airfield construction. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 August 1943. To Hal Far, Malta, 31 January 1944. Left Malta for United Kingdom, 18 September 1944. Repatriated 28 October 1944. To Prince George, 4 December 1944. To No.8 Construction and Maintenance Unit, Tufts Cove, 12 December 1944. To No.1 Release Centre, 24 January 1945. Retired 29 January 1945. Died in Kelowna, 24 August 1997. // FENTON, F/L Thomas Charles (C4449) - Mention in Despatches - Mediterranean Air Command - Award effective 14 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 874/44 dated 21 April 1944.

FLICK, F/L Joffrey Barton (C4300) - Mention in Despatches - Headquarters Balkan Air Force - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 337/45 dated 23 February 1945. Home in Toronto; enlisted there 7 March 1941 as Radio Officer and commissioned Flying Officer that date. To RAF overseas, 6 June 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 March 1943. Repatriated 28 August 1945. To No.1 Composite Training School, 5 September 1945. To Release Centre, 31 October 1945. Retired 5 November 1945. First name also rendered as ?Jeffrey?. No citation.

GIVINS, S/L Henry Cecil (C4379) - Mention in Despatches - No.61 Base (AFRO gives unit only as “Overseas”) - Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1729/44 dated 11 August 1944. Born 26 October 1910. Graduated in Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia, 1933 and thereafter employed as a Mechanical Engineer. Served in COTC, Artillery, 1940. Enlisted in Aeronautical Engineer Branch, Vancouver, 14 March 1941; home there. Granted immediate commission. Attended Aero Engineering School, Montreal, 29 March to 7 September 1941 (promoted Flying Officer, 30 August 1941). On strength of No.10 (BR) Squadron, 8 September 1941 to 28 February 1942. Posted overseas on 2 March 1942, arriving in Britain 18 March 1942. To Station Syerston, 24 March 1942. To No.408 Squadron, 14 July 1942 as Squadron Engineer Officer. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 20 September 1942. Promoted Squadron Leader, 10 April 1943 and posted to Headquarters, Station Leeming as Station Engineer Officer. To No.61 Base, 21 January 1944. To No.1659 Conversion Unit, 1 May 1944, as Chief Technical Officer. Repatriated to Canada, 23 April 1945. Released 27 November 1945. Died in British Columbia (location unknown), 11 November 1983 as per British Columbia Vital Statistics. No citation in AFRO. The following assessments nevertheless give some inkling as to his work: A most reliable, conscientious and hard-working Squadron Engineer Officer. The high serviceability of aircraft and the operational success of this squadron is due in no small amount of the great enthusiasm and ability of this officer. He gets on very well his men and can get the best out of them. Never afraid to et down to a job of manual work himself (G/C J.A. Verner, 10 September 1942) This officer is outstanding in his organization and work and takes a very great interest in his work. Recommend accelerated promotion.. (W/C M. Ferris, 14 January 1943). A very capable and reliable officer (W/C D.D. Miller, 27 July 1943).

HAMILTON, S/L Alexander Daniel (C4990) - 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 in Montreal, 13 November 1917. Educated at Westmount High School and McGill University (Chemical Engineering degree, 1941). Also a member of McGill Redman football team and Redbird Ski Club. Enlisted in Montreal, 9 May 1941 in Aero Engineer Branch. Granted rank of Flying Officer, 25 October 1941. With No.1 Repair Depot as of 1 November 1941. To “Y” Depot, 10 March 1942. To RAF overseas, 12 March 1942. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 15 February 1943. Promoted Squadron Leader, 11 July 1943. Repatriated 5 August 1945. Retired 9 October 1945. Postwar career in pulp and paper industry, ending as President and CEO of Domtar. Died in Victoria, 18 February 2006. No citation in AFRO.

HARRIS, P/O Ronald Carlyle (C46640) - Mention in Despatches - Eastern Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 3 November 1944 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 2479/44 dated 17 November 1944. Born 25 February 1920. Enlisted in Saskatoon, 20 June 1940 as Aero Engine Mechanic. To Technical Training School, 14 August 1940. Promoted AC1, 21 December 1940. To No.9 SFTS, 28 December 1940. Promoted LAC, 1 April 1941. To No.10 (BR) Squadron, 2 January 1942. Promoted Sergeant, 4 October 1942. To Yarmouth, 13 December 1943. To Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 17 February 1944. Promoted WO2, 1 March 1944. Commissioned as Flight Engineer, 30 May 1944. Retired 22 September 1945. Died in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, 4 June 1999. This officer, throughout his lengthy duties on anti-submarine operations, has proven himself to be a skilful and reliable flight engineer. His cheerfulness and determination in completing any mission assigned to him have been most praiseworthy and an inspiration to the other members of his crew.

