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,

CORBET, G/C Alexander Andrew Gordon (C4024) - Mention in Despatches - EAC Headquarters - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, 6 February 1906 (Dix-Noonan-Webb catalogue website) or 9 February 1906 (birth date published when he died). Home in Halifax. Educated at St. John High School and at McGill University where he graduated with a BA in 1927, and later an MD. and CM. Specialising in Paediatrics, he practiced in St. John, the Children\'s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, and at the Sick Children\'s Hospital, Toronto Joined the Canadian Militia as a Private in 1923, becoming a Staff Sergeant in 1933. He was granted a commission as a Lieutenant in the Canadian Army Medical Corps, Canadian Militia on 22 April 1933. He served in No. 14 Field Ambulance whose H.Q. was in St. John. He was promoted to Captain in April 1935 and to Major in 1940. Enlisted in the RCAF Medical Service on its formation (16 November 1940) and immediately granted rank of Squadron Leader. Promoted Wing Commander, 5 July 1941. On strength of Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 17 December 1941. Promoted Group Captain, 1 June 1944. To Lachine, 4 May 1945. To United Kingdom, 6 May 1945. Returned to Canada, 17 in December 1945 and appointed Director-General Medical Services (Air) in 1946. Attained rank of Air Commodore, 1 January 1952. He retired from the service, 7 August 1961 Also awarded Efficiency Decoration; in 1950 admitted to the Order of St.John of Jerusalem. Awarded Queen\'s Coronation Medal, 30 October 1953 (Air Commodore, AFHQ). Retired in 1961; died in Ottawa 4 December 1965. Group Captain Corbet has held the position of Principal Medical Officer at Eastern Air Command for nearly four years. An officer of high merit and skill he has, during this period, demonstrated his aptitude for handling medical problems peculiar to operational commands and at all times has been an inspiration to his associates in the medical profession. CORBET, G/C Alexander Andrew Gordon, ED (19972) - Medal of Merit, 1st Class (Czechoslovakia) - Canada Gazette dated 24 January 1948, AFRO 81/48 dated 6 February 1948. Medical branch. Note: Medals offered at Dix-Noonan-Webb auction of 26 March 2009, estimated value 300-400 pounds. Catalogue stated, \"During the war, he assisted in the trials of flying clothing and equipment by operational flying in the Atlantic on anti-submarine patrols from Newfoundland, Labrador and Iceland.\" Additionally he was appointed an Officer (Brother) of the Order of St. John (London Gazette , 5 January 1951) and later promoted to Commander (London Gazette, 7 January 1955). As Director-General of the Medical Services, RCAF, he was appointed Honorary Physician to the Queen on 1 June 1953, and again on 1 June 1956. Corbet was a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada, 1932; a Member of the Canadian Medical Association; a Member of the Aeronautical Medical Association; a Fellow of the Canadian Aeronautical Institute, 1955; a Fellow in Aviation Medicine, 1948; Member of the Military Surgeons of the U.S.A.; President of the St. John Branch, Red Cross.

FERGUSON, W/C James Kenneth Wallace (C4085) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.1 Composite Training School - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. See Canadian Who’s Who, 1968. Born 18 March 1907 at Tamsui, Formosa as per RCAF Press Release reporting award. Educated at University of Toronto (BA, MA, MD, 1932, specializing in Biology). Assistant professor at University of Toronto. Enlisted in Toronto, 3 February 1941 in Medical Branch; initial posting uncertain. Granted rank of Flight Lieutenant, 3 May 1941. Promoted Squadron Leader, 15 January 1942. To AFHQ, 24 January 1943. To No.1 ITS, 5 August 1943. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 April 1944. To No.1 Composite Training School, 8 January 1945. Retired 24 September 1945. After the war he returned to teaching and became Professor of Pharmacology and Head of that department at the University of Toronto. Died in Toronto, 13 December 1999, as which time his awards were listed as MA, MD, MBE, FRSC, and Order of Ontario. CMA obituary read, in part, “His research work included developing an understanding of uterine contractions during childbirth. During the war, he helped develop an oxygen mask for pilots that did not freeze at high altitudes. He was one of the few aviation medicine researchers to be awarded the MBE. After the war he developed an interest in addiction medicine; along with Dr. Gordon Bell, he worked to develop a new drug, Temposil, to treat alcoholism. "Ferguson and Bell began to experiment with a compound that included cyanamid," the National Post reported. "They tested it on themselves at home, after drinking martinis." Of possible note is an article by R.J.F. Baskett, “James Kenneth Wallace Ferguson: A Life in Canadian Medical Research”, Annual Report of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1996 (Volume 29), page 105 to 108. Wing Commander Ferguson has made an outstanding contribution to the safety and efficiency of aircrew in the design of the Royal Canadian Air Force oxygen mask. This mask was the first to eliminate the serious hazard produced by blockage of the oxygen supply from freezing. Several of the distinctive features of the mask are incorporated in oxygen equipment at present used by the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Force. Wing Commander Ferguson has also made valuable contributions to the development of other oxygen equipment by fundamental studies on respiratory physiology and the effects of high altitude. In addition, he has been responsible for the direction of research at No.1 Clinical Investigation Unit, Toronto, on the design of protective clothing and emergency equipment for aircrew and the physiological effects of low pressure, cold, heat and noise. This officer's contribution to the service has been outstanding and of immeasurable value. NOTE: Awarded Order of Ontario (OOnt) in 1999 while living in Thornhill, Ontario. His citation shows the important research role he has played in Canadian medicine: Dr. James Ferguson, of Thornhill, is considered an important figure in the history of medical research in Canada. His prolific medical career includes the discovery of the utero-pituitary reflex, later called the Ferguson Reflex. During World War II, Dr. Ferguson helped develop a Canadian oxygen mask which was not prone to freezing. From 1955 to 1972, was the Director of Connaught Medical Research Labs, during which he oversaw the development and production of a polio vaccine. RCAF Press Release 3779 dated 11 August 1944 deals with a project that involved F/L F.E.J. Fry (MBE) and W/C J.K.W. Ferguson (MBE) - an oxygen regulating valve. See entry for Fry for details.

