LANGTON, W/C Robert Thomas (RAF 45973) - Air Force Cross - No.1666 Heavy Conversion Unit - awarded as per London Gazette dated 1 January 1945. DHist file 181.009 D.2993 (RG.24 Vol.20634) has recommendation dated 14 October 1944 while Chief Flying Instructor at No.1666 HCU, Wombleton: recommended by G/C N.S. MacGregor: Wing Commander Langton has, by his initiative, drive and perseverance, shown himself to be an outstanding leader in the advancement of heavy conversion training within Bomber Command. He has so perfected the training on the ground and in the air at the unit on which he has been Cgief Instructor since its inception, that it is now recognized as the model of that type of unit throughout the command. He has personally developed many exercises and training aids, the application of which have in no small way contributed to the marked degree in operational losses. He has personally demonstrated and incorprated into instructiional training, the feasibility of flying with two engines on one side, including turns to port and starboard, and he has also demonstrated the simplicity of coping with engine cut outs on take off, all of which is demonstrated and practiced as part of conversion training. He has at all times given unsparingly of his time and boundless energy in the producing of such efficiency in crews, that he has greatly aided the operational units in the successful completion of their difficult tasks. It is strongly recommended that this officer's outstanding performance and ability be rewarded by the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. To this, G/C F.R. Miller (Commanding No.61 Base) added on 20 October 1944: As Chief Instructor of No.1666 HCU from the very beginning, Wing Commander Langton carried out his duties under difficult condition with unbounded ebergy and marked ability. His faculty for inspiring his staff with his own hard driving enthusiasm has raised the morale and efficiency of his unit to the standard in the group. Wing Commander Langton has 2,400 flying hours to his cred, many of them logged on instructional duties. This recommendation for the recognitioon of Wing Commder Langton's work by the award of the Air Force Cross has my strongest support. He had flown a tour in Bomber Command, and on 18 June 1943 W/C R.S. Steele (OC No.1659 CU) had recommended him for an AFC (he had completed 1,090 hours instruction work in the CUs and HCUs at that date). On 25 July 1944, Group Captain McGregor had recommended him for an OBE.

LANGLOIS, F/O Joseph Leo (J18709) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 15 March 1945 as per London Gazette dated 27 March 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Born 30 June 1920 in Port Daniel, Quebec (clerk); enlisted Quebec, 6 June 1940. To No.1 ITS, 24 June 1940; graduated and promoted LAC, 19 July 1940 when posted to No.1 WS; graduated 23 November 1940 when posted to No.4 BGS; graduated and promoted Sergeant, 23 December 1940. Posted that date to Rockcliffe. To Eastern Air Command, 5 February 1941. To RAF overseas, 2 March 1941. Promoted WO2, 1 November 1942. Commissioned 7 December 1942. Promoted Flying Officer, 7 June 1943. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 7 December 1944. Repatriated 22 January 1945. To No.1 Air Command, 2 February 1945. To No.7 AOS, 5 March 1945. To Pennfield Ridge, 11 May 1945. To No.164 (Transport) Squadron, 8 July 1945. To Northwest Air Command, 14 May 1946. Retired 29 July 1946. Medal presented 25 February 1949. Died in New Carlisle, Quebec, 12 September 1999 as per Legion Magazine of March 2000. No citation other than \"completed... many successful operations against the enemy in which [he has] displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty.\" Public Records Office Air 2/9051 has recommendation dated 20 December 1944 when he had flown 68 sorties (315 hours 35 minutes), 12 August 1941 to 8 June 1942 and 5 July 1944 to 6 November 1944 plus two North Sea sweeps not counted as sorties (26 July 1943 and 29 July 1944, both five hours 15 minutes). First Tour 12 August 1941 - Essen (5.20) 16 August 1941 - Duisburg (6.05) 25 August 1941 - Karlsruhe (6.55) 28 August 1941 - Duisburg (5.05) 31 August 1941 - Cologne (.55), DNCO 3 September 1941 - Brest 5.50) 13 September 1941 - Brest (5.20) 16 September 1941 - Karlsruhe (7.45) 19 September 1941 - Stettin (9.10) 26 September 1941 - Genoa (7.05) 28 September 1941 - Genoa (2.25), bombed alternative target 30 September 1941 - Hamburg (7.00) 27 November 1941 - Sea Search (6.15) 11 December 1941 - Le Havre (4.05) 12 December 1941 - Dunkirk (2.25) 5 April 1942 - Cologne (5.05) 8 April 1942 - Hamburg (5.20) 13 April 1942 - Frisian Islands (4.00) 14 April 1942 - Dortmund (5.00) 22 April 1942 - Cologne (4.40) 23 April 1942 - Rostock (6.30) 28 April 1942 - Kiel (7.00) 10 February 1942 - Brest (4.40) 14 February 1942 - Mannheim (6.00) 9 January 1942 - Brest (4.50) 15 January 1942 - Hamburg (6.55) 3 March 1942 - Paris (5.05) 8 March 1942 - Essen (3.55) 24 March 1942 - Lorient (4.40) 3 May 1942 - Stuttgart (1.10) DNCO, no sortie 14 May 1942 - Kiel Bay (7.00) 19 May 1942 - Mannheim (5.15) 30 May 1942 - Cologne (2.45) 1 June 1942 - Essen (4.20) 5 June 1942 - Essen (4.20) 8 June 1942 - Essen (4.00) Second Tour 5 July 1944 - Wizernes (2.00) 6 July 1944 - Coquereaux (2.35) 7 July 1944 - Caen (2.40) 9 July 1944 - L\'Hey (1.45) 10 July 1944 - Nucourt (2.50) 12 July 1944 - Vaires (3.20) 15 July 1944 - Nucourt (3.40) 18 July 1944 - Cagny (2.35) 19 July 1944 - Rollez (3.05) 22 July 1944 - Acquet (2.40), nil sortie 23 July 1944 - Kiel (5.35) 24 July 1944 - L\'Hey (1.50) 25 July 1944 - Foret du Croc (2.20) 4 August 1944 - St.Maximum (3.10) 5 August 1944 - Bordeaux (7.35) 7 August 1944 - May sur l\'Orne (2.30) 8 August 1944 - Lucheux (3.00) 9 August 1944 - Coulonvillers (2.20) 10 August 1944 - La Pallice (5.20) 13 August 1944 - Falaise (2.45) 14 August 1944 - Falaise (2.30) 15 August 1944 - Brussels (2.20) 16 August 1944 - Kiel (5.15) 18 August 1944 - Sterkrade (3.45) 23 September 1944 - Domburg (2.00) 24 September 1944 - Calais (2.10) 6 October 1944 - Sterkrade (3.10) 15 October 1944 - Wilhelmshaven (4.00) 28 October 1944 - Cologne (4.40) 29 October 1944 - Domburg (2.20) 6 November 1944 - Gelsenkirchen (3.35) 16 November 1944 - Julich (3.20) 18 November 1944 - Wanne Eickel (4.30) 2 December 1944 - Hagen (5.25) 6 December 1944 - Merseburg (6.20) Flying Officer Langlois is an exceptionally capable Wireless Operator/Air who has now completed two tours of operations. He has participated in many attacks on such heavily defended enemy areas as Essen, Stettin and Stuttgart. He is an outstanding organizer with a high sense of devotion to duty and possesses an unsurpassed desire to take part in operations on every possible occasion. He has gained the admiration of all Wireless Operators/Air in the squadron by the unselfish manner in which he has devoted his off-duty hours to improving the standards of less experienced aircrew. Undoubtedly, this officer\'s shining example has had an inspiring effect on all aircrew and has done much to contribute towards the general efficiency and high morale of his fellow crew members.