HASKETT, P/O Clayton Arthur (C45063) - Air Force Cross - No.14 SFTS - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. - Born 30 August 1919 at Biddulph, Ontario. Educated in Lucan. Farming but took flying lessons, 1938-1940. Enlisted in London, Ontario, 6 September 1940 as Elementary Flying Instructor (home in Lucan). To Trenton, 26 October 1940. Granted rank of Sergeant, 13 December 1940 and posted to No.9 EFTS. Promoted WO2, 13 December 1941. To No.12 EFTS, 1 December 1942. To No.5 Manning Depot, 6 February 1943. To No.6 SFTS, 5 March 1943. To No.1 Flying Instructor School, 11 June 1943. Promoted WO1, 13 June 1943. To No.14 SFTS, 8 August 1943. Commissioned 2 December 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 2 June 1944. To Release Centre, 7 September 1945. Retired 23 October 1945. Died in Clandeboye, Biddulph Township, Middlesex Township. 1975. Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26, Vol.59, file 190-I, dossier 7) has citation. When recommended he had flown 3,212 hours - all as instructor. This officer has been instructing since the outbreak of hostilities and has put great effort into his work. His keen spirit while a non-commissioned officer instructor was an inspiration to all who came in contact with him. Since commissioning he has set an example as an industrious and keen officer and instructor and has gone beyond service requirements to inspire his fellow officers to greater effort in the training of pilots. The results he has achieved in training have been outstanding. Recommendation raised 8 November 1944 by W/C A.D. Forster, text as above. Endorsed 14 February 1945 by A/V/M A. Raymond. Training: Interviewed 29 August 1940 by F/O J.W. Roberts. Stated to have a commercial pilots license with 16 hours dual and 1000 hours solo. “Good average type. Would appear to have plenty of backbone. Well spoken. Good appearing. He should be a good candidate for Flying Instructor.” Although he is shown as posted to Trenton on 26 October 1940, there is a report in his file of a Flying Instructor course taken 8 October to 28 November 1940. He had 35 hours earlier flying (from St. Catharines who provided a report on him) and on this course flew Fleet aircraft, 35 hours dual and 112 hours solo. “Conscienous type - average pilot - instrument flying good - aerobatics need practice - a good knowledge of patter - with more experience should make a good instructor.’ (F/O A.G. Hobbs). Ground courses in Airframes (84/100), Airmanship (74/100) and Air Navigation (88/100). Tested on a Finch, 28 October 1940 by F/L H. Bryant and assessed as follows: Sequence (Fair), Voice (cracks), Manner (hesitant), Ability to Impart Knowledge (fair), and Ability as Pilot (Low Average). “Requires plenty of practice on general flying and aerobatics. This instructor must be given a thorough check before his category is made permanent.” Rated Class II (Temporary). Course at No.12 EFTS (dates nor defined) saw him on Tiger Moths - 9.50 day dual, 20.58 day solo, ten minutes night dual, 39.55 night solo). Logged 28.30 on instruments. Courses in Navigation, Airmanship, Armament (written and practical), Aircraft Recognition, and Signals, written. Placed tenth in a class of ten. “A good, steady instructor. Could show more initiative and interest in Service matters, Flying ability good high average. Pupils are well trained.” Course at No,6 SFTS was 8 March to 28 May 1943. Harvard aircraft - 39.30 day dual, 33.45 day solo, 4.40 night dual, 5.30 night solo. Flew 16.35 in formation and 15.20 on instruments. Logged 16 hours in Link. Courses in Navigation, Airmanship, Armament (written and practical), Aircraft Recognition, Signals, written and Signals, practical. Placed 23rd in a class of 23. “Flying - high average ability, steady and reliable pilot. GIS - very capable student. Deportment good.: Course at No.1 Flying Instructor School, 16 June to 7 July 1943. Flew single engine elementary type (6.15 dual and 5.30 solo) and single engine advanced type (24.25 day dual, 12.55 day solo, 3.00 night dual, 2.00 night solo). “Has had previous instructional experience. Tends to use too much elementary patter. Has a good knowledge of sequence. Voice good. Should be high average instructor.” (F/O E.H. Ellis). Examined in Airmanship (654/1000). Examined on a Harvard II by F/O E.A. Alexander who graded as follows: Sequence (Excellent Knowledge), Voice (Clear), Manner (Deliberate), Ability to Impart Knowledge (High Average), and Ability as Pilot (High Average). “High average instructional ability.” Rated as Category “B”. Elementary and Single Engine. Retested 20 January 1944, at which time he had flown 2,300 instructional hours; category raised to A-2. Selected Assessments: “A capable and conscientious Flying Instructor. Strongly recommended for retention in the Service.” (S/L S.V. Broadbent, No.14 SFTS, 17 May 1944). “This officer’s performance of his duties as an examining officer has been outstanding,” (W/C A.D. Forster, 18 January 1945.

