FACEY, F/O Harold Richmond (J16440) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.224 Squadron - Award effective 24 May 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 2 June 1944 and AFRO 1660/44 dated 4 August 1944. Born in Edmonton, 1917; home there. Educated at Queen's Avenue Public School and
Victoria High School. Enlisted in
Edmonton, 12 May 1941. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 15 August 1941), No.6
EFTS (graduated 10 October 1941) and No.4 SFTS (graduated 2 January 1942).
Flying Officer Facey as captain of aircraft
has taken part in a large number of operational sorties during which he has
made two attacks on enemy submarines, one of which was completed in the face of
heavy anti-aircraft fire. The U-boat was
seriously damaged. In December 1943 this
officer attacked eleven destroyers and a blockade runner in the Bay of Biscay. Despite very heavy anti-aircraft fire and
opposition from enemy fighters he pressed home his attack and scored a near
miss. Throughout Flying Officer Facey
has completed his allotted tasks with keenness and exactitude, setting a fine
example of devotion to duty.
NOTE: Public Record Office Air 2/9627 has
original recommendation drafted 28 February 1944 when he had flown 35 sorties
(400 operational hours). Text was very detailed.
Flying Officer Facey joined No.224 Squadron in
April 1943 as a captain with his crew, and has been continuously on operations
ever since. He has completed
approximately 400 operational hours, comprising some 35 sorties.
Flying Officer Facey has had three submarine
sightings, two of which were attacked. In one attack he straddled the stern of
the U-Boat and was awarded "seriously damaged". This attack was carried out in the face of
heavy flak.
In December 1943 he attacked with bombs eleven
Narvik destroyers and a blockade runner in the Bay of Biscay in the face of
extremely heavy flak and secured a near miss. As he was going into this attack
he was attacked from astern by enemy fighters firing rocket missiles at
him. This did not deter him and he
pressed home his attack in the face of heavy opposition.
In February 1944 whilst investigating a radar
contact by Leigh Light, one of our own destroyers opened a heavy barrage at
point blank range at him, scoring several cannon shell hits which severely
damaged his tail unit as well as severing many of the control wires. He flew
his damaged aircraft safely back to base over a distance of over 200 miles
where a safe landing was effected.
Flying Officer Facey is very keen on
operations and has trained his crew to a very high standard. On two occasions
he has met up with enemy aircraft but through good airmanship and an efficient
crew has managed to evade combat and complete his patrol.
He is a very capable captain and has flow hard
and continuously on operations, always carrying out the job allotted him [with]
keenness and quiet exactitude, thereby setting an example to all in the
squadron.
The Group Captain commanding Station St.Eval
wrote on 12 April 1944:
Flying Officer Facey has well deserved the
award for which he is now recommended. His leadership and aggressive attitude
toward the enemy is an inspiration to other officers and Non Commissioned aircrew
in the squadron.
This was further approved at the level of
No.10 Group (26 April 1944) and Coastal Command Headquarters (10 May 1944).
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FAGUY, F/L Joseph Paul Andre (J15381) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1729/44 dated 11 August 1944. Enlisted 21 June 1940 in Quebec City. Trained at No.1 BGS (graduated 21 December
1940). No citation in AFRO.
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FAIR, Sergeant Alan Kirby (R63688) - Mention
in Despatches - No.427 Squadron (AFRO gives unit as "Leeming") -
Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date
and AFRO 1600/45 dated 12 October 1945.
Home in Guelph, Ontario; enlisted in London, Ontario, 28 May 1940. DHist
file 181.009 D.2619 (RG.24 Vol.20628) has recommendation forwarded to No.6
Group HQ, 12 February 1945 when he was a Fitter in "B" Flight, No.427
Squadron. Had served two years in
Canada, 33 months in UK.
Coupled with his devotion to duty and ability
as a mechanic, Sergeant Fair's pleasing personality has done much to promote
harmony among his subordinates and to gain the confidence of air crews. Result: excellent serviceability. This NCO is making an outstanding
contribution to the war effort on this station.
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FAIRBAIN, Corporal Donald Bradford (R170776) -
British Empire Medal - RCAF Overseas Headquarters - Award effective 14
June 1945 (RCAF Routine Order 1127/45 dated 6th July 1945). Born in Beamsville, Ontario, 25 May 1913. Educated there and Ontario Agricultural
College. Farm commentator for CBC,
1939-1942. Enlisted in Toronto, 12 June
1942. Trained at Queen's University and
McGill. Further trained at No.31 RDF
(radar) School, Clinton, Ontario, 18 February to 30 May 1943. Taken on strength of RCAF Overseas
Headquarters, 5 February 1944. Corporal,
1 May 1944; Pilot Officer, 23 January 1945; released 4 August 1945.
A member of the field radio recording unit
since its inception, Corporal Fairbain accompanied Mitchell bombers into aerial
action on D Day to broadcast over leading international networks Royal Canadian
Air Force operations on the attack.
Subsequently covering operations right through into Holland and Germany,
he has taken ever greater responsibilities as sickness, accidents and enemy
action took a toll of other members of the unit. He has done an extraordinarily productive job
far beyond the line of ordinary duty. He
has handled the most difficult assignments, combing with his air force duties
those of a broadcasting system war correspondent. His daily reports to Canada have been
concise, accurate and so authoritative that they are regularly used on other
major networks, bringing to millions of listeners the feats of the Royal
Canadian Air Force.
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FAIRBANKS, F/L David Charles (J9069) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.274 Squadron - Award effective 23 January 1945 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 471/45 dated 16 March 1945. Trained at No.3
ITS, No.21 EFTS, and No.9 SFTS. For
additional details see H.A. Halliday, The Tumbling Sky and Summer 1977
issue of Journal of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society. Medals and logbook displayed in RCAF Memorial
Museum, Trenton, Ontario. Credited with
the following victories (aircraft serials via Chris Shores, Aces High,
2nd edition): 8 June 1944 one Bf.109 destroyed plus one Bf.109 damaged
(No.501 Squadron, Spitfire X4272 coded SD-J); 29 August 1944, one V-1
destroyed (No.274 Squadron Tempest); 17 December 1944, two Bf.109s destroyed
and one Bf.109 damaged (No.274 Squadron, Tempest EJ762); 4 January 1945,
one FW.190 destroyed (No.3 Squadron, Tempest EJ777); 14 January 1945,
one Bf.109 destroyed plus one FW.290 destroyed (No.3 Squadron, Tempest EJ690); 23
January 1945, one Ju.52 destroyed (shared with another pilot) plus one
Ju.88 probably destroyed plus one Ju.88 damaged (No.3 Squadron, Tempest EJ695;
probably and damaged claims on aircraft on airfield); 11 February 1945,
one Me.262 destroyed (No.274 Squadron, Tempest NV645; victim was actually an
Ar.234); 14 February 1945, one Me.262 damaged (No.274 Squadron, NV645); 16
February 1945, two Bf.109s destroyed (No.274 Squadron, NV645); 22
February 1945, two FW.190Ds destroyed (No.274 Squadron, Tempest EJ648); 24
February 1945, one FW.190 destroyed (No.274 Squadron, Tempest NV943); 28
February 1945, one FW.190 destroyed (No.274 Squadron, NV943; he was shot
down and taken prisoner in this engagement).
Flight Lieutenant Fairbanks has completed a
large number of sorties and has set a fine example of determination and
devotion to duty throughout. On one
occasion in November 1944, whilst attacking an enemy locomotive, his aircraft
was badly hit and turned completely over while at a low altitude. One of the
petrol tanks was pierced and a fire commenced in one of the wings. Displaying admirable coolness and great
skill, Flight Lieutenant Fairbanks succeeded in righting the aircraft and set
course for home. The fire in the wing
died down but not before it had done much damage. Nevertheless, Flight Lieutenant Fairbanks
succeeded in reaching base. This officer
has invariably displayed a high degree of courage.
FAIRBANKS, F/L David Charles (J9069) - Bar
to Distinguished Flying Cross - No.274 Squadron - Award effective 6
March 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 625/45 dated 13
April 1945.
This officer continues to display a high
standard of skill and gallantry. Within
recent weeks he has destroyed five enemy aircraft, bringing his victories to
eight. Flight Lieutenant Fairbanks has
also effectively attacked many enemy targets on the ground. His keenness and determination have set a
high example to all.