LANGLOIS, F/L Joseph Marie Roland (J27240) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.425 Squadron - Award effective 3 November 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1/45 dated 5 January 1945. Born 11 November 1917 in St.Moise, Matapedia, Quebec. Educated there, Rimouski (1933-34), St. Annes College (1934-35, special English course) and St. Dunstan?s University (commercial course, 1935-1036). Home in Quebec (salesman); enlisted there 16 September 1940 as Wireless Operator (Ground) and posted to No.4 Manning Depot. To No.1 Manning Depot, 7 February 1941. To No.1 WS, 29 March 1941. Remustered to General Duties, 13 September 1941. To No.13 SFTS, 20 October 1941. Promoted AC1, 13 December 1941. Promoted LAC, 13 March 1942. To No.3 ITS, 12 September 1942; graduated 5 November 1942 when posted to No.11 EFTS; graduated 5 February 1943 when posted to No.13 SFTS; graduated and commissioned, 11 June 1943. To ?Y? Depot, 26 June 1943. To United Kingdom, 6 July 1943. Disembarked in Britain, 16 July 1943. To No.15 (P) AFU, 3 August 1943. Attached to No.1511 Beam Approach Training Flight, 14-20 September 1943. To No.23 OTU, 9 November 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 11 December 1943. To No.61 Base, 19 March 1944 to attend Battle School. Attached to No.1664 Heavy Conversion Unit, 28 March to 30 April 1944. To No.425 Squadron, 30 April 1944. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 10 July 1944. Repatriated 5 November 1944. To St. Hubert, 7 January 1945. To No.124 (Communications) Squadron, 27 March 1945. To No.2 Release Centre, 25 August 1946. Retired 28 August 1946. Medal sent by registered mail, 10 March 1949. Died in Montreal, 28 December 1988 as per Airforce Magazine, issue of July-August-September 1989. In September 1944, Flight Lieutenant Langlois was detailed to attack an airfield in Holland. When nearing the target the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire. A large piece of shell struck the casing of the port engine. Shortly afterwards the engine became useless. Some other damage had also been sustained but Flight Lieutenant Langlois continued to the target and executed a successful attack. This officer has completed many sorties and has displayed commendable skill and determination throughout. Original recommendation by W/C H.C. LeDoux in DHH file 181.009 D.1730 (Library and Archives Canada RG.24 Vol.20607); drafted 18 September 1944 when he had flown 31 sorties (139 hours 25 minutes). Sortie list and submission as follows: 8 May 1944 - St. Pierre (4.00) 10 May 1944 - Ghent (4.10) 22 May 1944 - Le Mans (5.10) 27 May 1944 - Bourg Leopold (5.00) 31 May 1944 - Au Fevre (4.25) 2 June 1944 - Neufchatel (3.45) 5 June 1944 - Houlgate (5.25) 6 June 1944 - Coutrances (5.50) 7 June 1944 - Acheres (4.55) 21 June 1944 - St. Martin (4.45) 23 June 1944 - Bientques (4.00) 24 June 1944 - Bemieres (3.55) 27 June 1944 - Foret d?Eary (4.10) 1 July 1944 - Biennais (3.55) 3 July 1944 - Biennais (4.15) 5 July 1944 - Biennais (3.15) 7 July 1944 - Caen (4.20) 17 July 1944 - Caen A.1 (4.10) 18 July 1944 - Wesseling (5.10) 20 July 1944 - Ferme de Forestel (4.05) 24 July 1944 - Ferfay (4.00) 28 July 1944 - Hamburg (6.15) 30 July 1944 - Amaye-sur-Seulle (4.30) 3 August 1944 - Foret de Nieppe (3.40) 14 August 1944 - Bons Tassily (4.30) 15 August 1944 - Brussels (4.00) 18 August 1944 - Kiel (6.00) 23 August 1944 - Ferfay (3.25) 3 September 1944 - Volkel (4.05) 11 September 1944 - Castrop Rauuxel (5.25) 13 September 1944 - Osnabruck (4.55) As captain of a Halifax bomber, conspicuous for his gallantry both on the ground and in the air, Flight Lieutenant Langlois has completed 31 operational sorties over enemy territory on heavily defended targets such as Wesseling, Hamburg, Kiel and Osnabruck. On September 3rd, 1944, Flight Lieutenant Langlois and his crew were detailed to bomb an airdrome in Volkel, Holland. Shortly before reaching the target, the aircraft was attacked by very heavy flak. One large piece pierced the engine casing, damaging the port outer engine which, shortly after, had to be feathered. Flak also struck the bomb sight, rendering it unserviceable. Undaunted by the condition of the aircraft, this pilot, exhibiting outstanding skill and dogged resolution, pressed home a successful attack with great precision. Throughout his many sorties over enemy targets, Flight Lieutenant Langlois has been an outstanding and most efficient pilot. He has kept paramount in his mind the necessity of pressing home the attacks; he has been an inspiration to his crew. His outstanding leadership, keenness and cool courage are worthy of the highest praise. I recommend that this officer?s gallantry be recognized by the immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Notes: On repatriation stated he had flown 35 sorties (162.05 operational hours) and 303 non-operational hours. Last sortie was 14 October 1944. On 5 July 1945 he listed his types flown as follows: Fleet Finch (34.05 as first pilot, 35.45 dual, all on skis); Harvard (75.45 dual, 80.35 solo), Oxford (53.10 as second pilot, 