HUBBS, F/L Aaron Bertron (J10400) - Commended
for Valuable Services - No.45 Group Headquarters - Award effective 7
September 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1647/45 dated
26 October 1945. Enlisted in Windsor,
Ontario, 23 June 1941. Trained at No.2
WS (graduated 31 January 1942) and No.2 BGS (graduated 5 March 1942). No citation in Canadian sources. Public Records Office Air 2/9117 has
recommendation drafted when he had flown 1,160 hours on operations, 277 in
previous six months.
Flight Lieutenant Hubbs, who is a radio
operator/air gunner, has completed many delivery flights to the United Kingdom
and the Far East. In August 1943 he was
posted to the Communications Squadron as a radio operator. In this role he has flown on some of the most
important squadron assignments to all parts of the world. This officer has accomplished his duties with
outstanding ability and has at all times shown courage and enthusiasm of a high
order.
*
* * * *
HUBLEY, F/O Russell Frederick (J87810) - 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 Halifax, 20 August 1942. Trained at No.9 BGS (graduated 25 June
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
(196 hours eight minutes), 21 May 1944 to 14 February 1945.
21 May 44 Sea
Search (5.10) 30 Sep
44 Bottrop (3.20)
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) 29 Oct
44 Walcheren (2.05)
6 June 44 Conde
sur Noiseaux (5.45) 31 Oct 44 Cologne (4.05)
12 Jun 44 Arras
(4.35) 4
Nov 44 Bochum (3.45)
15 Jun 44 Boulogne
(4.10) 6 Nov 44 Gelsenkirchen (3.40)
16 Jun 44 Sterkrade
(4.40) 11 Nov 44 Dortmund (4.10)
1 July 44 Biennais
(4.25) 16 Nov 44 Julich (3.15)
4 July 44 Biennais
(4.15) 18 Nov 44 Wanne Eickel (4.25)
5 July 44 Biennais
(4.15) 12 Dec 44 Essen (4.20)
9 July 44 Mont
Candon (3.45) 21 Dec 44 Cologne (4.05)
7 Aug 44 Caen
(2.30) 30
Dec 44 Cologne (4.11)
13 Aug 44 La
Pallice (5.30) 2
Jan 45 Nuremburg (6.15)
14 Aug 44 TRACTABLE
22 (2.35) 5 Jan 45 Royan (5.00)
18 Aug 44 Bremen
(4.50) 5 Jan 45 Hannover (4.22)
25 Aug 44 Russelsheim
(7.00) 22 Jan 45 Duisburg (3.50)
26 Aug 44 Kiel
(5.15) 28
Jan 45 Stuttgart (5.50)
11 Sep 44 Castrop
Rauxel (3.20) 7 Feb 45 Cleve (3.50)
12 Sep 44 Wanne
Eickel (3.25) 8 Feb 45 Politz (7.45)
13 Sep 44 Nordstern
(3.20) 13 Feb 45 Dresden (8.00)
20 Sep 44 Calais
(2.05) 14 Feb
45 Chemnitz (7.00)
25 Sep 44 Calais
(2.10)
Pilot Officer Hubley has successfully
completed 45 operational sorties directed at the most heavily defended enemy
targets, including Wanne Eickel, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart and Dortmund. In all these attacks, Pilot Officer Hubley
has shown extreme devotion to duty, and has not faltered even in the most
difficult positions. His courage and
skill as an Air Gunner has made this officer an excellent example, not only to
his crew but to all Air Gunners of this squadron.
*
* * * *
HUCHALA, F/O Andrew Paul (J25362) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.431 Squadron - Award effective 5 April 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 13 April 1945 and AFRO 824/45 dated 18 May 1945. Born in Michael (or Michel), British
Columbia, 20 November 1913; home in Blairmore, Alberta. Was a tinsmith prior to enlistment. Enlisted in Calgary, Alberta, 18 August 1939
with No.3 (B) Squadron; to No.10 (B) Squadron, Halifax, 23 September 1939; to
Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 17 August 1941; remustered from Aero Engine Mechanic to
aircrew, June 1942, at which time he was a Sergeant.. Trained at No.5 ITS (graduated 1 Auguste
1942), No.13 EFTS (graduated 6 November 1942) and No.2 SFTS (graduated and
commissioned on 16 April 1943). Reported
to No.3 PRC, Bournemouth, 2 July 1943; to No.14 (P) Advanced Flying Unit, 30
November 1943; to No.24 OTU, 21 March 1944; to No.431 Squadron, 30 July 1944;
to No.1659 Conversion Unit, 5 February 1945; to No.2 Air Command, 13 August
1945; to No.10 Repair Depot, 1 October 1945; to No.1 PTU, Halifax, 4 May 1946;
to Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 3 January 1947; to No.10 Group, Halifax, 1
April 1947; to Initial Flying School, Centralia, 13 April 1947; to Station
Centralia, 1 July 1950; to London, England on exchange duties, 4 June 1952;
during this tour he commanded No.61 Squadron; on 31 August 1953 W/C H.L.
Derwent described him as "above the average as a squadron
commander...No.61 Squadron has achieved new high standards of achievement under
his command". He claimed
entitlement to the Africa General Service Medal with Kenya Clasp on the basis
of service with No.61 Squadron, Eastleigh Airfield, Kenya, 4 February to 17
June 1954, "personally carrying out 24 bombing operations against Mau Mau
concentrations employing heavy bombers whilst the Squadron accumulated a total
of 362 similar operations". To
AFHQ, Ottawa, 19 August 1954; retired 18 May 1961. Died in Ottawa, 16 June 1998. No citation other than
"completed...numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which
[he has] invariably displayed the utmost courage and devotion to duty." DHist file 181.009 D.1941 (RG.24 Vol.20612)
has recommendation dated 21 December 1944 when he had flown 25 sorties (136
hours 24 minutes), 9 August to 4 December 1944.
Flying Officer Huchala, a captain of aircraft,
has completed twenty-five operational sorties against such targets as Kiel,
Bremen, Dortmund and Duisburg.
Throughout these operational sorties he has always shown a fine
offensive spirit together with outstanding keenness and efficiency. On several occasions his aircraft has been
engaged by enemy defences but by skilful maneouvering has succeeded in evading
the attacks.
Flying times as of December 1955 were as
follows: Lancaster (312.20), Halifax (511.05), Lincoln (808.40), Expeditor
(1504,20), Master (100.15), Harvard (75.23), Whitley (79.55), Dakota (104.05),
B-29 (68.20), Canberra (61.53), Sabre (6.40), T-33 (9.20), Meteor (6.05), Moth
(22.40), Fleet (76.20), Oxford (79.05).
*
* * * *
HUDSON, F/L Donald Edward Thomas (J43199) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.170 Squadron - Award effective 23 November 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 4 December and AFRO 212/46 dated 1 March 1946. Born in Toronto, April 1918; home there. Enlisted in Toronto, 2 April 1941. Trained at No.5 ITS (graduated 24 September
1941), No.3 EFTS (graduated 22 November 1941), and No.14 SFTS (graduated 29
March 1942). No citation other than
"completed...numerous operations against the enemy in which [he has]
invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to
duty". Public Records Office Air
2/8772 has recommendation dated 4 June 1945 when he had flown 27 sorties (186
hours ten minutes).
12 Dec 44 Essen 8 Mar 45 Kassel
31 Dec 44 Osterfield 11 Mar 45 Essen
7 Jan 45 Munich 12 Mar 45 Dortmund
16 Jan 45 Zeitz 15 Mar
45 Misburg
22 Jan 45 Duisburg 18 Mar 45 Manau
28 Jan 45 Stuttgart 3 Apr 45 Nordhausen
1 Feb 45 Mannheim 4 Apr 45 Lutzkendorf
2 Feb 45 Wiesbaden 10 Apr 45 Plauen
3 Feb 45 Bottrop 14 Apr 45 Potsdam
20 Feb 45 Dortmund 18 Apr 45 Heligoland
23 Feb 45 Pforzheim 22 Apr 45 Bremen
1 Mar 45 Mannheim
2 Mar 45 Cologne 7 May 45 MANNA (Rotterdam)
5 Mar 45 Chemnitz 11 May 45 EXODUS (Brussels)
Flight Lieutenant Hudson of the Royal Canadian
Air Force has successfully completed 27 sorties and 186 operational flying
hours against the enemy. He has had a
very arduous tour which he tackled with the utmost determination and has at all
times pressed home his attacks in the face of intense opposition.
Many of the targets which this officer
attacked were Germany's most heavily defended industrial cities such as
Stuttgart, Essen, Duisburg, Dortmund, and Chemnitz. He also bombed many small precision targets
with great skill.
Flight Lieutenant Hudson has always set his
mind on the task in hand, fearlessly and with a fine offensive spirit, setting
a magnificent example to his crew. It is
therefore recommended that this officer's outstanding ability and devotion to
duty be recognized by the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
*
* * * *
HUDSON, F/O Donald Hewitt (J35092) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.51 Squadron - Award effective 8 September 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 25 September 1945 and AFRO 1768/45 dated 23 November
1945. Born in Morton, Saskatchewan,
1915; home there. Was a farmer prior to
enlistment. Enlisted in Ottawa, 30 June
1942. Trained at No.6 ITS (graduated 6
February 1943), No.1 BGS (graduated 24 July 1943) and No.4 AOS (graduated 17
September 1943). Commissioned September
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
2/8751 has recommendation dated 22 April 1945 when he had flown 37 sorties (204
hours 41 minutes), 27 August 1944 to 8 April 1945.