FAIRBANKS, S/L David Charles (J9069) - Second
Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross - No.274 Squadron - Award effected 7 July
1945 as per London Gazette dated 20 July 1945 and AFRO 1453/45
dated 14 September 1945.
Squadron Leader Fairbanks has destroyed
fifteen enemy aircraft. On two separate
occasions since his last award he has shot down two aircraft in one sortie and
in less than a fortnight he has destroyed six, including a jet propelled aircraft. As a flight and then a squadron commander he
has led many daring and highly successful attacks on enemy communications,
principally locomotives and road transport.
In three weeks seventy-two enemy locomotives and vehicles were
successfully attacked. By the excellent
example he has set, his initiative and fine leadership, this officer has
inspired the other members of his squadron and all pilots with whom he has come
in contact.
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FAIREY, F/L Walter McNutt (J14324) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.624 Squadron - Award effective 17 August 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 25 August 1944 and AFRO 2231/44 dated 13 October
1944. Born in Calgary, 1911; home in
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. Enlisted in
Winnipeg, 27 September 1940. Trained at No.6 SFTS (graduated 11 September
1942).
Now in his second tour of operational duty,
this officer has always shown the greatest possible determination and has
seldom failed to complete an operation.
Flight Lieutenant Fairey's high standard of courage and ability have
been an example to all in his squadron.
FAIREY, S/L Walter McNutt, DFC (J14324) - Croix
de Guerre (France) - Overseas - Awarded as per AFRO 1619/45 dated 19
October 1945. Public Records Office Air
2/8769 has recommended citation (but not unit).
This officer has completed numerous missions
over territory occupied by the enemy.
His courage and determination are outstanding and during more than 50
sorties he has achieved a large proportion of success.
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FAIRHURST, FS James Henry (R54953) - Mention
in Despatches - No.5 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 14 November 1944
as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 2684/44 dated 15 December
1944. Home in Montreal; enlisted there
31 May 1940.
This NCO was first flight engineer in an
attack against an enemy submarine during which he exchanged fire, cleared two
stoppages, and continued firing at the submarine, thereby preventing its crew
from taking full advantage of their heavier armament. His shooting on this occasion was very
accurate. This NCO has at all times
shown competence and devotion to duty on operational sorties.
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FAIRLEY, P/O James Alan (J17088) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.61 Squadron - Award effective 3 June 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 15 June 1943 and AFRO 1338/43 dated 16 July 1943. Graduate of Ridley College, St.Catharines,
Ontario. Home in Toronto; enlisted there
26 February 1941. Trained at No.3 ITS
(graduated 27 July 1941), No.17 EFTS (graduated 15 September 1941), No.8 SFTS
(left 3 October 1941), No.4 AOS (graduated 21 February 1942) and No.7 BGS
(graduated 27 April 1942). Died at
Uxbridge, Ontario, 31 May 1999.
This officer has taken part in numerous
sorties against such distant and strongly fortified targets as Essen, Hamburg,
Cologne, Turin and Spezia. Throughout
these attacks his cool courage under heavy anti-aircraft fire has been
exemplary. His keen watchfulness has
inspired confidence in his pilot and crew and thus has contributed much to the
successes achieved. His courage and
devotion to duty have invariably been highly commendable.
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FALCONER, F/L John Robert (J13488) - Commended
for Valuable Services - No.7 Bombing and Gunnery School - Award effective
14 November 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 2684/44
dated 15 December 1944. Enlisted in
Montreal, 24 August 1940. Trained at
No.1 ITS (graduated 3 November 1940), No.4 EFTS (graduated 23 December 1940),
and No.8 SFTS (graduated 3 April 1941).
This officer has completed over three years as
a navigator instructor and has displayed outstanding qualities of energy and
ability and great devotion to duty.
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FALLIS, F/O Allan Harry (J16828) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.524 Squadron - Award effective 5 February 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 16 February 1945 and AFRO 563/45 dated 29 March 1945. Born
1922; home in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
Previously served with Manitoba Rifles.
Enlisted in Winnipeg, 15 April 1941. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 3 August 1941),
No.2 AOS (graduated 25 October 1941) and No.2 BGS (graduated 6 December
1941). Awarded Queen's Coronation Medal,
23 October 1953, while a Squadron Leader on staff of Canadian Joint Air
Training Centre. 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." Public Records Office Air
2/8830 has recommendation dated 4 November 1944 when he had flown 47 sorties
(247 hours 35 minutes), 28 July 1942 to 26 October 1944.
28 Jul 42 Hamburg
(8.15) 3
Sep 44 Lindhoven (3.50)
31 Jul 42 Dusseldorf
(5.50) 5 Sep
44 Le Havre (3.20)
21 Oct 42 West
Frisians (3.00) 8
Sep 44 Le Havre (4.05)
26 Oct 42 Bordeaux
(7.20) 10
Sep 44 Le Havre (3.25)
6 Oct 42 Bordeaux
(7.30) 11
Sep 44 Kamen (4.20)
7 Nov 42 Genoa
(8.35) 12
Sep 44 Frankfurt (6.40)
10 Nov 42 West
Frisians (4.10) 23
Sep 44 Dusseldorf (4.00)
29 Nov 42 Turin
(8.20) 28
Sep 44 Calais (2.35)
28 Nov 42 Turin
(DNCO, (6.15) 5
Oct 44 Saarbrucken (5.00)
2 Dec 42 Frankfurt
(6.10) 6
Oct 44 Dortmund (5.30)
7 Dec 42 West
Frisians (3.20) 7
Oct 44 Emmerich (3.45)
8 Dec 42 Kattegat
(6.45) 14
Oct 44 Duisberg (4.05)
13 Dec 42 ASR,
Dutch Coast (5.05) 14 Oct
44 Duisberg (4.25)
17 Dec 42 Fallersluben
(5.50) 19 Oct
44 Stuttgurt (5.00)
20 Dec 42 Duisberg
(3.50) 21
Oct 44 Flushing (4.25)
8 Jan 43 Baltic
(7.30) 22
Oct 44 Nuess (4.30)
14 Jan 43 Lorient
(DNCO, 3.50) 23 Oct 44 Essen
(5.25)
15 Jan 43 Lorient
(3.10) 25
Oct 44 Essen (4.10)
23 Jan 43 Lorient
(5.20) 26
Oct 44 Loverkusen (4.15)
Flying Officer Fallis has taken part in
forty-seven operational sorties as navigator of heavy bomber aircraft. These sorties include attacks on all the most
heavily defended German targets.
He is an excellent navigator and has set a
most praiseworthy example by the cool and efficient manner in which he has
carried out his work and by his genuine keenness to take part in operations.
His second tour, which has included attacks
against fifteen German targets and attacks on important targets in enemy
occupied territory, has been completed by flying as spare navigator with no
less than five different crews.
Flying Officer Fallis is strongly recommended
for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross in recognition of his high
standard of skill, courage and devotion to duty.
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FALLON, F/O Frank Charles (J29669) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 10 May 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 22 May 1945 and AFRO 1147/45 dated 13 July 1945. Enlisted in London, Ontario, 4 August
1942. Trained at No.6 ITS (graduated 17
April 1943), No.1 BGS (graduated 12 July 1943) and No.4 AOS (graduated 20 August
1943). 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". Public Records Office Air
2/9070 has recommendation dated 20 February 1945 when he had flown 45 sorties
(194 hours 35 minutes), 27 May 1944 to 14 February 1945.