46.20 as first pilot), Wellington III (29.25 as second pilot, 68.50 as captain), Halifax II and IV (10.35 as second pilot, 27.50 as first pilot), and Halifax III and IIIA (5.15 as second pilot, 223.40 as captain). Training: At No.3 ITS graduated 23rd in a class of 130. At No.11 EFTS graduated 14th in a class of 37. ?Well above average. Worked hard with excellent results.? (J.G. Elliott, Chief Ground Instructor) At No.13 SFTS placed 20th in a class of 55. ?Average. Should use more common sense. Flies naturally but airmanship needs watching. Precautionary weak. Good average instrument pilot; careless about air speed.? (A.B. Searle, Chief Flying Instructor). Course at No.15 (Pilots) AFU was 24 August to 9 November 1943 on Oxford aircraft (6.15 day dual to first day solo, total 34.20 day dual, 34.20 day solo (of this, 7.15 in formation and 4.25 on instruments); 2.20 night dual to first night solo, 8.50 total night dual, 11.50 night solo (ten hours on instruments(. Spent a total of 14.25 in Link (including Beam Approach Training). One accident on 14 October 1943 (Oxford AT669, heavy landing, repairable at unit, ?inexperience?). Assessed as ?Average minus standard of skill but very safe and reliable with a good sense of responsibility. Night flying average.? (W/C L. Robinson, 6 November 1943). No.23 OTU course was 9 November 1943 to 18 February 1944. Flew Wellington III aircraft (8.20 day dual to first day solo, 10.35 day dual total, 30.15 day at controls with a captain, 6.10 day at controls as captain, 3.45 night dual before first night solo, 5.00 total night dual, 35.30 night as second pilot, 5.10 night as captain - of this, 22.50 on instruments; also logged 25.05 in Link. Took part in six day and five night cross-country flights. Took part in four day and one night fighter affiliations; dropped 37 bombs by day and 46 by night. Completed on Nickel operation. ?This officer came to this OTU from AFU. He had no particular difficulties in converting to Wellington III either by day or by night. This average pilot has good crew control; paid full attention to pre-flight planning. The results of this crew have been average throughout the course. He was unable to have a Bullseye exercise but successfully completed one Nickel raid. He has volunteered for PFF but is not yet recommended until he has had further experience. A reliable captain. Should prove a valuable asset to his squadron.? (S/L J.C. Herbert, 18 February 1944). At No.1664 Conversion Unit, exercises were listed as follows: 1. Familiarization (30 minutes dual) 2. Dual, circuits and bumps (1.30) 3. Dual, circuits and bumps, overshoots (2.00) 4. Dual, three engine flying, before solo (50 minutes) 5. Solo - circuits and bumps (1.00) 6. Dual check, including overshoot (1.10) 7. Solo, circuits and bumps, three engine flying (1.10 solo) 8. Solo, circuits and bumps, general flying, Beam Approach practice (1.10 solo) 9. Dual, three-engine landings and overshoots, two-engine flying (1.30 dual) 10. Solo, complete crew, air-to-sea bombing, W/T practice, Gee and map reading (1.30 solo) 11. Solo, complete crew, air-to-air, 16,000-foot climb, general flying (not done). 12. Solo, complete crew, fighter affiliations, air-to-sea, SBA (55 minutes solo) 13. Complete crew, fighter affiliation (1.05, solo) 14. Solo, complete crew, air-to-air firing, bombing (3.45 solo) 15. Dual, night circuits and bumps (2.00 dual) 16. Solo, night circuits and bumps (1.40 solo) 17. Solo, full crew, day cross country (5.40) 18. Solo, full crew, night cross country, night bombing (not performed or marked) 19. Solo, full crew, night cross-country (not performed or marked). Full crew assessed at No.1664 Conversion Unit were J27240 F/O J.M.A. Langlois (?average pilot - very good crew control and cooperation both in the air and on the ground. Quiet, steady type who can be relied on to carry out any detail? - F/L N. Smith, ?A? Flight Commander); J26356 F/O J.E.J. Gilbert (navigator, later DFC, ?Good average. A consistently good navigator. DR work very good. Makes every effort to improve his work? - F/L J.K. Bell, navigation leader), J27152 F/O J.C.A. Jacques (bomb aimer, dropped 18 bombs by day, nine bombs by night, courses in Gee and astro; one hour in Link and two hours dual flying - ?Average. Rather slow to learn due to slight language difficulty but is quite keen and capable in the air? - F/L W.A. Gardiner, bombing leader); R174457 Sergeant J.A. Jeannotte (WOP, ?Average - very weak on equipment and Signals organization? - F/O J.T. Hodgson, signals leader); 1588283 Sergeant R.J. Cassady (RAF flight engineer - ?Average. Knows his work but could do better if he tried.? - F/L H.J. Anderson, engineer leader); R196897 Sergeant W.E. Berry (mid-upper gunner, marked on such items os sighting, guns, turrets, tactics, aircraft recognition, harmonization and spent four hours on turret manipulation - ?Average - average knowledge - Too sure of himself? - F/O J.H. Hart, gunnery leader), and R177279 Sergeant D.M. Dube (rear gunner - same courses as Berry - ?Average - Shows interest. Did fairly well on course.? (F/O J,H. Hart).