27 Aug 44 Hamburg
(4.34) 5 Jan 45 Hanover (5.20)
31 Aug 44 Lumbres
(3.41) 13 Jan 45 Saarbrucken (6.09)
9 Sept 44 Le
Havre (3.17) 14 Jan
45 Dulmen (6.34)
10 Sep 44 Le
Havre (3.51) 16 Jan
45 Magdeburg (6.35)
12 Sep 44 Munster
(4.29) 1 Feb 45 Mainz (6.34)
24 Sep 44 Calais
(3.14) 4 Feb 45 Gelsenkirchen (5.13)
26 Sep 44 Cap
Gris Nez (3.31) 14 Feb 45 Chemnitz (8.17)
6 Oct 44 Sterkrade
(4.28) 24 Feb 45 Kamen (5.46)
7 Oct 44 Kleves
(4.31) 27 Feb
45 Mainz (6.19)
14 Oct 44 Duisburg
(1.49), 2 Mar 45 Cologne (5.29)
DNCO, hydraulics 3 Mar 45 Kamen
(7.30)
unserviceable 5
Mar 45 Chemnitz (8.50)
15 Oct 44 Duisburg
(3.08), 7 Mar 45 Hemmingstedt (6.20)
DNCO, engine u/s. 12 Mar 45 Dortmund
(5.45)
28 Oct 44 Homberg
(3.35) 13 Mar 45 Barmen (5.40)
30 Oct 44 Cologne
(6.16) 18 Mar 45 Witten (6.35)
2 Nov 44 Dusseldorf
(5.16) 21 Mar 45 Rheine (5.03)
6 Nov 44 Gelsenkirchen
(4.41) 24 Mar 45 Sterkrade (5.34)
16 Nov 44 Julich
(4.19) 25 Mar
45 Osnabruck (4.57)
18 Nov 44 Munster
(5.15) 4 Apr 45 Hamburg (5.42)
5 Dec 44 Soest
(5.49) 8 Apr
45 Travemunde (5.45)
Flying Officer Hudson has completed 37
successful operational sorties on his first tour as Air Bomber, during which he
has attacked such heavily defended German targets as Dusseldorf, Hamburg,
Magdeburg and Chemnitz, by day and night, under most try conditions.
He has shown determination, keenness and
devotion to duty which, coupled with the fine co-operation between himself, his
pilot and the navigator, enabled him to obtain a great number of aiming point
photographs. On two occasions his pilot
has gone on to the target on three engines, and has successfully bombed the
target as detailed.
Throughout his tour he has displayed great
enthusiasm to take part in operations, his calm manner when faced with odds
setting an excellent example to all on the squadron. His work on the ground is of a high order and
he has always shown willingness to help in his section.
*
* * * *
HUDSON, WO Ernest Bell (R154623) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.70 Squadron - Award effective 12 December 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 293/45 dated 16 February 1945. Born in Green Hill, Prince Edward Island,
1923; home in Casumpec, Prince Edward Island
Enlisted in Moncton, New Brunswick, 30 March 1942. Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 28 August
1942) and No.3 BGS (graduated 16 April 1943).
One night in July 1944 this warrant officer
was the rear gunner in an aircraft detailed to attack an enemy airfield. Soon after leaving the target, on the
homeward flight, Warrant Officer Hudson saw a Junkers 88 closing in. He promptly warned his captain. Evading action was taken after the rear
gunner had opened fire. The enemy
aircraft came in again, however, with guns firing. Warrant Officer Hudson was badly
wounded. In spite of this he continued
to fire his guns to the best of his ability until the enemy aircraft was evaded
some five minutes later. Not until the
fight had ended was any member of the crew aware that Warrant Officer Hudson
had been hit. His injuries were severe
but he had fought bravely and well. His
efforts contributed in good measure to the safety of the aircraft. His fortitude and strong sense of duty in
spite of much physical suffering set a magnificent example.
*
* * * *
HUDSON, S/L Hugh Paul (C3308) - Mention in
Despatches - No.62 Base - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 337/45 dated 23 February 1945. Home in Ottawa; enlisted there 29 November
1940.
*
* * * *
HUDSON, F/L John (J15661) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.425 Squadron - Award effective 1 July 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 9 July 1943 and AFRO 1724/43 dated 27 August 1943. Born in Zealandia, Saskatchewan, 1918; home
in Victoria, British Columbia. Was
educated at the Ontario College of Agriculture and a horticulturalist prior to
enlistment. Enlisted in Vancouver, 5
November 1940. Trained at No.2 ITS
(graduated 27 March 1941), No.18 EFTS (graduated 6 June 1941) and No.12 SFTS
(graduated 29 August 1941). Commissioned
July 1942. Recommendation dated 29 April 1943 noted he had flown 30 sorties
(175:15 operational hours).
Flight Lieutenant Hudson has completed a full
tour of duty in a most commendable manner.
Coming to a newly formed squadron, his experience and enthusiasm have
been most helpful in training new captains and crews. He has taken part in numerous operational
missions over such targets as Hamburg, Cologne, Mannheim and Turin, displaying,
throughout, exceptional qualities of leadership, gallantry and devotion to
duty.
HUDSON, S/L John, DFC (J15661) - Bar to
Distinguished Flying Cross - No.434 Squadron - Award effective 18
October 1945 as per London Gazette dated 26 October 1945 and AFRO 133/46
dated 8 February 1946.
Since the award of the Distinguished Flying
Cross Squadron Leader Hudson has attacked some of the enemy's most strongly
defended targets. As a flight commander
he has always set an inspiring example by his courage and determination. This officer's brilliant leadership both in
the air and on the ground has been reflected in the high standard of
operational efficiency attained by his flight.
*
* * * *
HUDSON, Sergeant John Gordon (R111237) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Home in Morton, Ontario. Enlisted in Ottawa, 27 June 1941.
*
* * * *
HUDSON, FS William Osborne (R81040) - British
Empire Medal - No.7 Bombing and Gunnery School - Award effective 1 January
1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January
1945. Home in New Westminster. Enlisted in Vancouver, 14 November 1940.
This gunnery instructor, by his exceptional
skill and devotion to duty, gas contributed largely to a high standard of
training methods at this unit. He has
been indefatigable in his efforts to improve training and has at all times
displayed equal enthusiasm and energy in promoting station activities of all
kinds. He has cheerfully carried out
long hours of work over and above his normal routine and has set a splendid
example to all those with whom he comes in contact.
*
* * * *
HUESTIS, WO Edward Aubrey (R50666) - Mention
in Despatches - Middleton St.George - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per
London Gazette of that date and AFRO 379/45 dated 2 March 1945. Home in Toronto. Enlisted in Vancouver, 15 January 1940.
*
* * * *
HUFF, P/O Charles Clayton (J90094) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.419 Squadron - Award effective 5 April 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 17 April 1945 and AFRO 918/45 dated 1 June 1945. Born in Toronto, 1923; home there. Was a student prior to enlistment. Enlisted in Toronto, 13 January 1943. Trained at No.6 ITS (graduated 7 August 1943)
and No.9 BGS (graduated 29 October 1943).
Commissioned August 1944. No citation other than
"completed...numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which
[he has] invariably displayed the utmost courage and devotion to duty". DHist file 181.009 D.3260 (RG.24 Vol.20637) has
recommendation dated 28 November 1944 when he had flown 32 sorties (182 hours
ten minutes), 27 May to 6 October 1944.
Pilot Officer Huff has successfully completed
32 sorties against the enemy, many of which were against the most heavily
defended targets in Germany. On three
occasions his aircraft has been attacked by enemy fighters but, due to the keen
lookout attained by this officer, these have been successfully evaded before
the enemy aircraft could manoeuvre themselves to a position to open fire.
Pilot Officer Huff has shown great enthusiasm
in his work and has set a very high standard as a mid-upper gunner and I
consider his coolness, courage and the fine example he has shown fully merit
the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
*
* * * *
HUFFMAN, FS John Thomas (R89544) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.433 Squadron - Award effective 5 July 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 17 July 1945 and AFRO 1453/45 dated 14 September 1945. Born in Humberstone, Ontario, 1918; home in
Dashwood, Ontario. Formerly in Royal
Canadian Artillery. Enlisted in
Hamilton, Ontario, 4 April 1941. Trained at No.9 BGS (graduated 14 January
1944). No citation other than
"completed...numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which
[he has] displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to
duty." DHist file 181.009 D.2610
(RG.24 Vol.20627) has recommendation by W/C G.A. Tambling dated 15 March 1945
when he had flown 30 sorties (161 hours), 25 August 1944 to 13 January 1945.
This Non-Commissioned Officer has completed
thirty trips over enemy territory including such heavily defended targets as
Dusseldorf, Duisburg (4) and Kiel.
Throughout his tour Flight Sergeant Huffman has displayed great co-operation,
coolness and devotion to duty and has contributed in a large measure to the
success of his many operational flights.
I consider that his fine record of achievement
plus the splendid example he has set to his crew fully merit the award of the
Distinguished Flying Medal (Non-Immediate).
*
* * * *
HUGET, F/O Carlos Melvyn (J21976) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.426 Squadron - Award effective 2 October 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 13 October 1944 and AFRO 2637/44 dated 8 December 1944. Born in Daysland, Alberta, 1910; home in
Didsbury, Alberta. Enlisted in Calgary,
12 September 1940. Trained at No.4 ITS
(graduated 31 July 1942) and No.2 AOS (graduated 18 December 1942). Commissioned 1942. 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.4431
(RG.24 Vol.20649) has recommendation (undated) drafted when he had flown 28 1/2
sorties (165 hours 50 minutes), 29 December 1943 to 15 July 1944.