27 May 44 Le
Clipon (4.00) 6
Oct 44 Sterkrade (3.05)
4 June 44 Calais
(3.40) 14 Oct
44 Duisburg (3.20)
5 June 44 Merville
(5.50) 28 Oct
44 Cologne (4.05)
6 June 44 Conde
(5.45) 29 Oct
44 Walcheren (2.05)
12 Jun 44 Arras
(4.35) 31
Oct 44 Cologne (4.05)
15 Jun 44 Boulogne
(4.10) 4 Nov 44 Bochum (3.45)
16 Jun 44 Sterkrade
(4.40) 6 Nov 44 Gelsenkirchen (3.40)
1 July 44 Biennais
(4.25) 11 Nov 44 Dortmund (4.10)
4 July 44 Biennais
(4.15) 16 Nov 44 Julich (3.15)
5 July 44 Biennais
(4.15) 18 Nov 44 Wanne Eickel (4.25)
9 July 44 Mont
Candon (3.45) 12 Dec 44 Essen (4.20)
7 Aug 44 Caen
(2.30) 21
Dec 44 Cologne (4.05)
13 Aug 44 La
Pallice (5.30) 30
Dec 44 Cologne (4.10)
14 Aug 44 TRACTABLE
22 (2.35) 2 Jan 45 Nuremburg (6.15)
18 Aug 44 Bremen
(4.50) 5 Jan 45 Rayan (5.00)
25 Aug 44 Russelsheim
(6.45) 5 Jan 45 Hannover (4.20)
26 Aug 44 Kiel
(5.10) 22
Jan 45 Duisburg (3.50)
11 Sep 44 Castrop
Rauxel (3.20) 28 Jan 45 Stuttgart (5.50)
12 Sep 44 Wanne
Eickel (3.25) 7 Feb 45 Cleve (3.50)
13 Sep 44 Nordstern
(3.20) 8 Feb 45 Politz (7.45)
20 Sep 44 Calais
(2.05) 13 Feb
45 Dresden (8.00)
25 Sep 44 Calais
(2.10) 14 Feb
45 Chemnitz (7.00)
30 Sep 44 Bottrop
(3.20)
Flying Officer Fallon has shown great keenness
for operations. He has participated in
many sorties as Bomb Aimer, and his outstanding example has helped to maintain
a high standard of efficiency amongst the Bomb Aimers on the squadron. Flying Officer Fallon has, at all times,
displayed the greatest keenness and determination and his example is most
commendable. Flying Officer Fallon has
always been eager to engage the enemy and his results are most gratifying.
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FALLON, P/O Henry Richards (J86801) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.429 Squadron - Award effective 1 September 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 19 September 1944 and AFRO 2373/44 dated 3 November
1944. American in the RCAF; born in Bryn
Mawr, USA, 1924; home there. Enlisted in
Montreal, 28 September 1942. Trained at
No.3 BGS. No citation other than
"completed...many successful operations during which [he has] displayed
high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty." DHist file 181.009 D.5524 (RG.24 Vol.20667)
has recommendation for a DFM dated 2 June 1944 when he had flown 29 sorties
(188 hours 20 minutes), 15 September 1943 to 24 May 1944. Sergeant at that
date.
This NCO has been engaged on twenty-nine
attacks on enemy targets, many of them the most heavily defended targets in
Germany. Throughout his tour as an
operational gunner he has shown a splendid offensive spirit and by his
cheerfulness has helped to encourage the rest of the crew, often under most
trying conditions. By his skill and
unfailing watchfulness as a Mid-Upper Gunner he has on several occasions been
able to warn his captain of the approach of enemy aircraft and to direct
evasive action and save the crew from attack.
He has spent long periods in the mid-under lookout position and in spite
of fatigue and discomfort from cold, has carried out his duties cheerfully.
It is considered that this fine example of
continual devotion to duty and aggressive spirit fully merits the award of the
Distinguished Flying Medal.
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FALLOON, Sergeant George Hugh (R62201) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.158 Squadron - Award effective 12 July 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 13 July 1943 and AFRO 1724/43 dated 27 August 1943. Home in Brandon, Manitoba; enlisted in
Saskatoon, 24 June 1940.
One night in June 1943, this airman was the
flight engineer of an aircraft detailed to attack a target at Le Creusot. During the operation the aircraft was hit by
anti-aircraft fire and fragments of shrapnel severed the petrol cock control,
cables and an oil pipe line, which caused a considerable quantity of oil to
flow in the fuselage. Sergeant Falloon
was unable to operate the petrol cocks or ascertain the source of the oil leak
without entering the wing. By means of
an axe he made an aperture in the side of the fuselage and thus was able to
crawl into the wing and fulfil his task.
By his initiative and determination this airman contributed materially
to the safe return of the aircraft.
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FALLS, P/O Franklin Meredith (J15734) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.97 Squadron - Award effective 6 November 1942 as per London
Gazette dated 20 November 1942 and AFRO 1962/42 dated 4 December 1942. Born in Montreal, 1920; home in
Outremont. Student. Enlisted in Montreal, 10 October 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 27 January
1941), No.13 EFTS (graduated 17 March 1941), and No.8 SFTS (graduated 4 July
1941).
As captain of aircraft this officer has taken
part in many attacks on the Ruhr and other targets in Germany, including a low
level attack on Danzig. Recently he
participated in the daylight attacks on Le Creusot and Milan and one of the
night attacks on Genoa. On each occasion
he pressed home the attack with great determination.
FALLS, S/L Franklin Meredith, DFC (J15734) - Bar
to Distinguished Flying Cross - No.83 Squadron - Award effective 8
September 1945 as per London Gazette dated 21 September 1945 and AFRO
1704/45 dated 9 November 1945.
As captain of aircraft, this officer has led
his crew with skill and determination, pressing home his attacks with the
utmost vigour, however fierce the opposition.
Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Squadron Leader Falls
has also done excellent work as a deputy flight commander, setting a fine
example of courage and ability in the performance of all his duties. In January 1945 he took part in a
particularly hazardous mission against an oil refinery at Politz, when the
success of the whole mission was materially assisted by Squadron Leader Falls'
accuracy as a target marker.
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FANNING, Sergeant Gerald Glenwood (R88226) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1729/44 dated 11 August 1944. Home in Hazel
Hill, Guy County, Nova Scotia; enlisted in Halifax, 14 March 1941. Trained at No.4 WS (graduated 13 February
1942) and No.3 BGS (graduated 30 March 1942).
No citation in AFRO.
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FARB, F/O Herbert Reuben (J14222) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 16 February 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 29 February 1944 and AFRO 644/44 dated 24 March 1944. Born in 1914; home in Kapeskasing,
Ontario. Enlisted in North Bay, Ontario,
30 September 1941. Trained at No.1 AOS
(graduated 11 September 1941).
This officer was the navigator of an aircraft
which attacked Berlin one night in January 1944. On the return flight the aircraft was hit by
anti-aircraft fire, and a little later was attacked by a fighter. In the action Flying Officer Farb was wounded
in the arm and the back. Although
suffering from the loss of blood and in much pain, this gallant navigator
continued his duties until the mission was ended. He displayed great fortitude, determination
and devotion to duty in trying circumstances.
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FARLEY, Sergeant Thomas Ernest Hiliary
(R96410) - Air Force Medal - No.6 SFTS - Awarded 14 November 1944 as per
London Gazette of that date and AFRO 2684/44 dated 15 December
1944. Home in Ottawa. Card says he re-enlisted
in Ottawa on 4 November 1943, suggesting (from his training dates) that he had
joined once, been trained, then became a civilian instructor. Trained at No.1
ITS (graduated 25 September 1941), No.10 EFTS (graduated 5 December 1941), and
No.6 SFTS (graduated 27 March 1942). Reported to have flown 1,314 hours to
date, 1,017 as instructor, 429 in past six months.
This NCO is an excellent instructor of long
experience. He has shown skill and
determination in his duties and has at all times shown the greatest willingness
to co-operate for the good of his unit both during and off duty hours.
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FARMER, WO Alfred Clayton (R134906) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.12 Squadron - Award effective 5 February 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 15 February 1944 and AFRO 644/44 dated 24 March 1944. Born in
Sault Ste.Marie, Ontario, 1921. Home in Prue Falls, Manitoba. Papermaker.
Enlisted in Winnipeg, 3 November 1941. Trained at No.3 BGS (graduated 28 August
1942). No citation other than
"...completed...many successful operations against the enemy in which [he]
displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty." Public Records Office Air 2/8782 has
recommendation dated 9 December 1943 when he had flown 26 sorties (184 hours),
as follows:
11 June 1943 Dusseldorf 5 Sept 43 Mannheim
12 June 1943 Bochum 22 Sep 43 Hanover
21 June 1943 Krefeld 23 Sept 43 Mannheim
22 June 1943 Mulheim 27 Sept 43 Hanover
28 June 1943 Cologne 29 Sept 43 Bochum
6 July 1943 GARDENING 1 Oct 43 Hagen
24 July 1943 Hamburg 22 Oct 43 Kassel
29 July 1943 Hamburg 3 Nov 43 Dusseldorf
2 Aug 43 Hamburg 10 Nov 43 Modane
9 Aug 43 Mannheim 18 Nov 43 Berlin
17 Aug 43 Peenemunde 16 Dec 43 Berlin
22 Aug 43 Leverskusen 20 Dec 43 Mannheim
3 Sept 43 Berlin 23
Dec 43 Berlin
Flight Sergeant Farmer is a Canadian mid-upper
gunner and has now participated in twenty-seven operations against targets in
Germany and northern Italy, outstanding amongst which are Cologne, Milan,
Nuremburg, Hanover and Berlin. Flight
Sergeant Farmer has frequently faced heavy odds in the form of enemy fighters,
but the same coolness and courage which he has instilled into the members of
his squadron has been instrumental in extricating his aircraft from many
perilous situations. This cheerful
confidence has moreover inspired a high standard of moral in his crew. This NCO's fine example fully merits the
award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.
