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YOUNG, Richard Edward Flight Sergeant, No.432 Squadron, R146488 Distinguished Flying Medal RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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YOUNG, FS Richard Edward (R146488) - Distinguished Flying Medal - No.432 Squadron - Award effective 5 July 1945 as per London Gazette dated 20 July 1945 and AFRO 1619/45 dated 19 October 1945. Born in Chilliwack, B.C., 30 July 1923, home on a farm at Sardis, B.C. Student. Enlisted in Vancouver, 21 February 1942. Award presented by Governor General in Winnipeg, 20 May 1955. Plaster. Rejoined RCAF in 1954 (229078) as a chef and flight steward. Following retirement he settled in Comox working for British Columbia Liquor Board. Died in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, 19 October 2017. No citation other than "completed...numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which [he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty." DHIST file 181.009 D.2618 (R.24 Vol.20627) has recommendation dated 24 March 1945 when he had completed 34 sorties (165 hours 30 minutes) between 24 June and 6 December 1944. // In the completion of thirty-four successful operational sorties this NCO has contributed to the success of his crew by his co-operation, coolness and strong sense of duty. His cheerful confidence has inspired a high standard of morale in the crew. // For his excellent example and operational ability, Flight Sergeant Young is strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal (Non-Immediate). // The sortie list was as follows: // 24 June 1944 - Barniers (3.35) // 1 July 1944 - Biennais (3.40, day) // 3 July 1944 - Biennais (3.50, day) // 7 July 1944 - Caen “S” (4.10, day) // 12 July 1944 - Thiverny (4.15, day) // 15 July 1944 - Nucourt (4.10, day) // 17 July 1944 - Caen (4.00) // 1 August 1944 - Ferme de Forestel (4.00, day) // 3 August 1944 - Foret de Nieppe (3.50, day) // 4 August 1944 - Bois de Casson (4.35, day) // 5 August 1944 - St. Leu d’Esserent (4.25, day) // 7 August 1944 - La Hogue (4.40, day) // 9 August 1944 - Foret de Nieppe (3.35) // 10 August 1944 - La Pallice (6.20) // 14 August 1944 - Bons Tassilly (4.15, day) // 15 August 1944 - Brussels (3.45, day) // 16 August 1944 - Kiel (5.30) // 28 August 1944 - Brest (3.30) // 31 August 1944 - Ile de Cezembre (4.45, day) // 6 September 1944 - Emden (3.50, day) // 9 September 1944 - Le Havre (4.45, day) // 25 September 1944 - Calais (4.05, day) // 15 October 1944 - Wilhelmshaven (4.35, day) // 23 October 1944 - Essen (5.40) // 25 October 1944 - Homburg (5.15) // 6 November 1944 - Gelsenkirchen (4.45, day) // 16 November 1944 - Julich (5.00, day) // 18 November 1944 - Munster (5.45, day) // 21 November 1944 - Castrop Rauxel (7.05) // 27 November 1944 - Neuss (5.10) // 30 November 1944 - Duisburg (6.25) // 2 December 1944 - Hagen (7.25) // 5 December 1944 - Soest (6.20) // 6 December 1944 - Osnabruck (5.35, day)