LANGLEY, F/O Alexander Charles (J37508) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.428 Squadron - Award effective 5 July 1945 as per London Gazette dated 20 July 1945 and AFRO 1619/45 dated 19 October 1945. Born in Vancouver, 12 July 1913; home in Regina (accountant); enlisted Saskatoon, 18 September 1942. To No.2 Manning Depot, 12 January 1943. To No.2 WS, 26 February 1943. To No.7 ITS, 20 March 1943; graduated and promoted LAC, 28 May 1943 but not posted to No.7 AOS until 12 June 1943; graduated and commissioned, 29 October 1943. To “Y” Depot, 12 November 1943. Taken on strength of No.3 PRC, 15 November 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 29 April 1944. Repatriated 2 August 1945. Retired 19 September 1945. RCAF photo PL-45088 (ex UK-22871 dated 20 July 1945) is captioned as follows: “ Pictured at the seaside with the sandy beaches of Torquay, summer resort home of the RCAF Repatriation Depot in Britain, stretching out behind them are seven air force men waiting to return to their homes in southern Saskatchewan. From left to right they are F/L Henry Fritz, DFC, of Shaunavon, F/O Alex Langley of Regina (2055 Smith Street), Corporal Gordon Beckett of Glenavon, P/O Charles Walwin of Lipton, F/L Phillip Buttar, DFC of Rosetown, F/L Patrick Fennerty, DFM, also of Rosetown, and F/L Regg Watt, DFC of Raymore, A few days after this picture was taken the men were aboard ship on their way to Canada.” Photo PL-45546 (ex UK-24015A dated 5 August 1945) is captioned as follows: “Torquay, England - A day before he was due to leave RCAF Repatriation Depot here for his journey back to Canada, F/O Alex C. Langley, 32-year old navigator of Regina, Saskatchewan, was notified that he had been awarded the DFC for his commendable work with a Lancaster bomber squadron of the Canadian Bomber group in England. Langley, who had been an accountant with the Toronto General Trusts for 14 years before he joined the RCAF in August 1942, commenced his operational career in August 1944. He completed a total of 31 trips to German targets which included the Ruhr Valley, Chemnitz, Nuremberg, Zeitz, Merseburg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart and Hanover. His aircraft was the target for German fighters on three occasions, but was not damaged, but severe flak once seriously damaged the Lancaster, killed the mid-upper gunner and wounded the wireless operator while the Canadians were attacking Bochum.” Photo PL-48192 shows him with Mrs A.F. Moffat (cousin) and his wife after 1949 Government House investiture. DHist file 181.009 D.1941 (RG.24 Vol.20612) has recommendation dated 21 March 1945 when he had flown 31 sorties (220 hours 50 minutes), 6 October 1944 to 20 February 1945. Living in Toronto, 1950. // Throughout numerous operational missions Flying Officer Langley has displayed skill, courage and determination of the highest order. His aircraft has on several occasions been heavily damaged by anti-aircraft fire but despite this he has remained at his post and rendered valuable aid to his captain. Flying Officer Langley's tenacity and unfailing devotion to duty have been worthy of the highest commendation. // Sortie list with recommendation was as follows: // 6 October 1944 - Dortmund (7.10) // 9 October 1944 - Bochum (4.45) // 23 October 1944 - Essen (6.40) // 25 October 1944 - Essen (5.50) // 2 November 1944 - Dusseldorf (6.00) // 4 November 1944 - Bochum (6.30) // 6 November 1944 - Gelsenkirchen (5.45) // 16 November 