HAWLEY, S/L Karl Tomkins (C4728) - Mention in Despatches - No.64 Base (given in AFRO as "Overseas") - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1395/45 dated 31 August 1945. Born in Ormstown, Quebec, 16 December 1909. Educated at Regina Central Collegiate. Attended University of Manitoba, 1930-1934 (Bachelor of Science. Electrical Engineering). Worked for Saskatchewan Government Telephones, 1927-1941 (Maintenance of Communications). Militia experience with Canadian Signal Corps, 1934-1941 (Second Lieutenant). Enlisted 14 March 1941 in Saskatoon in Aero Engineer Branch with rank of Pilot Officer. To No.1 Manning Depot, Toronto on enlistment. To Aero Engineer School, Montreal, 29 March 1941. Promoted Flying Officer, 30 August 1941. To AFHQ, 8 September 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 September 1942. To “Y” Depot, Lachine, 19 February 1944. Embarked from Halifax, 5 March 1944; disembarked in Britain 14 March 1944. To No.1664 Conversion Unit, 28 March 1944. Promoted Squadron Leader, 21 November 1944. To No.64 Base, 21 November 1944. Repatriated 31 May 1945 via Scoudouc. To No.428 Squadron, 10 June 1945. To Scoudouc, 14 July 1945. To Eastern Air Command Headquarters for Very Long Range group, Yarmouth, 23 July 1945. To No.6 Release Centre, 12 September 1945. Retired 24 September 1945. Died in Regina, 23 October 1970 ; reported to be “Deceased, date unknown, place not known” as per DVA letter of 19 December 1970. DHist file 181.009 D.4364 (RG.24 Vol.20648) has recommendation sent to No.6 Group Headquarters, 2 February 1945. Base Electrical Engineering Officer. This officer has shown outstanding interest in the Electrical Engineering Sections of the Base and has maintained a high degree of efficiency in all sections. His profound knowledge of his profession has been a considerable asset to the maintenance of the Base's aircraft. Notes: Interviewed by F/O J.M. Macdonald in Saskatoon, 21 January 1941. “Good appearance. Slender, healthy build. Quiet appearing, well educated, well spoken. Has had good training and is well qualified as an engineer but has had no practical Aeronautical experience. He is a good candidate for the course in Aeronautical Engineering. Highly recommended.” Course in Aeronautical Engineering was 31 March to 20 August 1941. Examined in the following subjects - Written Organization and Administration (68/100), Written Theory (36/50), Written Aero Engines (29/50), Written Airframes (34/50), Oral, all subjects (154/200), Practical Trade Test, Fitting (40/50). “Excellent type of officer. Good personality. It os anticipated he will do a good job in any capacity.” Selected Assessments: “He has been a Temporary Flying Officer since August 30th, 1941. He was posted to this Deputy Directorate from Aeronautical Engineering School on September 9th, 1941, since which time he has been engaged on development work on aircraft electrical equipment. He has handled, and is handling a large amount of work with ability, and it is recommended that he be made an acting Fligh Lieutenant as soon as possible.” (S/L W.F. Gouin, D/DQ, 13 July 1942) “Flight Lieutenant Hawley is a very capable electrical engineer officer and is at present ably directing the work of the Electrical Equipment Section of this Deputy Directorate, His initiative and personality are commendable.” (S/L W.F. Gouin, D/DQ/AFHQ, 15 March 1943) “This officer has carried out Squadron Leader’s duties as Base Electrical Engineer Officer for six weeks. I consider him satisfactory and recommend him for promotion to Acting Squadron Leader.” (W/C W.P. Dunphy, No.64 Base, Middleton St. George, 7 December 1944)