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FARMER, W/C Alfred Wells (C14763) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - AFHQ - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada
Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born in Lake Mary, Florida, 3 October
1903. Educated at University of Toronto
(Medical School) graduating 1927, then taking five years post-graduate
training. Subsequently on staff of Sick Childrens' Hospital. Maintained private practice in plastic
surgery and taught at University of Toronto.
Enlisted 5 October 1942. Served
in No.1 Training Command until 1 June 1943, after which he was appointed
surgical consultant at AFHQ. Left the
RCAF in August 1945 but was appointed a member of advisory medical committee to
the RCAF and consultant in surgery (1946), remaining on RCAF Reserve. Awarded Queen's Coronation Medal, 23 October
1953 (Group Captain).
This officer came to the Royal Canadian Air
Force as an outstanding general surgeon and a recognized authority in plastic
surgery. Shortly after commissioning he
was appointed Consultant in Surgery to the Royal Canadian Air Force. He has been responsible for an organization
of surgical arrangements which has not only ensured the best possible treatment
in the shortest possible time, but also has reduced the numbers and degree of
disabled and pensionable cases. He has
been a leading factor in the development of the Medical Reconditioning
Programme for the physical rehabilitation of all surgical cases. In 1943 he visited the United Kingdom and
co-ordinated arrangements with Canada.
He has been willing to personally treat cases requiring the services of
his great skill. His energy and devotion
to duty have been exemplary.
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FARMER, P/O Henry Horatio (J17773) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1729/44 dated 11 August 1944. Born in Stratford, Ontario, 1915; home
there. Upholsterer and feltman. Trained
at No.1 BGS and No.1 WS. No citation in
AFRO.
FARMER, F/O Henry Horatio (J17773) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.429 Squadron - Award effective 8 September 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 21 September 1945 and AFRO 1704/45 dated 9 November
1945. 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.2610
(RG.24 Vol.20627) has recommendation dated 18 April 1945 when he had flown two
tours. The first was 34 sorties (218
hours 40 minutes), 26 October 1942 to 24 July 1943 (including six
anti-submarine patrols from 26 October 1942 to 11 November 1942 plus an Air/Sea
Rescue trip on 13 November 1942; gap in operations from then to 16 February
1943); second tour was 18 sorties (121 hours 45 minutes), 6 December 1944 to 10
April 1945.
This officer, who has already completed one
operational tour, has participated in eighteen sorties on his second. He has at all times displayed an
exceptionally high standard of courage, leadership, skill and determination in
performing his duties as wireless operator air gunner. His cheerfulness and devotion to duty have
been most praiseworthy.
It is considered that Flying Officer Farmer's
ability and fine example, combined with an aggressive fighting spirit, fully
merit the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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FARQUHARSON, Section Officer (N/S) Elizabeth
Rebecca (C5410) - Associate, Royal Red Cross - No.3 Manning Depot -
Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June 1943 and
AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
Enlisted in Edmonton, 28 May 1941. On staff of No.3 Manning Depot from 9
September 1941 onwards; to Technical Training School, 7 May 1943. Retired 4
October 1945.
This Nursing Sister has rendered most
efficient and valuable service and has shown extreme devotion to duty in the
capacity of senior nurse. She has
unselfishly devoted many extra hours to instructing and preparing hospital
assistants, for examinations and tests, thus increasing their usefulness to the
service. She has been most useful in the
selection of prospective nurses and has been responsible for training a number
of these new nurses sufficiently to permit them to be employed readily and
effectively in hospital work.
Frequently, during periods of shortage of hospital help, she has
voluntarily performed many duties not usually required of a nursing sister.
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FARQUHARSON, F/O Gordon Henry Taylor (J15976)
- Distinguished Flying Cross - No.416 Squadron - Award effective 21
August 1944 as per London Gazette dated 29 August 1944 and AFRO
2373/44 dated 3 November 1944. Born in
Toronto, 10 May 1921. Home in
Corbeyville, Ontario. In Cadet Movement
for five years. Enlisted in Toronto, 28
October 1940. Trained at No.2 ITS
(graduated 20 February 1941), No.2 EFTS (graduated 22 April 1941) and No.32
SFTS (graduated 17 July 1941). Flight
Sergeant on 1 February 1942; Warrant Officer on 1 August 1942; P/O 29 September
1942; F/O 1 January 1943; F/L 10 April 1944.
Posted overseas in July 1941; further trained at No.54 OTU. Posted to Malta, 3 May 1942, arriving via
aircraft carrier fly-off on 9 May 1942; assigned to No.126 Squadron. Returning to Britain, he was injured in a
Liberator crash at Gibraltar, 31 October 1942.
Assigned to No.61 OTU, 2 December 1942 and to No.416 Squadron, 10
September 1943. Repatriated to Canada,
29 September 1944 and after staff postings (notably No.6 Repair Depot, January
to May 1945) he was released on 14 September 1945. The following list of victories is gleaned
from Chris Shores, Malta: The Spitfire Year and from Directorate of
History and Heritage fighter claims cards: 15 June 1942, one BR.20
damaged (actually a Ju.88); 6 July 1942, one Z.1007 damaged; 11 July
1942, one Re.2001 destroyed (claimed as an MC.202); 13 July 1942,
one Ju.88 damaged; 28 July 1942, one Ju.88 destroyed (shared with four others);
27 August 1942, one Bf.109 damaged (flying Spitfire BP992); 13
October 1942, one Bf.109 probably destroyed plus one Ju.88 probably
destroyed (seperate sorties); 14 October 1942, one Bf.109 destroyed; 28
June 1944, one Bf.109 destroyed.
Flying Officer Farquharson is a keen and
enthusiastic fighter pilot. He has led his flight on numerous occasions and has
proved himself a good and capable leader.
He has destroyed at least four enemy aircraft.
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FARQUHARSON, WO John Ernest (R144254) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.622 Squadron - Award effective 27 October 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 2637/44 dated 8 December 1944. Born 7 April
1917 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Photographer; home in Toronto; enlisted there 21 November 1941. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 17 July 1942)
and No.4 AOS (graduated 4 December 1942).
To "Y" Depot, Halifax, 27 December 1942; taken on strength
overseas on 4 January 1943. Promoted to Flight Sergeant on 4 June 1943;
commisioned 24 October 1944. Repatriated to Canada 29 November 1944; released
11 August 1946. Died 11 October 1968. Cited with FS A.C. Cole, RAF (awarded
CGM).
In August 1944, Warrant Officer Farquharson
and Flight Sergeant Cole were navigator and wireless operator respectively of
an aircraft detailed to attack Stettin.
On the return flight the aircraft was intercepted and severely damaged
by an enemy fighter. Although seriously
wounded and in great pain, Warrant Officer Farquharson continued his
navigational duties but was finally persuaded to be removed to a rest bed where
he was given an injection of morphia.
Meantime, Flight Sergeant Cole, although injured in the thigh by a piece
of shrapnel, concealed the seriousness of his wound and took over the task of
navigating the aircraft back to base.
The English coast was eventually crossed and a landing was made at the
first available airfield. Weak from loss
of blood, Flight Sergeant Cole was on the verge of collapse and was removed to
a hospital. These airmen have completed
many sorties and their gallantry and devotion to duty have been of a very high
order.
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FARQUHARSON, W/C Ray Fletcher (C35055) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - No.1 Air Command Headquarters - Award
effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO
82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born 4
August 1897; home in Toronto; enlisted there 25 August 1943. With No.1 Air Command from then until posted
to Britain, 4 July 1944; returned to No.1 Air Command as of 15 January 1945;
released 22 November 1945. After the war
served with Defence Research Board; awarded Queen's Coronation Medal in October
1953. Died 1 June 1965.
An outstanding figure in the field of
medicine, this officer has given service well beyond the ordinary requirements
of his position. Chief among his achievements have been his chairmanship of the
Penicillin Committee of Canada and his correlation of consultant services, not
only in the Royal Canadian Air Force but also of other branches of the Armed
Forces and from an international point of view.