Flying Officer Huget, navigator, has carried
out a large number of sorties against most of the heavily defended German
targets including six trips to Berlin, three of which were undertaken in four
days, also Magdaburg, Stettin, Leipzig and others. At all times he has carried out his duties
coolly and efficiently under difficult conditions, enabling his crew to carry
out their attacks accurately and with success.
He has always been of great assistance to the Squadron Navigation Leader
and by his keenness and hard work has helped many new navigators to gain
confidence and greater ability in their work.
*
* * * *
HUGHES, F/L Bertram Gladstone (J10234) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.426 Squadron - Award effective 2 October 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 13 October 1944 and AFRO 2637/44 dated 8 December 1944. Born in Calgary, 1922; home there. Was a bank clerk prior to enlistment. Enlisted in Calgary, 5 June 1941. Trained at No.4 ITS (graduated 10 September
1941), No.16 EFTS (graduated 7 November 1941) and No.15 SFTS (graduated 27
February 1942). From No.426 Squadron. to No.1695 (B) DT Flight, 12 August
1944. Commissioned 1942. Postwar in No.401 (Aux) Squadron. during
Vampire phase.
As captain of aircraft, Flight Lieutenant Hughes
has completed many sorties against enemy territory including Leipzig,
Stuttgart, Frankfurt and Berlin. On one sortie against Berlin in January 1944,
enemy fighters were extremely active and it was only by the skilful airmanship
of Flight Lieutenant Hughes that the enemy aircraft were evaded. He possesses extreme coolness and displays
exceptional fearlessness in the face of danger, which has inspired a high
standard of morale in his crew.
*
* * * *
HUGHES, F/L George Pryce (J4819) - Mention
in Despatches - No.105 Squadron (deceased) - Award effective 13 June 1946
as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 726/46 dated 26 July
1946. Born 24 October 1912 in Buenos
Aires, Argentina; home there where he was a livestock importer; active in
rowing and competed in England (he had attended Sherborne School, England,
1926-1930). Father died of tuberculosis
in 1929. He initially sought a
commission in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, but was advised by letter of 2
September 1940 that he was ineligible for a commission on entry as he was under
30; he would have to enrol as an Ordinary Seaman and hope for a commission
later. This appears to be why he chose
the RCAF instead. Enlisted in Ottawa, 14
November 1940. Trained at No. 1 ITS
(graduated 9 December 1940), No.10 EFTS (graduated 28 January 1941, 6th in
class of 30) , and No.5 SFTS (graduated 10 April 1941, 7th in class of 43,
commissioned 11 April 1941). Posted to
Debert, 21 April 1941; to RAF Overseas, 15 May 1941. Posted to No.13 OTU, 7
June 1941; to No.139 Squadron, 7 August 1941; appears to have been on detached
duties in Egypt, 21 November to 9 December 1941; to No.107 Squadron, 18
December 1941 (or 4 January 1942); attached to No.2 School of Air Navigation,
28 January 1942; posted to No.105 Squadron, 14 February 1942. Killed piloting a Mosquito (DK299), 11 July
1942. It is not clear why he was
Mentioned in Despatches, and there are two versions of his death. The first (and what appears to be the most
reliable) is dated 11 December 1945 and comes from F/L A.G. Frandsen, No.16
Missing Research and Enquiry Unit. It
states that he was pilot with 6556 F/O T.A. Gabe as observer and goes on:
At approximately 1900 hours on the 11th July 1942, a twin-engined British aircraft,
thought to be a Mosquito, tried to force
land in some fields near Rejsbt River [Denmark]. The aircraft touched down and ran over a
distance of 2 km before it finally came to rest. The aircraft went through some wires and
finished up on the side of a river which it had jumped. It was badly smashed up and wreckage was
spread along its track. One of the
members died in the crash; the other was
badly wounded and died on the way to Ribe Hospital.
On inquiring at the hospital it was confirmed
that two dead airmen had been brought there but I was unable to get any names
or information as to where they were buried.
They were removed by the Germans who refused to give any information as
to where they were taking the bodies.
The Fourfeldt cemetery, Esbjerg, contains the
graves of two British airmen who were brought from Ribe and buried on the 16th
July 1942. These airmen are possibly the
crew of this aircraft. Their grave
numbers are:-
F/O Y. Grabe, RAF, A.III Section, Row 11,
Grave 18 [name misspelled in report]
Unknown do. do. do.
A report in the Buenos Aires Standard
of 17 May 1946 was rather different. It
stated:
The machine was shot down by German
anti-aircraft guns on the night of July 11, 1942, at Rejaby. Hughes survived the crash but was later
killed by the Germans and was buried by the Danes near Esbjerg together with
other Allied airmen.
The aircraft was last seen by RAF personnel at
1830 hours over the North Sea. It was
reported equipped with an F.24 camera and was carrying two 250-lb General
Purpose bombs and sixteen 30-lb incendiaries.
On 11 December 1941 at DFSU, North Front,
damaged Blenheim IV, V5621 when landing; brakes failed and undercarriage
collapsed. No blame attached to him.
*
* * * *
HUGHES, Nursing Sister Hazel Eloise (C28811) -
Royal Red Cross (Second Class) - No.2 Convalescent Hospital (or 1 ACH ?)
- Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date
and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January
1946. Home in Toronto; enlisted there 30
July 43.
Nursing Sister Hughes assisted in the opening
of the first full time Convalescent Hospital in the Royal Canadian Air Force
and for almost two years has shown a devotion to duty such as is rarely
encountered. She has spent consistently
long hours on duty in the conscientious attempt to speed and to render more
pleasant the recovery of those convalescents coming under her care. Without her constant supervision the
outstanding success in restoring plastic cases in particular to good health
mentally as well as physically would never have been achieved. She has carried out assignments with
faithfulness of evident distinction.
*
* * * *
HUGHES, F/O James Roland (J12639) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.254 Squadron - Award effective 13 March 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 28 March 1944 and AFRO 921/44 dated 28 April 1944. Born in 1921; home in Kent Bridge,
Ontario. Enlisted in Windsor, Ontario,
10 July 1941. Trained at No.5 ITS
(graduated 16 January 1942), No.21 EFTS (graduated 27 March 1942) and No.9 SFTS
(graduated 3 July 1942). Commissioned
1942.
This officer has participated in very many
sorties including several successful attacks on shipping. In March 1944, he took part in a sortie
during which a merchantman was attacked with good results. The next day he led a flight in another
attack on shipping. By his great skill
and superb leadership Flying Officer Hughes played a good part in the success
achieved. This officer has invariably
displayed a high degree of courage and determination.
HUGHES, F/O James Roland (J12639) - Bar to
Distinguished Flying Cross - No.254 Squadron - Award effective 28 April
1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1186/44 dated 2 June
1944. Cited with F/O W.A. Benneworth,
RAF.
Flying Officer Hughes and Flying Officer
Benneworth have flown together as pilot and navigator respectively for more
than a year. Both have displayed great
skill and determination in their operational missions. One night recently these officers attacked a
large and heavily escorted convoy. One
of the ships was seen to explode and catch fire and the aircraft was hit by
opposing fire and one of the engines failed but these officers skilfully flew
back to base where an emergency landing was made.
*
* * * *
HUGHES, Sergeant Joseph Mellon Thorne (R97904)
- British Empire Medal - No.52 Mobile Field Hospital (described in AFRO
only as "Overseas") - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Born 3 November 1918 in Victoria, British
Columbia; home there; enlisted in Vancouver 8 April 1941 in trade of Nursing
Orderly. On strength of No.3 Wireless
School, Winnipeg, 19-28 April 1941; with No.2 Manning Depot, Brandon, 29 April
to 28 May 1941; at Station Newfoundland (Gander), 29 May 1941 to 30 September
1942; while there he had been promoted to AC1 (8 July 1941), been reclassified
as Radiographer (18 August 1941, apparently completing training in that trade
on 10 November 1941), been promoted LAC (18 February 1942), Corporal (1 March
1942) and Sergeant (1 July 1942).
Subsequently posted overseas, arriving in UK on 5 November 1942. To No.5 PDC, Padgate, 6 November 1942; to
RCAF Personnel Reception Centre, 19 November 1942; to RAF Hospital Wroughton, 7
December 1942; to No.10 School of Technical Training, 22 January 1943; to No.52
Mobile Field Hospital, 24 December 1943; to No.3 Personnel Reception Centre, 11
August 1945, departing Ostend 24 August 1945 and arriving in Britain the same
day; repatriated to Canada, 13 November 1945; to No.8 Release Centre, 21
November 1945 (on staff); to Station Patricia Bay, 13 January 1946; to Western
Air Command Headquarters, 3 July 1946; released 17 July 1946. No citation, although he is described as
having a "fine record as radiologist".
*
* * * *
HUGHES, F/O Laurence George (J28282) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.433 Squadron - Award effective 1 December 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 8 December 1944 and AFRO 337/45 dated 23 February 1945. Born in New Avent, Saskatchewan; home in New
Westminster, B.C. Enlisted in Vancouver,
17 September 1942. Trained at No.3 BGS
(graduated 9 July 1943). Commissioned
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.2988 has recommendation dated 17 September 1944 for
J28282 F/O Wilfred Hughes, rear gunner, who had flown 34 sorties (178 hours),
15 February to 28 June 1944. CHECK
PROPER NAMES.
This officer has now completed his first tour
of operations comprised of thirty-four trips over enemy territory. Among his many targets were attacks against
Berlin (2), Stuttgart (2), Essen and Nuremburg.
He has at all times shown complete disregard of opposition, and his
commendable courage and devotion to duty has proven an inspiration not only to
his crew, but to all personnel on the squadron.
I consider that this officer by his splendid record and dogged
determination fully merits the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross
(Non-Immediate).
