LE ROYER, Captain Joseph Achille - Military Cross - awarded as per London Gazette dated 18 July 1917. Born 28 January 1890; home in Quebec City (civil engineer, working in Toronto); formerly 163rd Battalion, CEF; joined RFC, 15 February 1917 when he went to No.1 School of Aeronautics; to Hythe, 2 March 1917; served in No.11 Squadron, 26 March to 5 July 1917 (wounded) and again 9-16 August 1917 when sent to England; to Reading, 11 November 1917; to No.200 Depot Squadron, 17 December 1917; to No.199 (N) TS, 8 March 1918 (pilot); to No.33 Squadron, 11 March 1918; served in No.102 Squadron, 10 May to 5 September 1918; to Canadian Headquarters, London, 9 September 1918; relinquished commission, 9 September 1918; with Air Board and CAF; assisted Americans on flight to Alaska; killed in flying accident, Camp Borden, 1921; buried in Ottawa's Notre Dame Cemetery. Reputed (with some exaggeration) to have shot down six German machines as an observer, three in the same day. "Captain Le Royer was patrolling when he and his pilot saw three German machines attack one British aeroplane. They engaged the enemy craft, chasing one away, and shortly afterward another crashed to earth in flames. In a few minutes, however, they were attacked by three other German machines. Two of the foe were engaged immediately, but Captain Le Royer's machine had been in action only a few minutes when the forward gun became blocked. The pilot took a side slip, losing in height, so as to allow the captain the use of the back gun, and shortly afterwards one of the German planes was seen in distress. The pilot manoeuvred to prevent the enemy from diving under the British machine, and Captain Le Royer using the back gun shot down a second machine. The battle continued until finally a third Hun plane crashed to earth." See article by Charles Le Royer, “Bloody April 1917, First Flight to Vitry”, Airforce Magazine, Volume 19 No.4 (Winter 1995-1996). // For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has constantly shown great skill and courage when acting as observer. His accurate shooting and coolness under fire have largely contributed to his successful aerial combats against superior numbers. // NOTE: Public Record Office Air 1/1515 has recommendation as it went from 3 Brigade, Royal Flying Corps to Headquarters, Royal Flying Corps, 2 May 1917: // For skill and gallantry. On the 27th April 1917, while on patrol, he attacked three scouts, who were attacking a Sopwith, in an FE with 2nd Lieutenant Kennedy as pilot. These were dispersed, one hostile aeroplane being shot down in flames near Izel-les-Epuerchin, and another driven down. A second formation, of four, which attacked the FE, was also dispersed, one being shot down and seen to crash near Vitry. // Previously, on the 14th April 1917, he drove a hostile scout down out of control. // His accurate and quick shooting was responsible to a large degree for these successes and he has shown, on numerous occasions, coolness and skill in engaging hostile aeroplanes. // RCAF file 1021-3-28, "Avro 504K - H.9744 - G-CYBD" has the report of the accident on 1 April 1921. After instruction from F/L A.L. Cuffe, he was sent solo. Le Royer had been airborne for half an hour and made two good landings. A witness then stated that he stalled in a right hand turn, spun through two turns (200 feet) and hit the ground. He suffered internal injuries, the gravity of which were not recognized until 5 April 1921. when he died in hospital. His flying experience was summarized as follows: DH.1 (two hours), DH.6 (12 hours), FE.2b (108 hours), Bristol Fighter (82 hours) and Avro (one hour 45 minutes). This appears to be his time as a pilot, not as as observer.

ROY, FS Joseph Henri (R62694) - Mention in Despatches - Topcliffe - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Home in Sherbrooke, Quebec; enlisted there 20 July 1940. Certificate sent to his home in Verdun, Quebec, 22 September 1948. Recommended for BEM, 19 June 1945 but granted the lesser award. DHist 181.002 D.225 gives following: Flight Sergeant Roy has acted as Disciplinarian for Base Major Servicing since his arrival on this station in July of last year. With a pleasing personality and excellent appearance he combines a keen enthusiasm and loyalty to the Service. A strong disciplinarian, he is also an excellent organizer, and has contributed greatly not only to the good discipline of his section, but also to the morale of the men. Flight Sergeant Roy has a broad service interest and far from confining his time and energies to his section work, he has devoted many of his off duty hours to station activities, and for many months was this station's official reporter for "Wings Abroad", as well as taking an active part in promoting sports and entertainment on the station. The splendid co-operation, loyalty and untiring efforts of this excellent non-commissioned officer are responsible to no small extent for the high morale and keen efficiency of his section.