He arrived in Belgium after VE-Day to observe the practical application
of penicillin therapy which he has done so much to develop. For his outstanding services to suffering
humanity he is deserving of the highest praise.
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FARQUHARSON, S/L William (C3139) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1395/45 dated 31 August 1945. Home in Toronto; enlisted there 25 April 1941
with rank of Flight Lieutenant (Works and Buildings trade); at No.4 EFTS until
posted overseas, 31 March 1942; promoted to Squadron Leader, 8 March 1943;
repatriated to Canada in April 1945; released 24 May 1945.
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FARRELL, S/L Desmond William (C1462) - Mention
in Despatches - No.407 Squadron (deceased) - Award effective 1 January 1945
as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 721/45 dated 27 April 1945.
Enlisted in Montreal, 2 January 1940.
Wife in Montreal; at No.2 EFTS from 11 February 1941 to 15 March 1942;
at No.10 SFTS, 16 March to 30 December 1942; at No.1 General Reconnaissance
School, 31 December 1942 to 19 March 1943 when posted overseas. Killed in
action 6/7 June 1944 (Wellington HQ149).
DHist file 181.009 D.2620 (RG.24 Vol.20628) has recommendation for a DFC
dated 27 June 1944; this was turned down at Station Chivenor, 1 July 1944
because it had been submitted after Farrell went missing. He had made attacks on U-boats on 22 December
1943 and 11 March 1944.
This officer served in this unit for a period
of just under thirteen months. He had to his credit two attacks on submarines
and one sighting. In his capacity as
Flight Commander he was an inspiration and help to all junior officers under
him, a decided asset to the squadron.
Squadron Leader Farrell failed to return from a Ranger Patrol on the
night of June 6th, 1944.
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FARRELL, F/O James Francis (J44106) - 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 14 May
1918. American in the RCAF; home in
Jersey City, New Jersey. Enlisted in
Montreal, 20 February 1941. Trained at
No.1 ITS (graduated 21 June 1940), No.12 EFTS (graduated 8 August 1941) and
No.14 SFTS (graduated 25 October 1941). To "Y" Depot, Halifax, 25
October 1941; taken on strength overseas, 11 November 1941; promoted to Flight
Sergeant at ucertain date and to Warrant Office 2nd Class, 1 April 1943;
repatriated to Canada in June 1943 and posted to No.1 OTU; commissioned 24
November 1943; posted overseas again in late February 1944; promoted to Flying
Officer 24 May 1944; repatriated 2 August 1945; released 12 April 1946.
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FARRELL, P/O Leonard (J90896) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - 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 22 November 1923 in Bay du Hord,
Newfoundland; home there.
Lumberman. Enlisted in Halifax,
16 February 1943. Trained at No.9 BGS
(graduated 29 October 1943). To
"Y" Depot, Halifax, 12 November 1943; taken on strength overseas on
25 November 1943; commissioned 16 October 1944; repatriated 6 February 1945;
promoted to Flying Officer, 16 April 1945; released 25 April 1945. 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 (RG.24 Vol.20627) has recommendation dated 23 March 1945 when he
had flown 34 sorties (162 hours ten minutes) between 24 June and 6 December
1944.
This officer has completed thirty-four
successful sorties over enemy territory.
His tenacity of purpose, endurance and fine offensive spirit have
contributed largely to the success of the crew.
His splendid record and high degree of courage
warrant a strong recommendation for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross
(Non-Immediate).
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FARRELL, P/O Norman Bushell (C26200) - Commended
for Valuable Services - No.4 EFTS - Award effective 5 May 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1133/44 dated 26 May 1944. Born in Montreal,
14 July 1910. With Shell Oil and
circulation department, Montreal Gazette (May 1936). Enlisted in
Montreal, 24 July 1940. Graded as a
Temporary Sergeant on 17 August 1940 and posted to No.4 EFTS on the same day as
instructor; promoted to Warrand Officer 2nd Class, 17 February 1942; to No.5
Manning Depot, 8 January 1943; to No.6 SFTS, 6 February 1943 (graduated 30
April 1943 and commissioned). Posted to No.3 Flying Instructor School, 14 May
1943; to No.4 EFTS, 28 April 1943; promoted to Flying Officer, 30 October 1943;
to No.13 EFTS, 29 May 1944; promoted to Flight Lieutenant, 1 August 1944;
released 30 January 1945. As of award
had flown 2,836:25 hours, 2,718:10 as instructor, 417:30 in past six months.
Returned to Gazette after war.
This officer has been employed on flying instruction
at Elementary Schools since 1940 and his exceptional ability and conscientious
devotion to duty, together with his systematic handling of pupils, has
reflected his sincerity and whole-hearted effort in his work.
FARRELL, F/L Norman Bushell (C26200) - Air
Force Cross - No.4 EFTS - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada
Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26,
Volume 59, file 190-I, dossier 8) has citation.
When recommended he had flown 2,836 hours (as of January 1944), 2,718 as
instructor, 417 in previous six months.
This officer began instructing in 1940 as a
civilian. He has done exceptionally good
and conscientious work without a flying accident. He has handled his pupils very systematically
and has trained over 100 pupils and only five of these were ceased training. He has a sincere and earnest desire to do his
duty and has done so with skill and praiseworthy devotion to duty.
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FARRELL, P/O William Henry (J16461) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.101 Squadron - Award effective 7 May 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 14 May 1943 and AFRO 1078/43 dated 11 June 1943. Born 14
December 1930; home in Toronto; enlisted there 8 January 1941. Trained at No.3
ITS (graduated 9 June 1941), No.13 EFTS, No.2 BGS (graduated 15 February 1942),
No.3 AOS (graduated 31 December 1942), and No.1 CNS (graduated 18 March 1943).
Rejoined RCAF on 17 May 1950, retiring 30 September 1969.
This officer has proved to be an outstanding
navigator who has displayed exceptional keenness and skill. One night in December 1942, during an attack
on Munich, his aircraft was severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire The fine
navigational skill displayed by Pilot Officer Farrell, considerably assisted
his captain in flying the aircraft safely back to this country, despite heavy
rain and low cloud. On another occasion
while on a flight to Berlin his co-operation and support again enabled his
pilot to return safely though heavy damage had been sustained during a combat
with an enemy fighter. By his coolness,
courage and devotion to duty, this officer has contributed to the successful
completion of many operational sorties.
NOTE: Public Record Office Air 2/8950 has
recommendation drafted 23 March 1943 when he had flown 30 sorties (202 hours
minutes), including a very detailed sortie sheet:
13 Sept 42 Bremen
(8.05) Duty carried out
20 Nov 42 Turin
(8.00) Target
identified and bombed
22 Nov 42 Stuttgart
(8.10) Bombed from 5,000
feet; bursts seen
28 Nov 42 Turin
(8.30) Fires
started; bursts seen southeast of aiming point
2 Dec 42 Frankfurt
(7.45) Duty carried out;
landed on beam in 300 yards visibility.
6 Dec 42 Mannheim
(7.20) Target bombed; heavy
flak encountered
8 Dec 42 Mining
(6.00) Successful
trip
9 Dec 42 Turin
(8.00) Bursts
observed in target area.
11 Dec 42 Turin
(7.10) Target not
attacked; appalling weather conditions, unable to maintain sufficient height to
cross Alps.
20 Dec 42 Duisburg
(4.15) Successful attack
21 Dec 42 Munich
(8.15) Flak damage;
elevator, trimming tab control severed.
3 Jan 43 Mining
(7.20) Successfully carried
out.
16 Jan 43 Berlin
(8.15) Target bombed
17 Jan 43 Berlin
(8.50) Combat with
Me.110 which was destroyed, but Lancaster suffered severe damage.
23 Jan 43 Dusseldorf
(4.40) Duty carried out in
10/10 cloud.
27 Jan 43 Dusseldorf
(5.05) Successful trip.
30 Jan 43 Hamburg
(5.55) Target bombed in
10/10 cloud.