*
* * * *
HUGHES, F/O Leonard Gavan (J26927 in AFRO,
seems to be J28282 in Air Force List) - Distinguished Flying Cross -
No.424 Squadron - Award effective 6 January 1945 as per London Gazette
dated 16 January 1945 and AFRO 508/45 dated 23 March 1945. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1914; home
there. Was an accountant prior to
enlistment. Enlisted in Toronto, 20 May
1942. Trained at No.6 ITS (graduated 11
September 1942) and No.4 AOS (graduated 11 June 1943). Commissioned 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.2609 (RG.24 Vol.20627) gives recommendation dated 28 October 1944
when he had flown 32 trips (150 hours 40 minutes) between 20 May and 4 October
1944.
Flying Officer Hughes has taken part in a
considerable number of operational sorties against some of the enemy's most
strongly defended targets where fierce opposition is invariably
encountered. Through his skilful
navigation this officer has enabled the captain of his aircraft to press home
his attack with successful results.
Throughout this officer's operational career he has maintained a high
standard of efficiency, ability and enthusiasm.
*
* * * *
HUGHES, Corporal Norman Joseph (R117418) - Mention
in Despatches - Middleton St.George - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per
London Gazette of that date and AFRO 418/46 dated 18 April 1946. Identified in AFRO as "Overseas".
McEwen papers (CWM) with list of recommendations with MiD recommendations for 1
February to 31 July 1945 identifies unit.
DHist file 181.009 D.4364 (RG.24 Vol.20648) has recommendation submitted
to OC No.64 Base, 4 May 1945, confirms unit.
Home in Sudbury. Enlisted in
North Bay, 29 October 1941. Had served
15 months in Canada, 27 months overseas.
Corporal Hughes has for many months been in
charge of a bombing up crew of armourers in the squadron. Despite his age of 47 years he has always
taken the lead and has been an
inspiration to his men. The work has at
times been very difficult, and many times called for duty for 24 hours without
rest. He has never been heard to
complain or question. This has made him,
along with his willingness to work and leadership of his men, one of the very
best airmen the Air Force could wish for.
*
* * * *
HUGHES, F/O Peter Gower (J10708) - Mention
in Despatches - No.113 Squadron - Award effective 28 May 1943 as per London
Gazette of that date, Canada Gazette dated 2 June 1943, and AFRO
1459/43 dated 30 July 1943.
Born 21 November 1921 at Comox, British
Columbia; educated in Courtney (home); employed as Fitter by Canadian Car and
Foundry, Fort William; enlisted in Vancouver, 5 July 1941. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 20 September
1941), No.7 AOS (graduated 4 January 1942), No.3 BGS (graduated 12 February
1942) and No.1 ANS (graduated 19 March 1942).
Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26, Vol.57, File 190-I) has
citation. It is interesting to note that
a letter on DHist file 181.009 D.3060 (RG.24 Vol.20635), A/V/M J.A. Sully for
CAS to AOC EAC 26 November 1942 refers to an earlier recommendation (AFC)
turned down by RCAF Honours in War Committee because it was that body's opinion
"that too many recommendations were being received from No.113 Squadron,
thereby lessening the number of awards available to other units in this
Command" and critical that reference to four attacks on submarines did not
take into account success or lack thereof.
This officer has completed 637 flying hours as
a navigator, of which 415 hours have been spent on operations over a period of
five months. During this period he has
proven to be a skilled navigator under all conditions. He has participated in four attacks on enemy
submarines and his display of determination and skill greatly assisted in these
attacks. At all times he has carried out
his duties as navigator and photographer in a most commendable manner.
HUGHES, F/O Peter Gower (J10708) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.10 (BR) Squadron - Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944. As of award had flown 1,196:10 hours (829:15
operational, 134 sorties).
This officer has been employed as a Navigator
on anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic area for the past years and
a half, during which time he has completed many hundreds of hours of
operational flying. He has participated
in several attacks on enemy submarines and has executed his work on each
occasion with a high degree of proficiency.
This officer's qualities of leadership and loyalty, combined with an
excellent knowledge of his work, have established for him an outstanding record
of flying service.
*
* * * *
HUGHES, FS Ronald Forrest (R176947) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.76 Squadron - Award effective 30 November 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 7 December 1943 and AFRO 166/44 dated 28 January 1944. Born in Comox, British Columbia, 1920; home
in Vancouver (logger). Enlisted in Vancouver, 20 July 1942. Trained at No.3 BGS (graduated 4 December
1942). No citation other than
"completed... many successful operations against the enemy in which [he
has] displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty."
*
* * * *
HUGHES-GAMES, P/O Norman Edward (J87265) - Mention
in Despatches - No.57 Squadron (deceased) - Award effective 1 January 1945 as
per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 721/45 dated 27 April
1945. Home in Kelowna, British
Columbia. Enlisted in Vancouver, 9 July
1942. Trained at No.7 ITS (graduated 4
December 1942) and No.2 AOS (graduated 2 April 1943). Killed in action 31 July 1944 (Lancaster
ND954).
*
* * * *
HULETSKY, F/O Peter (J22196) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.418 Squadron - Award effective 2 June 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1444/44 dated 7 July 1944. Born 1917 in Montreal; home there; enlisted
there 24 October 1941. Trained at No.4
AOS (graduated 30 December 1942).
As observer this officer has taken part in a
large number of sorties and has displayed the highest standard of skill,
courage and tenacity, qualities which have contributed materially to the
successes obtained. His keenness to
engage the enemy has always been evident and he has assisted in the destruction
of several enemy aircraft.
*
* * * *
HULETSKY, F/O Peter (J22196) - Bar to Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.418 Squadron - Award effective 7 July 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1861/44 dated 25 August 1944.
This officer continues to display the highest
standard of skill and gallantry.
Recently he has taken part in several sorties during which he has
assisted in the destruction of four enemy aircraft.
*
* * * *
HULSHOUSER, F/L David Newton (J13607) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.10 Elementary Flying Training School
- Award effective 14 June 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and
AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Home in
Ottawa. Enlisted in Montreal, 1 November
1941. Trained at No.6 ITS (graduated 13
February 1942), No.7 EFTS (graduated 24 April 1942), and No.14 SFTS (graduated
28 August 1942). American ?
In twenty-five months of association with
flying training this officer has always shown extreme devotion to duty. Despite personal hardships and set-backs, he
has remained steady, reliable and capable of any task assigned him. His enthusiasm and sense of duty profoundly
influenced the junior instructors who respect and admire him while enjoying his
friendship and guidance. The value of
this contribution to the harmony and efficiency of a training unit cannot be
overestimated.
*
* * * *
HULKE, S/L Cecil Walter Lord (C3171) - Mention
in Despatches - No.210 Group - Award effective 14 January 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 874/44 dated 21 April 1944. Home in Victoria; British Columbia; enlisted
in Vancouver, 6 November 1940. Missing,
presumed dead, 3 October 1943 while serving with No.243 Wing; name on El
Alamein Memorial. No citation.
*
* * * *
HULL, F/L Allan Chester (C1256) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.11 SFTS - Awarded 1 January 1943 as
per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January
1943. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 19
April 1919; educated in Vancouver, Ottawa and Kingston. Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, 1932-36, to
RMC and then RCAF, 1 October 1939. Later
served overseas with Nos. 420 and 428 Squadrons (DFC) and CO Station Leeming
(April 1945). To EAC, June 1945; RCAF
Staff College, June 1946, and then AFHQ.
CO of Station Clinton (December 1947), AFHQ (January 1950), No.3 Wing
(1953), Air Defence Command (1956), AFHQ (September 1958), Air Defence Command
again (August 1962), commander Air Transport Command (March 1967) and Vice
Chief of Defence Staff (May 1972).
An outstanding officer in every way. He has been employed as a flying instructor
continuously since shortly after war broke out in 1939, and has consistently
done excellent work. He constantly sets
a very good example and takes a keen interest in the equipment and personnel
under his command, and also in all station duties. He has completed 1,154 flying hours since his
entry into the service.
HULL, W/C Allan Chester (C1256) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.428 Squadron - Award effective 26 January 1945 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 471/45 dated 16 March 1945. Previously Commended (which see for biographical
details) and later MiD.
In air operations Wing Commander Hull has
displayed a high degree of skill, courage and determination. He has led his squadron on many sorties
involving attacks against such targets as Stuttgart, Duisburg, Emden and
Dortmund and his fearless example and undoubted ability have contributed in
good measure to the successes obtained.
This officer is a highly efficient squadron commander whose sterling
qualities have impressed all.
HULL, G/C Allan Chester, DFC (C1256) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 322/46 dated 29 March 1946. Previously Commended (which see for
biographical details). No citation.
HULL, W/C Allan Chester, DFC (C1256) - AFHQ - Croix
de Guerre with Silver Star (France).
Award effective 12 September 1947 as per Canada Gazette dated 20
September 1947 and AFRO 485/47 dated 12 September 1947.
*
* * * *
HULL, F/O Norman Stanley Barron (J15753) - 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 Victoria; enlisted in Vancouver, 10
January 1941. Trained at No.2 ITS
(graduated 27 May 1941), No.2 EFTS (graduated 26 July 1941) and No.11 SFTS
(graduated 4 October 1941). No citation
in AFRO.
*
* * * *
HUMBER, F/O Harold John (J87364) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.428 Squadron - Award effective 15 March 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 27 March 1945 and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Born in Vancouver, 1921; home in Los Angeles,
California. Educated in Los Angeles. Was
a mechanic prior to enlistment. Enlisted in Vancouver, 30 July 1942. Trained at
No.7 ITS (graduated 19 February 1943), No.6 EFTS (graduated 16 April 1943) and
No.7 SFTS (graduated 6 August 1943).