HIAM, F/L Gilbert St.George Robidoux (C4007) - Mention in Despatches - No.62 Base - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 337/45 dated 23 February 1945. Born 23 April 1908. Home in Montreal; enlisted in Ottawa, 14 June 1940 as Armament Officer. To “K”, 16 August 1940. Promoted Corporal, 20 September 1940. To Trenton, 28 September 1940. Commissioned 30 November 1940. Granted rank of Flying Officer, 14 January 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 15 January 1942. To No.6 (BR) Squadron, 14 January 1941. Posted to No.8 SFTS, 23 March 1942. To “Detachment F”, 12 July 1942. To Torbay 23 November 1942. To “Y” Depot, 30 June 1943. To United Kingdom, 2 August 1943. Repatriated 14 May 1945. To No.1 Air Command, 27 May 1945. To No.14 SFTS, 2 June 1945. To No.1 Air Command, 8 September 1945. To “Y” Depot, 16 October 1945. To United Kingdom again, 24 October 1945. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 February 1946. Repatriated, date uncertain but he was with No.10 Group as of 3 August 1947. Released 16 September 1947. Involved in bomb incident, 8 March 1945 with S/L A.M. Roth, MBE (which see).

HODGSON, S/L Wesley Bert (C428) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.90 Squadron - Award effective 4 November 1944 as per London Gazette dated 14 November 1944 and AFRO 239/45 dated 9 February 1945. Born in Kent, 22 October 1916; home in Inverness. RCAF 1936 until 5 November 1938 and RAF 1938-43. Transferred back to RCAF while in Britain, 7 November 1943 in rank of Squadron Leader. Repatriated to Canada 1 July 1945. To Western Air Command, 10 July 1945. To No.5 OTU, 15 July 1945; to Central Flying School, 17 September 1945; to Britain, 22 November 1945. Retains rank of Squadron Leader in postwar RCAF, 1 October 1945; promoted Wing Commander, 1 June 1947. Promoted Group Captain, 1 July 1954. Canadian War Museum has medals (AN 19790298-005). 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 2/8827 has recommendation dated 21 August 1944 when he had flown 26 sorties (108 hours 13 minutes). // * denotes daylight sortie // 31 May 1944 - GARDENING Frisians (3.16) // 2 June 1944 - GARDENING Heyst-Flushing (2.03) // 3 June 1944 - GARDENING Knocke (2.06) // 5 June 1944 - Special Duties (5.07) // 12 June 1944 - Gelsenkirchen (3.22) // 21 June 1944 - Northern France (2.53) // 23 June 1944 - L'Hey (2.04) // 24 June 1944 - Rimeux (2.54) // 30 June 1944 - Villers Bocage (3.18) // 2 July 1944 - Beauvoir (3.20) // 15 July 1944 - Chalons (6.46) // 18 July 1944 - Caen (3.48)* // 18 July 1944 - Aulnoye (3.48) // 24 July 1944 - Acquet (3.38)* // 25 July 1944 - Stuttgart (8.00) // 28 July 1944 - Stuttgart (8.04) // 30 July 1944 - Caen (3.40)* // 1 August 1944 - Le Nieppe (2.31)* // 4 August 1944 - Bec d'Ambs (7.37)* // 5 August 1944 - Bassens (7.37)* // 7 August 1944 - Mare de Magne (3.40) // 9 August 1944 - Port d'Englos (2.19) // 11 August 1944 - Lens (3.25)* // 12 August 1944 - Brunswick (5.14) // 14 August 1944 - Hamel (3.52)* // 15 August 1944 - St.Trond airfield (3.41)* // This officer has carried out his operational duties at all times with the utmost energy, enthusiasm and determination. In a large number of sorties against a variety of highly important targets, his crew has achieved bombing results of consistent merit, and , in addition, on several occasions enemy aircraft have been successfully engaged. These successes are a direct reflection on Squadron Leader Hodgson's capable leadership, which has also been demonstrated to good effect when he has led the squadron with considerable skill on daylight attacks. In spite of his excellent operational record, he has at all times attended carefully to the organization of the Flight which he commands, with a resultant efficiency, which is yet another indication of his valuable service and leadership. I strongly recommend this officer for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. // Public Record Office Air 50/199 has a Combat Report for his sortie of 12/13 August 1944, target Brunswick, Lancaster ME838 “D”, 2342 hours, 8,000 feet, heading 120 magnetic, position 52.22 North 08.33 East, 2/10 cloud below, no moon, good visibility. No ground activity, fighter flares in distance astern. Rear Gunner was Sergeant Bourne (fired 400 rounds, 200 yards), Mid Upper Gunner was Sergeant McAllister (fired 50 rounds). Fighter opened fire 200 yards. Bomber corkscrewed starboard and lost 500 feet. Strikes on fighter, fire in engine, claimed probably destroyed. No damage to bomber. // Our aircraft 90/D outward bound to Brunswick, single engine enemy aircraft seen coming through cloud at 300 yards by Rear Gunner. Rear Gunner opened fire at 200 yards and ordered corkscrew starboard. Enemy aircraft opened fire but no strikes on 90/D. Rear Gunner claimed strikes on engine of enemy aircraft with short bursts. Enemy aircraft broke away on port quarter down with engine on fire and disappeared in cloud, Mid Upper did not see anything of enemy aircraft’s fire or it catching fire but he fired at Rear Gunner’s tracer.