2 Feb 43 Cologne
(5.25) Fires started;
good trip
4 Feb 43 Turin
(8.15) Successfully
carried out.
18 Feb 43 Wilhelmshaven
(4.45) Bombed target area
21 Feb 43 Bremen
(5.00) Objective
attacked
25 Feb 43 Nuremburg
(8.00) Target bombed
28 Feb 43 St.Nazaire
(6.25) Very successful trip
1 Mar 43 Berlin
(7.20) Duty carried
out
3 Mar 43 Hamburg
(5.15) Good show under
excellent conditions
5 Mar 43 Essen
(4.30) Duty
completed; heavy flak experienced
8 Mar 43 Nuremburg
(8.15) Well concentrated
effort
9 Mar 43 Munich
(8.05) Successful
sortie
11 Mar 43 Stuttgart
(8.50) Target bombed
During his tour of operations on Lancaster
aircraft with this squadron, Pilot Officer W.H. Farrell, a Canadian, has shown
outstanding determination to achieve the very best results by his keenness and
skill as a navigator.
On the occasion of the attack on Munich on the
night of 21 December 1942, when his aircraft was severely damaged by flak, the
superb navigation by this officer aided his captain to bring the aircraft
safely back to this country despite heavy rain and low cloud.
His splendid team spirit and cooperation with
his captain was again displayed on the night of the 17th January 1943, when
their aircraft successfully returned to base following heavy damage sustained
as a result of a combat with a Messerschmitt 110 over enemy territory.
By his coolness, courage and devotion to duty,
this officer has largely contributed to the successful completion of many
operational flights and his fine record of service, and the example he has set
fully merits his recommendation for the award of the Distinguished Flying
Cross.
This document was minuted by the Officer
Commanding, RAF Station Holme-on-Spalding Moor, Yorkshire on 24 March 1943:
Pilot Officer Farrell has shown outstanding
ability combined with a strong sense of duty and determination throughout his
operational tour. He has set his mind at
all times on the task in hand and displayed high qualities of courage and
initiative. His cheerful confidence has
set a magnificent example and has inspired a high morale throughout his
squadron. I regard his devotion to duty
and fine record of achievement as fully deserving of recognition by the award
of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
This was duly approved by the Air Officer
Commanding, No.1 Group, on 30 March 1943 as a recommended for a non-immediate
Distinguished Flying Cross.
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FARREN, F/L Joseph Norman (J23013) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.423 Squadron - Award effective 19 July 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 27 July 1945 and AFRO 1672/45 dated 2 November 1945. Born
1914 in Saint John, New Brunswick; home there; service station attendant.
Enlisted in Moncton, 22 November 1940. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 9 March
1941), No.8 EFTS (graduated 16 May 1941) and No.3 SFTS (graduated 20 August
1941).
Flight Lieutenant Farren has completed two
tours of operational duty during which he has taken part in numerous sorties
and has participated in two attacks on enemy submarines. These attacks were made in September and
December 1944 and were completed with skill and precision and with good results
in both cases. At all times this officer
has displayed a fine fighting spirit and great devotion to duty.
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FARRIS, F/L Loran Wendell (J29517) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.156 Squadron - Award effective 5 February 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 16 February 1945 and AFRO 563/45 dated 29 March 1945. Born in
Chipman, New Brunswick, 1918; home in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Enlisted in Truro, Nova Scotia, 18 June
1942. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 30
December 1942) and No.5 AOS (graduated 20 August 1943). 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." Public Records Office Air
2/8831 has recommendation dated 17 November 1944 when he had flown 42 sorties
(154 hours 35 minutes).
9 Apr 44 Lille 24 Jul
44 Stuttgart
10 Apr 44 Laon 7 Aug 44 Caen battle area
11 Apr 44 Aachen 8 Aug 44 Foret d'Engloss
20 Apr 44 Cologne 11 Aug 44 Somain
22 Apr 44 Laon 14 Aug 44 Falaise
5 May 44 Montdidier 16 Aug 44 Kiel
11 May 44 Hasselt 26 Aug 44 Kiel
22 May 44 Orleans 31 Aug 44 Lumbres
27 May 44 Aachen 5 Sept 44 Le Havre
31 May 44 Tergnier 9 Sept 44 Le Havre
6 June 44 Houlgate 10 Sep 44 Le Havre
8 June 44 Fougeres 11 Sep 44 Gelsenkirchen
9 June 44 Le
Mans 12
Sep 44 Scholven
23 Jun 44 Coubronnes 13 Sep 44 Gelsenkirchen
2 July 44 Oisemont 6 Oct 44 Sterkrade
7 July 44 Vaires 7 Oct 44 Cleve
10 Jul 44 Nucourt 14 Oct 44 Duisburg
11 Jul 44 Gapennes 19 Oct 44 Stuttgart
15 Jul 44 Nucourt 23 Oct 44 Essen
19 Jul 44 Rollez 25 Oct 44 Essen
23 Jul 44 Donges 28 Oct 44 Cologne
Flight Lieutenant Farris has now completed 42
operational sorties with the Pathfinder Force, 35 of which have been Marker
sorties. Many German targets are
included in this total.
This officer is a navigator of outstanding
ability. He has flown many sorties on
Master Bomber duties, during one of which the aircraft was hit and damaged by
predicted flak. Flight Lieutenant Farris
has, however, always carried on with his duties cooly and undeterred by the
hazard around him. His efficiency and
courage have made him a valuable member of his crew.
He has always shown a devotion to duty of a
high order, and I recommend him for the award of the Distinguished Flying
Cross.
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FAST, FS Alvin Peter (R101037) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.156 Squadron - Award effective 6 August 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 13 August 1943 and AFRO 1849/43 dated 10 September 1943. Born in Laird, Saskatchewan, 1917; home in
Langley Prairie, British Columbia.
Labourer. Enlisted in Saskatoon,
15 May 1941. Trained at No.4 BGS
(graduated 19 January 1942) and No.4 WS (graduated 19 December 1942).
Flight Sergeant Fast is a wireless operator of
outstanding ability and it has been due, in no small measure, to his skill that
many of his missions have been successful.
He has taken part in operational sorties, many of them of long duration
and over very heavily defended enemy territory.
Amongst the targets attacked have been Cologne, Wuppertal, Dortmund,
Duisburg and Spezia.
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FAULDER, F/L John Murray (J22749) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.408 Squadron - Award effective 1 December 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 8 December 1944 and AFRO 337/45 dated 23 February 1945. Born 1920 in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England
(letter from Douglas G. Faulder dated 22 June 1997). Home in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Former militia service (King's Own
Rifles). Enlisted in Regina, 29 October
1940. Trained at No.7 ITS (graduated 27 February 1942), No.6 EFTS (graduated 22
May 1942), and No.4 SFTS (graduated 11 September 1942). Commissioned in 1942. No citation other than
"..in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air
operations against the enemy."
DHist file 181.009 D.1633 (RG.24 Vol.20603) has recommendation dated 4
September 1944 when he had flown 30 sorties (137 hours five minutes), 9 April
to 30 August 1944.
Flying Officer Faulder has completed a very large
number of operations against the enemy.
On many of these sorties he penetrated deep into Germany to bomb such
heavily defended targets as Friedrichshafen and Karlsruhe. Throughout his tour, this officer has
displayed a fine offensive spirit and great keenness to participate in all
operations against the enemy. On all
occasions he pressed home his attack with great determination and seldom
returned without an excellent picture of the aiming point attacked.
Flying Officer Faulder by his cheerful determination
and operational ability has set a splendid example to this whole squadron. Therefore, I recommend that he be awarded a
non-immediate Distinguished Flying Cross.
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FAULKENER, WO Victor Herbert (R127997) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.158 Squadron - Award effective 1 September 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 19 September 1944 and AFRO 2373/44 dated 3 November
1944. Born 1922 in Toronto. Home there. Enlisted Toronto, 26 August
1941. Trained at No.3 WS (graduated 22
January 1943) and No.3 BGS (graduated 23 October 1942. No citation other than "completed...many
successful operations during which [he has] displayed high skill, fortitude and
devotion to duty." Public Records
Office Air 2/9276 has recommendation dated 15 June 1944 when he had flown 29
sorties (177 hours 58 minutes operational flying time).