Commissioned June 1944. No
citation other than "completed...many successful operations against the
enemy in which [he has] displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to
duty." DHist file 181.009 D.3260
(RG.24 Vol.20637) has recommendation dated 20 December 1944 when he had flown
28 sorties (179 hours 50 minutes), 29 August to 10 December 1944.
As pilot and captain of aircraft, Flying Officer Humber has displayed great
courage, determination and initiative.
His devotion to duty and great desire to press home the attack have been
exceptional and an inspiration to all.
His sorties have been mainly on major, heavily
defended targets and on each he has displayed great coolness and disregard of
all opposition in his effort to reach the target and attack. As captain of aircraft he has displayed fine
leadership and has set a magnificent example to his crew and to the squadron as
a whole.
For his all around ability and great devotion
to duty I recommend the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
*
* * * *
HUME, Sergeant Conrad Murray (R141881) - Mention
in Despatches - No.436 Squadron - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Enlisted in
Montreal, 7 November 1944. No
citation. Unit identified in AFRO as
"Overseas"; DHist file 181.009 D2585 (RG.24 Vol.20626) gives unit.
*
* * * *
HUMPHREY, F/O Hugh John (J24929) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.428 Squadron - Award effective 1 December 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 8 December 1944 and AFRO 337/45 dated 23 February 1945. Born in Toronto, 1923; home in Sudbury. Enlisted in North Bay, 1 June 1942. Trained
at No.5 ITS (graduated 4 December 1942) and No.9 AOS (graduated 2 April
1943). Commissioned 1943. 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.3260 (RG.24 Vol.20637)
has recommendation dated 11 September 1944 when he had flown 35 sorties (188
hours 15 minutes), 3 May to 10 September 1944.
As a navigator, Flying Officer Humphrey has
displayed great determination and ability.
His ability is demonstrated by the fact that in 35 sorties, including
Wesseling, Kiel, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Brunswick, Stettin and many French
targets, his crew have never failed to reach and bomb the target
successfully. On the ground Flying
Officer Humphrey has shown a keen desire to be of service to his section and
has furthered the interests of the squadron at all times.
For his great ability and exceptional service,
I recommend the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with high
priority.
*
* * * *
HUMPHREY, FS Lyle Walker (R83615) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.97 Squadron - Award effective 3 June 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 11 June 1943 and AFRO
1294/43 dated 9 July 1943. Born in
Medicine Hat, Alberta, 1909; home in Toronto.
Was a clerk prior to enlistment.
Enlisted in Toronto, 26 November 1940.
Trained at No.6 BGS (graduated 4 August 1941) and No.3 WS (graduated 16
May 1941).
As air gunner Flight Sergeant Humphrey has set
a splendid example of courage and efficiency to the other members of his
squadron. He has taken part in a large
number of operational sorties, many of which have been against the enemy's most
heavily defended targets in Germany and Italy.
*
* * * *
HUMPHREYS, S/L Francis James Bickford (C3309)
- 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 Winnipeg. Enlisted in Vancouver, 29 November 1940.
*
* * * *
HUNKA, F/O Wasyl (J37202) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.428 Squadron - Award effective 10 May 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 22 May 1945 and AFRO 1147/45 dated 13 July 1945. Born in Androw, Alberta, 1923; home in
Edmonton. Was a student prior to
enlistment. Enlisted in Edmonton, 17
July 1942. Trained at No.7 ITS
(graduated 20 March 1943), No.6 EFTS (graduated 8 April 1943) and No.7 AOS
(graduated 15 October 1943).
Commissioned 1943. After the war
lived in Fort St. John, B.C. Invested at
Esquimault, 21 July 1956. 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.1941 (RG.24 Vol.20612) has recommendation by W/C M.W. Gall dated 18
January 1945 when he had flown 30 sorties (187 hours 35 minutes), 12 September
1944 to 6 January 1945.
Flying Officer Hunka has shown exceptional
skill and ability as a navigator coupled with great determination and devotion
to duty. His co-operation and coolness
made him of incalculable value to his pilot and contributed in a large measure
to the completion of a successful tour of operations by his crew.
He has participated in 30 sorties, the
majority of which were on German targets, and he has navigated to each in a
highly competent manner which allowed outstanding results in the bombing and
established a fine record of achievement for his crew.
For his all-round ability and devotion to duty
I recommend the Non-Immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
*
* * * *
HUNT, FS Dennis James (Can 2373) - Mention
in Despatches - No.6401 Servicing Echelon - Award effective 1 January 1945
as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 918/45 dated 1 June 1945.
*
* * * *
HUNT, F/L George Robinson Myers (C1471) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Home in Edmonton. Coastal Command Liberation Squadron. Royal
Canadian Artillery Lieutenant before war. Enlisted in Regina, 4 February
1938. Queen's Coronation Medal, 23
October 1953 when WO2, No.2 (F) Wing.
*
* * * *
HUNT, F/O Howard Switzer (J18053) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.427 Squadron - Award effective 5 February 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 16 February 1945 and AFRO 563/45 dated 29 March 1945. Born in Loreburn, Saskatchewan, 1922; home in
Ministimo, Saskatchewan. Enlisted in
Saskatoon, 12 March 1941. Trained at
No.2 ITS (graduated 27 August 1941), No.4 AOS (graduated 13 April 1942), No.4
BGS (graduated 23 May 1942) and No. 1 ANS (graduated 3 July 1942). Commissioned
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.1729 (RG.24 Vol.20607) has recommendation dated 19
November 1944 when he had flown 39 sorties (203 hours 40 minutes), 4 April to 3
July 1943 (16 trips, 82 hours ten minutes) and 12 August to 2 November 1944 (23
trips, 121 hours 30 minutes).
This Bomb Aimer has completed two operational
bombing tours against the enemy. At all
times his work has been of a very high calibre and his coolness and devotion to
duty a splendid example, not only to his crew but to the entire squadron.
*
* * * *
HUNT, F/L Lloyd Edward (J15831) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Home in Allenford, Ontario. Enlisted in
Toronto, 27 February 1941. Trained at
No.3 ITS (graduated 27 July 1941), No.11 EFTS (graduated 12 September 1941) and
No.8 SFTS (graduated 5 December 1941).
*
* * * *
HUNT, FS (now WO2) Lyndon Aynsley (R7481) - Mention
in Despatches - No.5 (BR) Squadron - Award effective 5 October 1943 as per Canada
Gazette and London Gazette of that date and AFRO 2258/43 dated 5
November 1943. Enlisted in Vancouver, 22
October 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS
(graduated 5 March 1941), No.6 BGS (graduated 11 April 1942), No.4 AOS
(graduated 27 October 1941) and No.2 ANS (graduated 11 May 1942).
This NCO has been a navigator on patrol duties
on the east coast for over a year and was so employed when three enemy
submarines were sighted, one of which was destroyed with depth charges. Flight Sergeant Hunt contributed in no small
way by his steadiness and skill as a navigator to the efficiency of this crew
which finally resulted in a successful operation.
*
* * * *
HUNT, F/O Philip Francis (J88072) - 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. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, 1924; home
there. Was an assistant foreman prior to
enlistment. Enlisted in Moncton, 9
January 1943. Trained at No.6 ITS (graduated 23 July 1943) and No.9 BGS
(graduated 29 October 1943).
Commissioned 1944. 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
50 sorties (229 hours 30 minutes), 22 May 1944 to 14 February 1945.
22 May 44 Le
Mans (5.30) 30
Sep 44 Bottrop (3.10)
31 May 44 Cherbourg
(5.15) 6 Oct 44 Sterkrade (3.05)
7 June 44 Paris
(4.50) 11
Oct 44 Fort Frederick
10 Jun 44 Versailles
(5.15) Hendrik
(2.10)
16 Jun 44 Sautrecourt
(4.35) 14 Oct 44 Duisburg (4.00)
21 Jun 44 Oisemont-Neuville- 15 Oct 44 Wilhelmshaven (4.00)
au-Bois (4.40) 19
Oct 44 Stuttgart (5.15)
24 Jun 44 Bonnetot
(4.25) 23 Oct 44 Essen (4.15)
25 Jun 44 Gorenflos
(4.05) 25 Oct 44 Homberg (3.25)
27 Jun 44 Wizernes
(3.45) 28 Oct 44 Walcheren (2.00)
28 Jun 44 Metz
(6.30) 16
Nov 44 Julich (3.45)
4 July 44 Villeneuve-St. 18 Nov 44 Wanne Eickel (4.30)
George (6.00) 21
Nov 44 Castrop (4.20)
18 Jul 44 Caen
(4.25) 2
Dec 44 Hagen (5.30)
19 Jul 44 Wesseling
(5.30) 4 Dec 44 Urft Dam (4.10)
20 Jul 44 Ferme
de Grande 6 Dec 44 Merseburg (6.15)
Bois (3.35) 17
Dec 44 Ulm (5.55)
24 Jul 44 L'Hey
(3.30) 5
Jan 45 Hannover (5.05)
28 Jul 44 Hamburg
(5.30) 14 Jan 45 Saarbrucken (4.45)
30 Jul 44 Caen/St.Lo
(4.05) 16 Jan 45 Zeitz (6.50)
1 Aug 44 L'Hey
(3.05) 28
Jan 45 Stuttgart (5.35)
3 Aug 44 Foret
de Nieppe (3.30) 1 Feb 45 Mannheim (5.25)
27 Aug 44 Homberg
(3.05) 2 Feb 45 Wanne Eickel (4.05)
29 Aug 44 Stettin
(8.35) 7 Feb
45 Cleve (3.40)
6 Sept 44 Emden
(3.55) 8 Feb
45 Wanne Eickel (3.55)
12 Sep 44 Wanne
Eickel (3.25) 13 Feb 45 Bohlen (6.50)
27 Sep 44 Bottrop
(3.25) 14 Feb
45 Chemnitz (7.10)
Flying Officer Hunt is a veteran of
operations, having completed many operational sorties. The targets which this officer has attacked
have been varied and many include such heavily defended fortifications as
Essen, Kiel, Stettin and Stuttgart. The
precision and skill with which this officer carries out his duties in the air
and on the ground has had a definite bearing on the high standard of efficiency
of the Gunnery Section of this squadron.