HUTTON, W/C Douglas Verity (C4088) - Mention in Despatches - No.6 Group Headquarters (AFRO only gives unit as "Overseas") - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1395/45 dated 31 August 1945. Born in Brantford, Ontario, 9 October 1902; educated there, 1909-1920; attended University of Toronto, 1920-1927 (School of Medicine including three years postgraduate work in Paediatrics and Contagion). Practised medicine in Toronto thereafter. Enlisted in Toronto, 2 February 1941 and commissioned; posted to Recruiting Centre, Montreal, 17 March 1941; promoted Flight Lieutenant with effect from 3 May 1941; posted to "Y" Depot, Halifax, 3 March 1942; embarked from Canada, 30 April 1942; arrived in Britain 13 May 1942; to No.408 Squadron, 26 May 1942; to Station Leeming, 14 January 1943 and promoted Squadron Leader; at various times attached to No.6 Group Headquarters, and finally posted to that headquarters on 21 May 1944 with promotion to Wing Commander. Repatriated to Greenwood, Nova Scotia, 7 August 1945; released 2 October 1945. Rejoined RCAF Auxiliary, 1 October 1950 to 1 March 1952 as Commanding Officer to No.4011 Reserve Medical Unit, Windsor, Ontario. Died 17 August 1984 in Branford or Windsor, Ontario. RCAF photo PL-33471 (ex UK-15986 dated 26 October 1944) shows W/C D.V. Hutton, Air Commodore R.E. McBurney and Rodrigue Cardinal Villeneuve during the Cardinal’s visit to No.6 Group Headquarters. PL-44804 (ex UK-22265 dated 28 June 1945) shows A/V/M C.M. McEwen about to embark for Canada in Lancaster “Malton Mike”, at left, trying on flying gear, is S/L A.C. Holmes (St. John;s, Newfoundland, personal staff officer to McEwen); McEwen is talking to W/C D.V. Hutton (Toronto, Group Medical Officer for No.6 Group). PL-44805 (ex UK-22266 dated 28 June 1945) shows A/V/M McEwen departing for Canada, shaking hands with W/C D.V. Hutton (Toronto, Group Medical Officer). Left, in photo, is Flight Officer E.M. White (Victoria, WD Officer in No.6 Group Headquarters. No citation. // HUTTON, W/C Douglas Verity (C4088) - Officer, Order of the British Empire - No.6 Group Headquarters (AFRO only gives unit as "Overseas") - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. No citation. // NOTE: Although no citations or recommendations for his awards have been found, the following statements by his superiors illustrate his work: // This officer has done a lot to help morale as well as keep the physical fitness of the squadron at a high standard. (W/C W.D. Ferris, No.408 Squadron, 14 January 1943). // This officer is very proficient in the discharge of his duties as Station medical Officer and time has no meaning for him. He is always trying to help others and is very reliable, particularly as a Medical Officer. He has many friends and as President of the Mess Committee has done a good job. Has initiative and good ideas which he is always bringing forward. A very good officer and doctor. (S/L J.M.J.G.A. Janin, Station Leeming, 24 September 1943). // Previous to his present appointment as Senior Medical Officer, No.6 Group, he carried out the duties of a Station Medical Officer with considerable efficiency. As Senior Medical Officer Group since May 1944 he shows evidence of proving capable. (A/V/M A. Baker, Senior Medical Officer for Bomber Command, 14 September 1944). // Intensely interested in his duties. Has an excellent contact with air crew, and works hard. Keeps his finger on the pulse of the general health and sanitation situation at all times. (A/V/M C.M. McEwen, No.6 Group Headquarters, 3 February 1945).