25 July 43 Essen
(4.40) 27
Sept 43 Hanover (5.36)
27 July 43 Hamburg
(5.04) 4 Oct 43 Frankfurt (8.21)
29 July 43 Hamburg
(5.54, attacked by 11 Nov 43 Cannes (9.31)
Ju.88s on three occasions; 18 Nov 43 Mannheim (8.04)
no damage) 15
Mar 44 Stuttgart (8.17)
2 Aug 43 Hamburg
(5.41) 30 Mar
44 Nuremburg (4.06, early
9 Aug 43 Mannheim
(7.10) return,
navigator sick)
10 Aug 43 Nuremburg
(7.03) 9 Apr 44 Villeneuve St.Georges (5.23)
17 Aug 43 Peenemunde
(7.30) 20 Apr 44 Ottignes (4.07)
22 Aug 43 Leverkusen
(6.07) 22 Apr 44 Dusseldorf (5.06)
23 Aug 43 Berlin
(7.47) 24
Apr 44 Karlsruhe (6.47)
27 Aug 43 Nuremburg
(4.32) 27 Apr 44 Aulnoye (4.20)
15 Sept 43 Montlucon
(7.04) 27 May 44 Bourg Leopold (4.38)
16 Sept 43 Modane
(7.36) 2 June
44 Trappes (5.10)
22 Sept 43 Hanover
(5.49) 6 June
44 Chateaudun (5.37)
23 Sept 43 Mannheim
(6.55) 7 June 44 Versailles (4.03)
On the night of 29/30 July 1943, this
Non-Commissioned Officer was rear gunner in an aircraft detailed to attack
Hamburg. It was a night of intense fighter activity and Ju.88s made no fewer
than three separate attacks on his aircraft. From his position in the rear
turret this Non-Commissioned Officer coordinated perfectly with his colleague
in the mid-upper turret and combat manoeuvre was given so effectively to his
captain that the night fighters failed to effect even one strike on the
aircraft. Then on his third operational sortie, Warrant Officer Faulkner
revealed high qualities of coolness and courage in the face of the enemy's
fire, and throughout the remainder of his tour, which totals 29 trips, he has
confirmed the high opinion then formed of his qualities.
Keen, efficient and courageous, he has been an
excellent influence in his section, and has always been willing to give of his
best in the training of new men. His
example and conduct at all times have been magnificent. For his outstanding record on operations and
his unfailing devotion to duty at all times, it is recommended that he be
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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FAULKNER, FS Albert Rice (R53088) - British
Empire Medal - Eastern Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 1 January
1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January
1946. Home in Aurora, Ontario. Enlisted in Toronto, 6 November 1939.
The high standard of morale at the barracks
for this command may be attributed in large measure to the efforts of Flight
Sergeant Faulkner. This non-commissioned
officer has been in charge of Messing for the Officers, Sergeants and Other
Ranks Messes on this unit for over a year.
He instructs and supervises his own staff and works many hours beyond
the normal call of duty. In five years
service in Eastern Air Command he has gained a record of outstanding
meritorious service.
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FAUQUIER, W/C John Emilius (C1399) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 29 July 1942 as per London
Gazette dated 4 August 1942 and AFRO 1413/42 dated 4 September 1942. Born 1909 in Ottawa. Home in Toronto. Ex-Royal Highlanders of Canada. Trained at Camp Borden. See Tom Coughlin, The Dangerous Sky:
Canadian Airmen in World War II and lengthy obituary notice in Toronto Globe
and Mail of 4 April 1981. Died in
Toronto, 3 April 1981. Medals held in
Canadian War Museum (AN 1985-0003-001).
Throughout the many sorties in which he had
participated this officer has displayed the highest quality of courage and
leadership. His ability and grim
determination to inflict the maximum damage on the enemy have won the
admiration of the squadron he commands.
Wing Commander Fauquier took part in the two raids on Essen when a
thousand of our aircraft operated each time.
He is an exceptional leader.
FAUQUIER, W/C John Emilius, DFC (C1399) - Distinguished
Service Order - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 31 August 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 17 September 1943 and AFRO 2198/43 dated 29 October 1943.
This officer is a first-class leader whose
skilful and courageous example has proved most inspiring. His sterling qualities were well illustrated
during an operation against Peenemunde one night in August 1943, and again a
few nights later in an attack against Berlin.
Wing Commander Fauquier has displayed boundless energy and great drive
and has contributed, in a large measure, to the high standard of operational efficiency
of the squadron he commands.
FAUQUIER, G/C John Emilius (C1399) - Bar to
Distinguished Service Order - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 19 March
1944 as per London Gazette dated 31 March 1944 and AFRO 921/44 dated 28
April 1944.
This officer has commanded the squadron with
notable success during the past nine months.
He has frequently taken part in sorties against distant and well
defended targets including several attacks on the German capital. He is a forceful and gallant leader whose
outstanding ability and unswerving devotion to duty have been reflected in the
fine operational work performed by the whole squadron. Group Captain Fauquier has set an example of
the highest order.
FAUQUIER, A/C John Emilius, DSO, DFC (C1399) -
Mention in Despatches - No.6 Group - Award effective 1 January 1945 as
per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 337/45 dated 23 February 1945.
FAUQUIER, G/C John Emilius, DSO, DFC (C1399) -
Second Bar to Distinguished Service Order - No.617 Squadron -
Award effective 1 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO
1147/45 dated 13 July 1945.
Since assuming command of the squadron in
December 1944, this officer has taken part in almost all the sorties to which
the formation has been committed. Early
in February 1945, Group Captain Fauquier led the squadron in an attack on the
U-Boat pens at Poortershaven.
Photographs obtained showed that the bombing was accurate and
concentrated. Since then, this officer
has participated in a number of sorties during which the railway viaduct at
Bielefeld, a railway bridge over the river Weser and a viaduct over a flooded
meadow near to Ardbergen bridge were all rendered unusable by the enemy. By his brilliant leadership, undoubted skill
and iron determination, this officer played a good part in the successes
obtained. He has rendered much loyal and
valuable service.
FAUQUIER, A/C J.E., DSO, DFC (C1399) - Chevalier
of the Legion of Honour (France) - AFRO 485/47 dated 12 September 1947 and Canada
Gazette dated 20 September 1947
FAUQUIER, A/C J.E., DSO, DFC (C1399) - Croix
de Guerre avec Palm (France) - AFRO 485/47 dated 12 September 1947 and Canada
Gazette dated 20 September 1947.
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FAUROT, F/L Vincent Joseph James (J15479) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.226 Squadron - Award effective 8 August 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 11 August 1944 and AFRO 2101/44 dated 29 September
1944. Born 1917 in Niagara Falls. Home there.
Educated Mt. Carmel College, Ottawa.
Enlisted Niagara Falls, 22 July 1940.
Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 30 September 1940), No.1 EFTS (graduated
11 December 1940) and No.2 SFTS (graduated 21 February 1941).
During his first tour of operations this
officer completed several low level shipping attacks. Now on his second tour he has continued to
display outstanding courage and determination and under his leadership the crew
have achieved many successes.
NOTE:
Public Record Office Air 2/9633 has recommendation drafted 3 December
1943. The form itself indicates had flown 30 sorties (73 hours 15 minutes), but
the sortie sheet itself shows 31 trips.
9 Aug 41 Circus
to Gravelines (1.15) Bombs
dropped
10 Aug 41 Dunkirk
(45 minutes) Low
level to Dunkirk Harbour, from Manston, attacking shipping; bombs dropped.
12 Aug 41 Circus
on Le Trait (1.00) No
bombs dropped.
7 Sept 41 Operation
of shipping (2.50) Bombs
dropped
11 Sep 41 Operation
of shipping (3.00) Bombs
dropped.
15 Oct 41 Circus
to Le Havre (3.15) Bombs
dropped.
9 Mar 42 Sea
search, dinghies (2.00) -
14 Mar 42 Le
Havre (2.00) Armed
M.C. [merchant cruiser ?]; cloud over harbour; bombs dropped.
15 Mar 42 Channel
Islands (3.00) A.M.C.
[armed merchant cruiser ?]; not found; bombs not dropped.
25 Mar 42 Circus,
Lille (30 minutes) Recalled;
bombs not dropped.
27 Apr 42 Circus
on Flushing (1.50) Bombs
dropped.
17 May 42 Circus
on Boulogne (2.00) Bombs
dropped.
31 May 42 Sea
search, dinghies (1.30) 35
miles from Dutch coast.
5 June 42 Circus
on Ostend (1.45) Bombs
dropped.