*
* * * *
HUNT, F/O Reginald George Frederick (J11498) -
Distinguished Flying Cross -
No.426 Squadron - Award effective 6 November 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 12 November 1943 and AFRO 2610/43 dated 17 December
1943. Born in Verdun, Quebec, 1918; home
in Montreal. Enlisted in Quebec, 24 May
1941. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 4
September 1941), No.7 EFTS (graduated 15 September 1941), No.8 AOS (graduated
31 January 1942), No.9 BGS (graduated 28 March 1942) and No.2 ANS (graduated 27
April 1942). Commissioned 1942. Reported from 23 OTU to 426 Squadron. 22
October 1942. Bomb aimer to F/L J.B.
Millward. No citation in AFRO other than
"completed many successful operations against the enemy in which [he]
displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty." Postwar he worked for the Export
Development Corporation in Ottawa and as a Branch Manager in Toronto, Montreal
and Vancouver. Died in Richmond, British
Columbia, 15 January 2002
*
* * * *
HUNT, LAC William James (R59225) - Air
Force Medal - No.13 (Operational Training) Squadron, Patricia Bay - Award
effective 11 June 1942 as per London Gazette dated 11 June 1942 and AFRO
1000-1001/42 dated 3 July 1942. Enlisted
in Winnipeg, 15 June 1940. See also AFC
for F/O R.L. Rizon. There were five on
aircraft; he helped LAC A.A. Norridge.
On 2 November 1941, while acting as crewman on
Stranraer 932 which caught fire from the port engine while taking off in
Patricia Bay, LAC Hunt abandoned the aircraft on Flying Officer Rizon's
orders. He gave his life-saving jacket
to LAC Norridge, who, in the excitement, could not find his own. He crawled back on board again and assisted
Flying Officer Rizon to extinguish the flames, which by this time were burning
both upper and lower wings. LAC Hunt
showed complete disregard of personal safety.
His action in assisting Flying Officer Rizon saved the aircraft from
complete destruction, and also possible loss of life of some members of the
crew.
*
* * * *
HUNTER, F/O Arthur Gordon (J3994) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - RAF Squadron, Middle East - Award effective 22 February 1943
as per London Gazette dated 23 February 1943 and AFRO 513/43 dated 26
March 1943. Born in Hamilton, 1920; home
there. Enlisted in Hamilton, 2 July
1940. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 7
October 1940), No.4 EFTS (graduated 24 November 1940), and No.6 SFTS (graduated
10 February 1941). Commissioned February
1941.
During the last five months Flying Officer
Hunter has taken part in very long flights in single-engined aircraft over sea
and heavily defended areas. He has had
to come down low to photograph enemy targets on several occasions. By his skill and personal bravery most
valuable information has been obtained.
*
* * * *
HUNTER, WO Arthur Richardson (R68534) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.408 Squadron - Award effective 9 June 1942 as per London
Gazette dated 26 June 1942 and AFRO 1000-1001/42 dated 3 July 1942. Born in Fort William, Ontario, 1917; home
there. Was a bookkeeper and stenographer
prior to enlistment. Enlisted at Fort
William, 29 June 1940. Trained at No.1
ITS, No.3 AOS, No.2 BGS (graduated Mossbank, 19 January 1941) and No.1 ANS
(graduated at Rivers, 12 March 1941).
NOTE: Is second name "Richards" or "Richardson" ?
This observer has participated in numerous
sorties, three of which have been in daylight.
He also took part in the attack on the Renault Works in Paris. In addition he has laid mines in enemy
waters. Warrant Officer Hunter has shown
exceptional skill and ability as navigator and his determination and devotion
to duty have contributed to the success of his operational sorties.
NOTE: Public Records Office Air 2/8755 has
recommendation dated 23 April 1942 and sortie list which are more detailed;
compiled when he had flown 34 sorties (182 hours ten minutes).
*
sortie described as "unsuccessful"
25/26 Aug 41 Mannheim 28/29 Dec 41 Huls
28/29 Aug 41 Duisburg 2/3 Jan 42 GARDENING, La Rochelle*
10/11 Oct 41 Essen* 15/16 Jan 42 Hamburg*
12/13 Oct 41 Huls* 6 Feb 42 GARDENING, Frisians (day)
16/17 Oct 41 Duisburg* 22/23 Feb 42 Wilhelmshaven*
29/30 Oct 41 Schipol* 26/27 Feb 42 GARDENING, Heligoland
31 Oct/1 Nov Hamburg 3/4 Mar 42 Paris (Renault works)
23/24 Nov 41 Lorient 8/9 Mar 42 Essen
27/28 Nov 41 Dusseldorf 13/14 Mar 42 Cologne
11/12 Dec 41 Cologne* 6/7 Apr 42 Essen*
13 Dec 41 Brest
(daylight)* 8/9 Apr 42 Hamburg
14/15 Dec 41 Brest* 10/11 Apr
42 Essen
17/18 Dec 41 Brest 13/14 Apr
42 GARDENING, Heligoland*
23/24 Dec 41 GARDENING,
Kiel Bay* 15/16 Apr 42 Dortmund*
27/28 Dec 41 Dusseldorf 17/18 Apr 42 Hamburg
This observer has taken part in 34 operational
sorties involving 182 hours flying. Included in these sorties are three in
daylight. He has attacked several targets in the Ruhr area, and participated in
the attack on the Renault Works in Paris.
In addition, he has laid mines in enemy waters. During his tour of duty he has shown
exceptional skill and ability as navigator, and by his determination and
devotion to duty he has contributed very materially to the success of several
operational sorties.
*
* * * *
HUNTER, F/O Bertram Fairbourn (J10650) - Mention
in Despatches - No.162 (Bomber Reconnaissance) Squadron - Award effective 1
January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 721/45 dated 27
April 1945. Enlisted in Vancouver, 14 June 1941. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 6 September
1941), No.2 EFTS (graduated 4 November 1941) and No.2 SFTS (graduated 13 March
1942). No citation.
*
* * * *
HUNTER, Sergeant (now P/O) Charles Arthur
(R73046/C52454) - Mention in Despatches - No.161 Squadron (Canada) -
Award effective 21 April 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and
AFRO 802/45 dated 11 May 1945. Home in
Saint John, New Brunswick. Enlisted in
Moncton, 16 September 1940.
This non-commissioned officer has flown
hundreds of operational hours over the North Atlantic and Gulf of St.Lawrence
areas on anti-submarine sweeps and on convoy duties. His work as flight engineer has been of the highest
quality and he has at all times shown a keenness and enthusiasm for his duties
that is worthy of the highest praise.
*
* * * *
HUNTER, F/O Edward (J23461) - Croix de
Guerre (France) - No.150 Squadron (AFRO gives unit only as
"Overseas") - Awarded as per AFRO 1619/45 dated 19 October 1945. Home in Ottawa; enlisted there 5 May
1942. Trained at No.6 ITS (graduated 23
October 1942), No.9 AOS (graduated 4 February 1943) and No.4 BGS (graduated 23
December 1942). Public Records Office
Air 2/9645 gives citation.
Flying Officer Hunter, in his capacity as bomb
aimer, was the leading aircraft despatched on a special invasion patrol on the
eve of D Day. He has made a most gallant
and valuable contribution towards the invasion operations. By his careful bomb aiming he has ensured
that the maximum damage was done to the enemy and the minimum harm to Frenchmen
and French property. He is gallant,
skilled in action and shows a fine offensive spirit.
*
* * * *
HUNTER, F/O Herald Edward (J37175) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.158 Squadron - Award effective 8 September 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 25 September 1945 and AFRO 1768/45 dated 23 November
1945. Born in Brockville, Ontario, 1916;
home in Kingston. Was a mail clerk prior
to enlistment. Enlisted in Ottawa, 7
August 1942. Trained at No.5 ITS
(graduated 6 March 1943) and No.4 AOS (graduated 29 October 1943). Commissioned 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
2/8751 has recommendation dated 15 April 1945 when he had flown 37 sorties (214
hours three minutes), 6 October 1944 to 20 March 1945.
6 Oct 44 Sterkrade
(3.53) Duty
carried out
14 Oct 44 Duisburg
(4.45) Bombed
in cloud
23 Oct 44 Essen
(5.30) ditto
16 Nov 44 Julich
(4.46) Bombed
on aiming point
18 Nov 44 Munster
(5.39) Bombed
in cloud
29 Nov 44 Essen
(5.38) Successful
attack
5 Dec 44 Soest
(6.20) Many
fires in target area
12 Dec 44 Essen
(5.21) Bombed
in cloud
17 Dec 44 Duisburg
(6.11) ditto
21 Dec 44 Koln/Nippes
(5.50) ditto
26 Dec 44 St.Vith
(4.36) Bombed
aiming point
28 Dec 44 Opladen
(5.27) Bombed
in cloud
29 Dec 44 Koblenz
(5.57) Bombed
aiming point
1 Jan 45 Dortmund
(4.45) ditto
5 Jan 45 Hanover
(4.47) Cloud
over target
6 Jan 45 Hanau
(6.48) ditto
14 Jan 45 Saarbrucken
(6.37) 3,000
yards from A/P.