1944 - Julich (5.30) // 18 November 1944 - Munster (6.40) // 21 November 1944 - Castrop (7.05) // 27 November 1944 - Neuss (6.20) // 30 November 1944 - Duisburg (6.25) // 2 December 1944 - Hagen (7.30) // 4 December 1944 - Karlsruhe (7.15) // 5 December 1944 - Soest (7.05) // 18 December 1944 - Duisburg (7.05) // 21 December 1944 - Cologne (6.50) // 24 December 1944 - Dusseldorf (4.45) // 2 January 1945 - Nuremberg (6.50) // 5 January 1945 - Hanover (5.45) // 6 January 1945 - Hanau (7.40) // 14 January 1945 - Merseberg (9.30) // 16 January 1945 - Zeitz (9.00) // 28 January 1945 - Stuttgart (8.40) // 1 February 1945 - Ludwigshaven (7.50) // 2 February 1945 - Weishaven (7.15) // 4 February 1945 - Bonn (6.50) // 7 February 1945 - Hassun (7.00) // 13 February 1945 - Dresden (10.25) // 14 February 1945 - Chemnitz (9.25) // 20 February 1945 - Dortmund (7.30) // RCAF Press Release 10811 of 19 July 1945 deals with several Saskatchewan aircrew at Torquay, waiting for repatriation. Of Langley it says: // While serving with the Ghost squadron of Canadian Bomber Group, Langley flew a tour of operations and, although he was not hurt himself, his rear gunner was killed and his wireless air gunner wounded by flak. As pilot, Langley brought the aircraft to an emergency field but the Lancaster was damaged beyond repair. Later he instructed for five months.

LANG, P/O James Cumming (J18169) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.51 Squadron - Award effective 6 November 1943 as per London Gazette dated 16 November 1943 and AFRO 2610/43 dated 17 December 1943. Born in November 1921 in Vancouver; home there (clerk in law office for six months and in a bank one year); enlisted there 15 March 1941 and posted to No.2 Manning Depot. To No.12 SFTS (guard), 16 May 1941. To No.2 WS, 19 July 1941; promoted LAC, 18 August 1941; graduated 6 December 1941 when posted to No.3 BGS, Macdonald; graduated and promoted Sergeant, 5 January 1942. To ?Y? Depot, 6 January 1942. Embarked for overseas, 23 January 1942; arrived in UK, 10 February 1942. At No.1 Signal School, Cranwell, 10 April to 30 April 1942; No.1 Advanced Flying Unit, Wigtown, Scotland, 2-30 May 1942 (Ansons); No.19 OTU, Kinloss, 30 May 1942 to 20 August 1942 (Whitleys; promoted Flight Sergeant, 5 July 1942); with No.50 Squadron, Swinderby, 28 August to 14 October 1942; at No.15 OTU, Harwell, instructing, 20 December 1942 to 30 February 1943 (promoted WO2, 5 January 1943); with No.51 Squadron, Snaith, 20 May to 14 October 1943 (promoted WO1, 5 July 1943; commissioned 18 July 1943); at No.23 OTU, Stratford, instructing, 12 October 1943 to 15 March 1944 (promoted Flying Officer, 18 January 1944); at No.22 OTU, 15 March to 26 August 1944; special leave in Canada, 5 September to 23 November 1944; to No.76 Base, 3 January 1944; to No.75 Base, 15 February 1945; attached to No.1661 HCU, 16 February to 21 March 1945; with No.431 Squadron, 21 March to 5 September 1945 (arrived back in Canada 6 June 1945). To No.405 Squadron, 22 October 1945; to Station Greenwood, 28 November 1945; to Station Dartmouth, 28 January 1946; released 1 July 1946. No citation in AFRO other than \"completed many successful operations against the enemy in which [he] displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty.\" NOTE: On a form dated 25 August 1944 (requesting transfer to daylight operations on Bostons, Marauders or Mitchells) he stated he had flown 600 hours, of which 172 were operational (29 sorties, one tour).