20 July 42 Kuhlmann
Chemical (2.00) Low level,
leading; bombs dropped.
17 May 43 Ramrod
to Dunkirk (1.40) Four
minutes from coast, turned back due to weather.
18 Aug 43 Ramrod
to Flushing (1.45) Two
minutes from coast, turned back due to weather.
19 Aug 43 Ramrod
to Lens (1.55) Bombs
dropped.
28 Sep 43 Sea
search for dinghies (1.30) -
15 Oct 43 Sea
search for dinghies (1.45) -
20 Oct 43 Sea
search for dinghies (4.00) -
21 Oct 43 Ramrod
to Rouen (2.25) Power
station target; turned back three miles from French coast due to weather.
24 Oct 43 Sea
search for dinghies (2.15) -
24 Oct 43 Ramrod
to Schipol, Holland (1.50) Bombs
dropped.
5 Nov 43 Ramrod,
Mimoyecoves (2.00) Bombs
dropped.
10 Nov 43 Ramrod,
Cap Gris Nez (1.55) Leading
six; bombs dropped.
11 Nov 43 Ramrod,
Cap Gris Nez (2.00) Leading six;
bombs dropped.
19 Nov 43 Sea
search for dinghies (3.00) -
25 Nov 43 Ramrod,
Cap Gris Nez (1.55) Leading
six; bombs dropped.
25 Nov 43 Ramrod,
Cap Gris Nez (2.00) Leading
six; bombs dropped.
26 Nov 43 Ramrod,
Cherbourg (4.25) No
fighter cover; turned back.
This officer has completed one tour of
operations, including several low level shipping attacks, and is now in the
middle of his second tour. He has proved himself to be an exceptional leader
during high level formation sorties, and has always pressed home his attacks
with the greatest determination, thereby being a source of inspiration to the
other members of his squadron.
The Station Commander (signature illegible)
added, on 11 December 1943:
This young officer is doing extremely well in
every respect. His first tour was completed during a period of heavy losses.
After excellent work at Operational Training Unit during his rest, he is now an
outstanding captain and leader in his squadron. His experience and example have
been of inestimable value to the numerous fresh crews in the squadron. His
leadership is such that there is competition amongst crews for a position in
his formation, which he leads remarkably well with the sole object of hitting
the enemy as hard and frequently as possible. His level headed courage, his
fine example and the service he has given and is giving, deserve recognition in
the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
On 20 December 1943, Air Vice Marshal Basil
Embry wrote:
I endorse this recommendation. This officer
sets a high example to his squadron and well deserves the award of the
Distinguished Flying Cross.
This was further endorsed by the Air Marshal
(signature illegible) commanding Allied Expeditionary Air Force (1 January
1944) and by Air Chief Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mallory, Air Commander-in-Chief,
Allied Expeditionary Air Forces (31 May 1944).
The delay between recommendation and gazetting is remarkable, as is the
delay between 1 January and 31 May 1944.
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FAUX, Sergeant Allan Walter (R52194) - Mention
in Despatches - Linton-on-Ouse - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1600/45 dated 12 October 1945. Enlisted 18 November 1939, London. Home in Toronto. 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 had served 42 months in Canada, 21 months
overseas. Fitter IIE.
This NCO is a fine outstanding man. His work as an NCO and tradesman has been of
the highest calibre. On numerous
occasions aircraft have taken off on operations due to the ability of this
NCO. He is like and respected by all
those with whom he works.
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FAWCETT, W/C George Maurice (C1563) - Member,
Order of the British Empire - AFHQ - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada
Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born in Calgary; educated at University of
Manitoba. Enlisted in Montreal, 29
December 1939. Began as Squadron Signals
Officer for No.120 Squadron, Jerhico Beach, and then Station Signals Officer
for Patricia Bay. Took a radar course in
UK, posted as radar officer to Eastern Air Command, and served at AFHQ from
1942 to 1945. Director of Electronic
Development, 1945-48, later with Canadian Joint Staff, Washington, and Senior
Telecommunications Staff Officer with Air Material Command. Received Queen's Coronation Medal, 4 November
1953, when he was back at AFHQ.
This officer displayed keen initiative in the
development of radar equipment for use in the Royal Canadian Air Force. His excellent judgement and diligence
exercised in the establishment of such systems have resulted in increased
effectiveness of operational squadrons in this country. By his complete devotion to duty and
willingness to accept any responsibility, this officer has set a fine example
for all personnel with whom he has served.
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FAWCETT, P/O Herbert Andrew (J86875) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.139 Squadron - Award effective 27 October 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 2637/44 dated 8 December 1944. Born Yorkshire ,1922. Home Ramsey, Hertfordshire (also given as
Huntington, Quebec). Enlisted in
Montreal 9 October 1941. Trained at No.5 ITS (graduated 1 March 1942), No.20
EFTS (graduated 22 May 1942) and No.3 SFTS (graduated 11 September 1942). Commissioned in 1944
One night in September 1944, Pilot Officer
Fawcett was detailed to attack Berlin.
During the bombing run the aircraft was illuminated by searchlights and
subjected to heavy anti-aircraft fire.
Despite this, Pilot Officer Fawcett maintained a steady run. His aircraft was hit, however, and sustained
much damage. The hydraulic system was
put out of action and the port engine rendered useless. Nevertheless, this pilot turned for home and
eventually flew his damaged aircraft to an airfield in this country and
effected a safe landing with the undercarriage retracted. This officer has completed very many sorties,
fourteen of them against the German capital.
He has invariably displayed outstanding courage and devotion to duty.
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FAWCETT, F/L Roswell John (J22867) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.429 Squadron - Award effective 10 May 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 22 May 1945 and AFRO 1147/45 dated 13 July 1945. Born Toronto, 1918; home there; accountant, ex-RCA. Enlisted Toronto 11 March 1942. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 25 September
1942), No.1 BGS (graduated 20 November 1942) and No.8 AOS (graduated 8 January
1943). 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.2610
(RG.24 Vol.20627) has recommendation dated 21 January 1945 when he had flown 32
sorties (183 hours 40 minutes), 22 October 1943 to 15 October 1944. This tour has some large gaps - no sorties
between 22 November 1943 and 21 January 1944 or between 6 June and 27 August
1944.
This officer, as Air Bomber in heavy bomber
aircraft, has participated in thirty-two attacks against enemy targets, many of
which have been against the heavily defended areas of industrial Germany,
including three attacks on the capital of the Reich. He is a most competent, skilful and efficient
air bomber who has at all times shown great devotion to duty and has ensured
that his attacks were delivered where they were calculated to do the maximum of
damage. On all occasions he has shown a
cheerful co-operation with his crew and with his section leader to whom he was
of great assistance. By his example of
cheerful devotion to duty he has inspired his crew and the other air bombers of
the squadron...
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FAWTHORP, F/O Donald Arthur (J29737) - Belgian
Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm (deceased) - Awarded 17 July 1948 as per Canada
Gazette of that date and AFRO 455/48 dated 23 July 1948. Born Cornwall, Ontario, 8 October 1922. Home there; ex-Northern Electric. Pilot, killed in action with No.421 Squadron,
11 March 1945, Spitfire RK910. Buried in
Belgium.
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FAY, Flight Sergeant Arthur Edward (R61629) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.78 Squadron - Award effective 21 January 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 5 February 1943 and
AFRO 757/43 dated 30 April 1943.
Born in 1920. Home in Lebret,
Saskatchewan. Student. Enlisted in Regina, 21 June 1940. Trained at No.2 ITS, No.1 WS (graduated 22
December 1940), and No.2 BGS (graduated 20 January 1941). No citation - "member of aircraft crew...displayed
great gallantry and determination in attacks against targets in enemy occupied
territory." Ian Tavender records,
in The Distinguished Flying Medal Register for the Second World War
(London, Savanah Publications, 2000) the following recommendation as found in
Public Record Office Air 2/4937; Fay was reported as having flown 23 sorties
(126 hours).
Flight Sergeant Fay was the Wireless
Operator/Air Gunner in an aircraft which took off from Middleton St.George at
2100 hours on 11th August 1942 to bomb Mainz. After completing the operation,
the aircraft was attacked and the crew were forced to bail out. Flight Sergeant Fay showed determination and
courage in evading capture and eventually arrived safely back in this
country. I recommend the award of the
Distinguished Flying Medal.
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