16 Jan 45 Magdeburg
(5.51) Concentrated
fires
4 Feb 45 Gelsenkirchen
(5.35) Bombed
through clouds
7 Feb 45 Goch
(6.23) Turned
back by Master Bomber over target.
9 Feb 45 Wanne
Eickel (5.47) Fires
in target area.
20 Feb 45 Reisholz
(6.26) Bombed
in cloud
21 Feb 45 Worms
(6.48) Many
fires; good attack.
23 Feb 45 Essen
(5.38) Bombed
through clouds
24 Feb 45 Kamen
(5.57) ditto
27 Feb 45 Mainz
(6.21) ditto
2 Mar 45 Cologne
(5.35) Duty
carried out
3 Mar 45 Kamen
(6.08) Cloud
5 Mar 45 Chemnitz
(8.27) Bombed
as ordered
7 Mar 45 Hemmingstedt
(5.53) Fires in
target area
11 Mar 45 Essen
(5.16) Bombed
in cloud
12 Mar 45 Dortmund
(5.43) ditto
13 Mar 45 Wuppertal
(5.26) ditto
14 Mar 45 Homburg
(6.05) Concentrated
fires
15 Mar 45 Hagen
(6.11) Bombed
target; fires
18 Mar 45 Witten
(6.32) Many
fires
20 Mar 45 Recklinghausen
(5.11) Bombed target;
hit by flak and aircraft badly damaged.
Flying Officer Hunter has completed a tour of
37 operational sorties as a navigator of Halifax III aircraft with this
squadron. It has been a tour
distinguished by consistently good work and much of the success achieved by his
crew was due to his accurate navigation.
All his sorties have been against the most
heavily defended targets in Germany and the demand made upon him has been for
courage as well as navigational skill.
Flying Officer Hunter has supplied both and has faced the heaviest fire
with the greatest coolness.
An officer with a natural sense of leadership,
Flying Officer Hunter has revealed determination and initiative in a number of
hazardous circumstances and his actions have been worthy of the highest
commendation.
It is strongly recommended that this officer's
consistently excellent work, his determination to press home the attack upon
the enemy at all times and his fearlesness in times of danger be recognized by
the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
*
* * * *
HUNTER, Sergeant Joseph Taylor (R72886) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Home in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island;
enlisted there 6 April 1941.
*
* * * *
HUNTER, F/L Ralph Harvey (J13178) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.28 Squadron (deceased) - Award effective 18 May 1945 as
per London Gazette dated 4 June 1946 and AFRO 781/46 dated 9 August
1946. Home in Edmonton, Alberta;
enlisted there 17 October 1939. Trained
at No.5 ITS (graduated 13 February 1942), No.13 EFTS (graduated 24 April 1942),
and No.2 SFTS (graduated 28 August 1942). Killed 19 February 1945 in Hurricane
JZ670; widow in Alberta; name on Singapore Memorial. Presented to widow by Governor-General,
Ottawa, 17 April 1947.
Throughout a large number of operational
sorties this officer has shown outstanding ability, determination and brilliant
leadership. The majority of his sorties
have been flown in monsoon weather.
Nevertheless he has achieved excellent results. He has brought back detailed and accurate
information about enemy movements.
*
* * * *
HUNTER, Sergeant (now P/O) Robert Oliver
(R69301/J91066) - Distinguished Flying Medal - No.186 Squadron - Award
effective 5 February 1945 as per London Gazette dated 20 February 1945
and AFRO 563/45 dated 29 March 1945.
Born in Balmoral, Manitoba, 1916; home in Vancouver. Enlisted in North Bay, Ontario, 9 December
1940. Trained at No.4 ITS (graduated 19 February 1943) and No.2 AOS (graduated
23 July 1943). Commissioned 1944.
Sergeant Hunter has completed many operations,
most of these being against heavily defended targets. In October 1944 he was navigator in an
aircraft detailed to attack Wesselling.
Before reaching the target area the aircraft was hit by heavy
anti-aircraft fire wounding the rear gunner and damaging the control surfaces
of the aircraft. Sergeant Hunter helped
to administer first aid to the wounded gunner and then calmly continued to
navigate the aircraft to the target. His
navigation has always been of a very high order whilst his keenness and
devotion to duty have instilled complete confidence in his captain and crew.
*
* * * *
HUNTER, F/L Roy Heath (J5037) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.42 Squadron - Award effective 13 January 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 23 January 1945 and AFRO 471/45 dated 16 March 1945. Enlisted in Charlottetown, Prince Edward
Island, 22 August 1942. Trained at No.1
ITS (graduated 9 December 1940), No.11 EFTS (graduated 28 January 1941) and
No.2 SFTS (graduated 10 April 1941).
Later in No.435 Squadron.
This officer has a long record of operational
flying, having first served in the Middle East theatre of war and more recently
in the Far East. He has flown on
reconnaissance escorts, low level attacks, convoy patrols and fighter bomber
sorties. At all times considerable enemy
air opposition was encountered and during air combats Flight Lieutenant Hunter
probably destroyed at least two enemy aircraft and damaged others. Since March 1944 he has been flight commander and has led his
flight on many successful sorties over jungle covered mountainous country in
adverse weather, consistently displaying great courage and determination.
NOTE: Public Records Office Air 2/9043 has
recommendation dated 27 September 1944 when he had flown 344 sorties and 401
operational hours. This was accompanied
by a summary of operations as follows:
September
1941 to September 1942, Middle East, Hurricane IID
Western
Desert Battle Area
Day scrambles 32
sorties Day Sweeps 24 sorties
Tactical Recce Escorts 7 sorties Day
Strafing 16 sorties
Day Fighter-Bomber 70 sorties Convoy
patrols 4 sorties
April 1942 one
Bf.109 probably destroyed, Gazela
May 1942 one
Macchi 202 probably destroyed, El Adem
July 1942 one
Bf.109 damaged, El Alamein
August 1942 one
Ju.87 damaged, El Alamein
January
1944 to September 1944, Hurricane IV
Imphal
Valley
Fighter Bomber (Day) 180 sorties
Fighter Bomber (Night) 11 sorties
Flight Lieutenant R.H. Hunter commenced
operations in the Middle East in September 1941, and had carried out 153
sorties by September 1942. He resumed operations over Burma in January 1944 and
since then has completed a further 191 sorties making a total of 344 sorties
and 401 operational hours.
From September 1941 until September 1942, Flight
Lieutenant Hunter carried out 153 sorties in Hurricanes which comprised
scrambles, fighter sweeps, tactical reconnaissance escorts, low level strafing
attacks, convoy patrols and fighter bomber sorties. At all times considerable
enemy air opposition was encountered. Flight Lieutenant Hunter always showed
great keenness to engage the enemy. During these sorties he probably destroyed
one ME.109 at Gazala in April 1942, and one Macchi 202 in May 1942 at El Adem.
In July 1942 he damaged one ME.109 and in August 1942, one JU.87, both over El
Alamein.
From January 1944 until the present date
Flight Lieutenant Hunter has operated with this squadron and since March 1944
has been "A" Flight Commander. During this time he has completed 180
sorties by day and eleven by night. Most of these sorties have been in close
support of the Army and demanded a very high degree of navigational skill and
extreme accuracy in bombing fr the success of the operation.
By his outstanding leadership many successful
sorties have been carried out under very difficult monsoon conditions. He has
always pressed home his attacks with great determination and by his skill,
devotion to duty and courage has been a constant inspiration to all officers
and airmen in the squadron.
To this the Air Officer Commanding, No.221
Group, adds (17 October 1944):
A total of over 400 hours operational flying,
of which nearly half has been carried out over the jungle covered mountainous
country where his squadron now operates, and often in extremely bad monsoon
weather conditions, is a very fine achievement well worthy of the award of the
Distinguished Flying Cross. No.42
Squadron has a reputation for bombing accuracy second to none, and the work of the
Flight Commanders has a direct bearing on this. Strongly recommended.
*
* * * *
HUNTING, F/O Peter Richard (J44128) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.356 Squadron - Award effective 2 October 1945 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1822/45 dated 7 December 1945. See War Service Records 1939-1945
(Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1947). Born in England, 9 June 1925. Enlisted in Vancouver, 26 April 1943. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 2 November
1943), No.5 BGS (graduated 26 February 1944) and No.7 AOS (graduated 7 April 1944)
plus OTU training at Boundary Bay.
Overseas, October 1944 and posted to India; to Cocos Islands, June
1945. Bombed Japanese troop
concentrations and supply dumps, Burma-Siam Railway, took part in invasion of
Rangoon, dropped supplies to guerrillas in Sumatra and Malaya, and also to
POWs. Released 26 March 1946.
In August 1945, Flying Officer Hunting was
bomb aimer in an aircraft detailed to attack Benkoelan airfield in
Sumatra. During the bombing run, at low
level, intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire was encountered. As a result, the navigator was killed. Flying Officer Hunting thereupon assumed the
responsibility of navigating the aircraft home.
To reach base, a small island, many hundred of miles over the sea at
night had to be flown. Nevertheless,
Flying Officer Hunting plotted his way home with great accuracy. His fine work undoubtedly contributed much to
the safe return of the aircraft.
*
* * * *
HUNTLEY, F/O Frank Joseph (J13816) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.434 Squadron - Award effective 1 September 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 15 September 1944 and AFRO 2373/44 dated 3 November
1944. Born in London, Ontario, 1918;
home there. Enlisted in Toronto. Trained at No.4 ITS (graduated 28 February
1942), No.5 EFTS (graduated 27 March 1942) and No.4 AOS (graduated 28 August
1942). Postwar insurance agent. Died in Toronto, 30 October 1997. 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.3260 (RG.24 Vol.20637) has recommendation dated 22 June 1944 when he
had flown 36 sorties (213 hours 30 minutes), 3 October 1943 to 16 June 1944. Recommendation gives name as Francis Joseph
(as does his obituary notice).
