ANDERSON, F/L Thomas George (J4250) - Air Force Cross - No.12 SFTS - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born 19 May 1920 in Fargo, North Dakota. Enlisted at Winnipeg (home there), 19 July 1940. Posted to No.2 ITS, 31 August 1940 (graduated 12 October 1940 and promoted Leading Aircratman); psted to No.10 EFTS on 12 October 1940, and No.4 SFTS on 9 December 1940. Graduated 21 February 1941 when promoted Sergeant; commissioned 22 February 1941. Posted to No.12 SFTS for instructional duties, 16 May 1941. To No.5 Manning Depot, 28 March 1943. To No.45 Group (Ferry Command), date uncertaib. Ferried Boston BZ329 to Britain, 14-16 May 1943. Served overseas with No.418 Squadron with which he scored the following victories: 3 February 1944, one unidentified twin-engined enemy aircraft destroyed; 1 June 1944, one Do.217 destroyed and one unidentified twin-engined aircraft damaged. Repatriated to Canada, 19 August 1944; to No.7 OTU, 21 September 1944. Award presented 11 June 1949. As of recommendation he had completed 1,254 flying hours as instructor in 18 months. Awarded Queen\'s Coronation Medal, 23 October 1953 when a Squadron Leader (No.31 Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron). Photo PL-57027 is 1953 portrait; PL-75025 taken on receipt of Coronation Medal. This officer excels at all times in his cheerful, willing and co-operative spirit. His work as a flying instructor, flight commander and examining officer has been well above average and his capabilities are only exceeded by his untiring efforts. He has done much toward a high standard of morale among the flying instructors of this unit.