ROY, F/O Paul Jean (J17397) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.278 Squadron - Award effective 3 October 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 2637/44 dated 8 December 1944. Born 1919 in Campbellton, New Brunswick; home in Moncton. Trained at No.1 WS and No.6 BGS. Commissioned 1943. As wireless operator (air) Flying Officer Roy has participated in a large number of air/sea rescue operations. On these missions many personnel have been saved, a result in which Flying Officer Roy has played his part worthily. He has displayed commendable courage, fortitude and resolution. ROY, F/L Paul Jean, DFC (J17397) - Medal of Merit, First Class (Czechoslovakia) - No.12 Communications Squadron - November 2nd, 1946. Believed to be for penicillin flight after the war.

McELROY, Lieutenant Victor Henry - Distinguished Flying Cross - awarded as per London Gazette dated 2 December 1918. Home in Richmond West, Ontario (engineering student); from Canadian Engineers to No.1 School of Military Aeronautics, 9 August 1917; to No.29 TS, 10 October 1917; to No.34 TS, 7 November 1917; to No.2 Advanced School of Aerial Gunnery, 19 January 1918; to No.3 Squadron, 9 February 1918; to No.3 Canadian General Hospital, 18 November 1918; with No.3 Squadron, 24 April to 2 September 1918 (killed in action). NOTE: See Air 1/163/15/142/7 in MG.40 D.1, Volume 5 for text of detailed recommendation dated 1 September which is truly impressive. This officer has been conspicuous for his courage and determination in attacking enemy troops, transport, huts, etc., on bombing raids. Carrying out this service at low altitudes his successhas been marked, and he has inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, his machine being frequently badly shot about owing to the heavy hostile fire which he has encountered. The original recommendation (submitted to Officer Commanding No.13 Wing, RAF) reads as follows: I beg to commend the above-named officer for such award as you may think fit. On the 1st August 1918 this officer took a prominent part in the daylight raid on Epinoy aerodrome, which he attacked from a height of 200 feet downwards, doing a large amount of damage with his bombs to the sheds and personnel, and attacking an enemy machine on the ground with his machine guns, which burst into flames. On the 21st August 1918 at 2.50 p.m., when employed on low flying this officer attacked enemy troops at Favreuil with bombs and machine gun fire from very low altitude with good effect, causing several casualties. He also engaged an enemy kite balloon south of Thilloy under heavy machine gun fire from the ground and drove it down. On returning to the aerodrome his machine was found to have been shot in several places. Again, on the evening of the same day he went out and attacked a dump at Sailly-Saillisel, dropping four bombs and obtaining two direct hits which caused large explosions in the dump. On the way home he again engaged enemy troops from a low height.. On the 22nd August, when employed on low flying he attacked troops and transport on the Bapaume-Biefvillers road with bombs and machine gun fire, obtaining a direct hit on one wagon and causing many casualties. On the 27th August Lieutenant McElroy attacked enemy troops and huts just east of Ginchy from low height, causing many casualties and obtaining two direct hits on the huts, and one bomb within 20 yards. He also fired 700 rounds on transport on the Les Boeufs-Le Transloy road, killing six or seven horses and at least ten men. On 28th August this officer was again employed on low flying and engaged transport on the Riencourt-Cagnicourt road with bombs and machine gun fire, obtaining two hits on the road and knocking out one complete four-horse team and causing casualties. He also dropped one bomb on a dump at Sailly-Saillisel causing a fire and large volumes of smoke. On the 26th August, when in company with Lieutenant Hughes, this officer saw a an enemy aircraft two seater at 600 feet southwest of Bapaume. He attacked it, and after firing a short burst enemy aircraft dived towards the ground. Lieutenant McElroy followed it to 200 feet, and saw it crash north of Beaumetz. During the recent operations, in the absence of the Flight Commander, this officer has been in charge of the Flight, and has led them continually on low bombing with great dash and determination, showing a splendid example of courage and leadership to all pilots, and on many occasions returning with his machine badly shot about. Lieutenant McElroy has been with the squadron since 18th February 1918, and during the German offensive of 21st March to April 1918 took an active part in a large number of low bombing patrols. Enemy aircraft accounted for: Crashed, 1 Out of Control, 1