HESSION, S/L Basil Lloyd (C4041) - Mention in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1943 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 232/43 dated 12 February 1943. Home in Vancouver, enlisted in Camp Borden 16 November 1940 in Medical Branch and posted overseas almost immediately. Granted rank of Squadron Leader, 1 March 1941. To Rockcliffe, 14 November 1942. To No.4 Training Command, 30 October 1942. To Western Air Command, 10 February 1943. To Yarmouth, 20 August 1944. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 January 1945. To Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 3 May 1945. Retired 17 October 1945. Living in London, Ontario in 1947. As a doctor, died in London, Ontario, 19 January 1979. No citation.

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).

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.”

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).

NOBLE, G/C Edward Clark (C4063) - Officer, Order of the British Empire - RCAF Overseas Headquarters - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/45 dated 25 January 1946. Born in Toronto, 29 December 1900. Entered University of Toronto, 1918. An associate of Dr. Charles Best. “One of the first members of the University of Toronto insulin team and came within a coin toss of replacing Charles Best as Frederick Banting’s assistant during the summer of 1921. Noble performed important early studies helping to characterize insulin’s action, and he coauthored many of the original papers describing insulin.” (James R. Wright, “Almost Famous: E. Clark Noble, the Common Thread in the Discovery of Insulin and Vinblastine”, http://www.cmaj.ca/content/167/12/1391.full.pdf. Enlisted in Toronto, 15 November 1940 in Medical Branch. Granted rank of Wing Commander, 1 March 1941. At No.7 ITS as of 6 January 1942. To Trenton, 11 May 1942. To “Y” Depot, 19 February 1944. Date of arrival overseas uncertain. Promoted Group Captain, 1 April 1944. Repatriated 19 July 1945. To No.1 Air Command, 4 August 1945. Retired 5 October 1945. Reverted to Squadron Leader when he rejoined postwar RCAF Auxiliary, 1 August 1946 (120381) with No.400 Squadron, Toronto. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 June 1951. Retired 14 September 1954 to live in Richmond Hill. Died in Toronto, 18 May 1978. RCAF photo PL-41137 (ex UK-17695 dated 28 December 1944) taken at meeting of senior medical officers overseas - Air Commodore J.W. Tice (Director of Medical Services, AFHQ, Ottawa), Major-General C.P. Fenwick (Director General of Medical Services for the Canadian Army, NDHQ, Ottawa), Major-General R.M. Luton (Director General of Medical Services for the Canadian Army Overseas) and G/C E.C. Noble ((Director of Medical Services for the RCAF Overseas). This officer is very largely responsible for the excellent medical services available to the Royal Canadian Air Force Overseas. He has ably handled the liaison with Royal Air Force Medical Services with tact and diplomacy which is noteworthy. To Group Captain Noble goes a large portion of the credit for providing Royal Canadian Air Force Medical services to Royal Canadian Air Force personnel on a far greater scale than originally intended. He not only administered the overseas Medical Services but his frequent visits to units to personally supervise his staffs and to gain first hand experience on the problems to be faced were a source of inspiration to all ranks. Note: Memo to Air Member for Personnel dated 17 March 1941 assessing various Medical Officers described him as follows: One of the best qualified physicians in the RCAF who has carried out his medical and administrative duties with one hundred percent efficiency.

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.

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).