LANGLEY, P/O Victor John (J93673) - Mention in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 388/46 dated 12 April 1946. Born May 1923. Home in Richard, Saskatchewan; enlisted Saskatoon, 3 October 1941. Granted Leav Without Pay until 9 January 1942 when posted to No.2 Manning Depot. To No.5 Personnel Holding Unit, 31 January 1942. To No.2 BGS (guard), 14 February 1942. To No.2 ITS, 28 March 1942; graduated and promoted LAC, 20 June 1942 but not posted to No.15 EFTS until 1 August 1942; to No.11 SFTS, 10 November 1942; graduated and promoted Sergeant, 5 February 1943. To ?Y? Depot, 19 February 1943. To RAF overseas, 8 March 1943. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 5 August 1943. Commissioned 6 January 1945. Promoted Flying Officer, 6 July 1945. Repatriated 28 October 1945. Retired 20 November 1945.

LANGDALE, P/O Russell Frederick (J94884) - Mention in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 388/46 dated 12 April 1946. Born January 1920. Home in Brantford, Ontario; enlisted Toronto, 6 September 1941 and posted to No.1 Manning Depot. To No.1 SFTS (guard), 1 November 1941. To No.4 WS, 14 March 1942; promoted LAC, 15 April 1942; graduated 28 September 1942 and posted next day to No.3 BGS; graduated and promoted Sergeant, 26 October 1942. To No.36 OTU, 6 November 1942. To ?Y? Depot, 20 February 1943. To RAF overseas, 8 March 1943. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 26 April 1943. Promoted WO2, 26 October 1943. Once crashed in sea and crew floated in dinghy several hours before a fishing boat rescued them. Interned in Portugal, 24 November 1943. Reported safe, 29 December 1943. Commissioned 14 March 1945; promoted Flying Officer, 14 September 1945. Repatriated 30 November 1945; released 2 January 1946.

LANGMUIR, Lieutenant John William - Member, Order of the British Empire - awarded as per London Gazette dated 3 June 1919. Home in Toronto (student) and formerly in Machine Gun Brigade. Obtained Royal Aero Club Certificate No.2440, 8 February 1916; appointed Flying Officer, RFC, 21 April 1916; served in No.4 Squadron, 12 May to 2 September 1916 (hospitalized). To Canada, 1 July 1918 as Adjutant, Headquarters, Toronto. No citation other than 'in recognition of distinguished services rendered during the war'.

LANGSFORD, FS Leonard Wilfred (Can 1714) - Mention in Despatches - Station Goose Bay - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born 16 January 1909. Home in Angus, Ontario; enlisted at Camp Borden, 14 May 1929. Classified as Cook, 9 June 1930. Held rank of Sergeant as of 1 April 1939. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 April 1940. To ?K?, 15 September 1941. To No.6 SFTS, 4 October 1941. To No.1 Group, 20 September 1942. To ?K?, 28 June 1943. To Goose Bay, 1 November 1944. To No.1 Air Command, 19 October 1945. To No.5 Radio School, 1 November 1945. Promoted WO2, 1 December 1945. Reverted to Flight Sergeant in postwar RCAF, 1 October 1946. To Clinton, 1 April 1947. Retired 29 May 1949. This non-commissioned officer is superior in his trade and has displayed exceptional and meritorious service. He has shown a cheerful willingness to co-operate with his superiors and commands the respect at all times of those working under him. He can be relied upon to complete the most difficult tasks.

BELANGER, FS Eileen (W301510) - British Empire Medal - Station Scoudouc - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Enlisted in Quebec City, 21 January 1942. To Women?s Training Depot, 12 February 1942 as Equipment Assistant. Served at No.13 SFTS, 14 March to 22 May 1942. Promoted Corporal, 20 May 1942. At No.6 Manning Depot, 22 May to 20 June 1942 when posted to Rockcliffe. Promoted Sergeant, 1 December 1942. Posted to Recruiting Centre, Quebec, 18 December 1942, serving there to 17 February 1943. At No.5 SFTS, 17 February to 25 March 1943. At No.6 SFTS, 25 March 1943 to 21 July 1943. To Halifax, 21 August 1943. To Newfoundland, 26 August 1943. To Composite Training School, 24 November 1943. To Eastern Air Command, 27 January 1944. Posted to Scoudouc, 17 February 1944. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 May 1944. To No.3 Release Centre, 15 September 1945. Retired 28 September 1945. Later married P.M. Stolze, New York. Award presented 18 December 1947. Flight Sergeant Belanger has been the senior non-commissioned officer in charge of airwomen at this unit for eighteen months, during which time she has been outstanding in the efficient manner in which she has performed her duties. She has been tireless in her efforts to promote the welfare of personnel under her and her personal example has been an inspiration at all times.