This officer has been on the squadron since
September 1943, and is one of its outstanding navigators. he has completed thirty-six sorties, twelve
of them against heavily defended German targets,, including four to Berlin. He has at all times displayed the highest
degree of courage, and his keenness and efficiency is an inspiration to his
section. His outstanding ability, great
zeal and devotion to duty have contributed in no small measure to the successful
tour of his crew. His keenness and
efficiency have inspired confidence in those who have worked with him. His determination and outstanding courage are
a magnificent example to all who know him.
*
* * * *
HURD, P/O Eric James (C18877) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.408 Squadron - Award effective 24 May 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 6 June 1944 and AFRO 1660/44 dated 4 August 1944. Born in Sawyerville, Quebec, 1920; home
there. Enlisted in London, England, 27
March 1942. Commissioned 1943. 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 2/8780 has recommendation by W/C D.S. Jacobs
dated 23 February 1944 when he had flown 24 sorties (159 hours nine minutes),
24 July 1943 to 15 March 1944.
24 July 43 Hamburg
5.25) 29
Dec 43 Berlin (6.17)
25 July 43 Essen
(5.00) 1
Jan 44 Berlin (6.57)
27 July 43 Hamburg
(6.05) 5 Jan
44 Stettin (7.30)
29 July 43 Hamburg
(5.55) 14 Jan
44 Brunswick (5.04)
30 July 43 Remscheid
(5.30) 20 Jan 44 Berlin (7.07)
2 Aug 43 Hamburg
(6.25) 21 Jan
44 Magdeburg (6.24)
18 Nov 43 Berlin
(6.57) 27
Jan 44 Berlin (7.12)
22 Nov 43 Berlin
(7.21) 30
Jan 44 Berlin (6.14)
26 Nov 43 Berlin
(7.06) 15
Feb 44 Berlin (6.44)
2 Dec 43 Berlin
(6.35) 19
Feb 44 Leipzig (7.18)
16 Dec 43 Berlin
(6.57) 24
Feb 44 Schweinfurt (9.29)
20 Dec 43 Frankfurt
(5.49) 15
Mar 44 Stuttgart (7.48)
Pilot Officer Hurd has nearly completed his
first tour of operations. As a navigator he has been responsible for directing
his aircraft on many occasions to very distant targets in enemy territory,
including over eleven trips to Berlin. He has at all times displayed great
keenness and devotion to duty. I
strongly recommend that this officer be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
*
* * * *
HURFORD, F/O Frank Walter (J24147) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.1 Instrument Flying School - Award
effective 11 August 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and
AFRO 1453/45 dated 14 September 1945.
Enlisted in Vancouver, 17 February 1942.
Trained at No.7 ITS (graduated 31 July 1942), No.19 EFTS (graduated 6
November 1942) and No.4 SFTS (graduated 5 March 1943).
A quiet, steady but very capable and reliable
flying instructor who has been doing an excellent job. This officer has been untiring in his efforts
in helping to organize the Instrument Rating Courses at this unit and his
services have been invaluable in this connection. He is consistently searching for ways to
improve the training at this unit and has brought forward many ideas and
suggestions which have been used at this unit.
Much of the detail in this unit's syllabus is due entirely to this
officer's hard and enthusiastic efforts.
*
* * * *
HURLBUT, F/L Ernest Eugene (J26230) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.77 Squadron - Award effective 8 September 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 21 September and AFRO 1704/45 dated 9 November 1945. Born in Stettler, Alberta; home in Fort
Saskatchewan, Alberta. Was a teacher prior to enlistment. Enlisted in Edmonton, 7 March 1942. Trained at No.7 ITS (graduated 10 October
1942), No.6 EFTS (graduated 27 December 1942) and No.10 SFTS (graduated 21 May
1943). Commissioned May 1943. Died in
Cataraqui, Ontario, 16 December 1999.
This officer has completed his first
operational tour. As captain of aircraft
he has set an excellent example of skill and courage. On several occasions his aircraft has been
damaged by anti-aircraft fire. After an
attack on Essen in November 1944, whilst leaving the target area, his aircraft
was attacked by an enemy fighter four times.
During each attack the aircraft sustained further damage, making control
very difficult. Fire broke out in the
port wing. In spite of extensive damage
Flight Lieutenant Hurlbut retained control and made a landing at Jouvincourt
airfield. This officer has proved
himself to be a most reliable pilot and captain throughout, and his
determination and untiring devotion to duty have been of a very high order.
*
* * * *
HURLEY, Sergeant Charles Augustus (R138876) - Mention
in Despatches - No.436 Squadron - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Home in Amhurst, Nova Scotia. Enlisted in Moncton, New Brunswick, 6 January
1942. No citation. Unit identified in AFRO as
"Overseas"; DHist file 181.009 D2585 (RG.24 Vol.20626) gives unit.
*
* * * *
HURLEY, S/L Frank (C22662) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.78 Squadron - Award effective 4 November 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 14 November 1944 and AFRO 239/45 dated 9 February 1945. Born in Brandon, Manitoba, 1914; home in
Winnipeg. Enlisted in Winnipeg, 24
August 1940. Trained at No.2 EFTS
(graduated 14 September 1942) and No.6 EFTS (graduated 30 December 1942). Commissioned 1942.
This officer is a flight commander who has
maintained his flight at a high standard of efficiency. His brilliant leadership and captaincy have
set a fine example both to his flight and to the squadron. He has pressed home his attacks with courage
and coolness under all hazardous circumstances.
In June 1944, he led a formation of aircraft in a daylight attack on
Noyelle. His aircraft was severely damaged
by anti-aircraft fire. Despite great
difficulty he continued to the target, dropped his bombs on the aiming point
and led the formation back to this country.
*
* * * *
HURLY, P/O John Robert (J88936) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.431 Squadron - Award effective 6 January 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 19 January 1945 and AFRO 508/45 dated 23 March 1945. Born in North Bay, Ontario, 1921; home
there. Was a bank clerk prior to
enlistment. Enlisted in North Bay, 16
August 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 8 December 1940), No.1 AOS (graduated 3 March 1941) and No.1 BGS
(graduated 12 April 1941). Commissioned
1944. 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.5526 (RG.24 Vol.20667) has recommendation dated 15
October 1944 when he had flown 19 sorties (102 hours 55 minutes) on second
tour, 21 June to 6 October 1944. First
tour was with No.45 Squadron in Burma, but logbook lost due to enemy action and
no sortie records available.
This officer, an Air Bomber, has now completed
19 sorties on his second tour, including such heavily defended areas as Kiel,
Brest, Dortmund and Brunswick. An expert
Air Bomber, Pilot Officer Hurly has been greatly responsible for his crew
inflicting telling blows against the enemy.
A cool, calm member of air crew under fire, his precision bombing has
been an outstanding example to his squadron.
Pilot Officer Hurly has displayed undaunted courage at all times
and in recognition of such devotion to
duty I strongly recommend that he be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
*
* * * *
HURLEY, A/C Joseph Louis (C131) - Mention
in Despatches - Station Tholthorpe (No.61 Base in AFRO) - Award effective 1
January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 337/45 dated 23
February 1945. Born in Fredericton. Enlisted at Camp Borden, 6 July 1931. A member of the Siskin flight, 1933. Remained in postwar air force, rising to Air
Vice Marshal. Awarded Queen's Coronation Medal, 23 October 1953 (Air Commodore
commanding RCAF Staff College). Later with Department of Transport. Died in
Montreal, 28 May 1971. No citation to
MiD in AFRO or biographical file; recommendation found in DHist file 181.009
D.1719 (PAC RG.24 Volume 20606). Later
awarded CBE.
Prior to posting overseas, Group Captain
Hurley commanded RCAF Station Rockcliffe, and later was Director of
Organization at Air Force Headquarters, Ottawa.
On arrival in the United Kingdom he assumed command of RCAF Station
Tholthorpe in February 1944, and since that time his foresight, tact and
initiative have produced beneficial results which have been most noticed in the
increased standard of efficiency of the station and squadrons under his
command. His participation in
operational sorties over enemy territory has been an inspiration to all
personnel serving at his station.
HURLEY, A/C Joseph Louis (C131) - Commander,
Order of the British Empire - No.62 Base (AFRO gives unit only as
"Overseas" - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London Gazette
of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. See MiD entry for biographical details. No citation to CBE in Canadian sources. Public Records Office Air 2/9121 has
recommendation.
This officer has commanded RCAF Stations
Dishforth, Tholthorpe, and is now in command of No.61 Base. His extremely capable handling of the
numerous and intricate operational problems has contributed much to the total
bombing effort of the Group in strenuous months of operations. He has
accompanied air crews on operational sorties and has created an exceptional esprit
de corps indicative of the highest type of leadership. Air Commodore Hurley has a wide experience in
administration and organization and has filled positions of great importance
with much success.
*
* * * *
HURREN, WO1 (now P/O) George Cecil Vincent
(R91023/C27770) - Air Force Cross - No.20 EFTS - Award effective 26
October 1943 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 2386/43 dated
19 November 1943. Home in Bowmanville,
Ontario. Enlisted at Toronto, 17 January
1941.
This Warrant Officer employed as an elementary
flying instructor for the past two years has, by his zeal and devotion to duty,
set an example that is worthy of the finest traditions of the Service. By the skilful application of his long
experience, hard and conscientious work, he has been of inestimable value as an
Instructor and an inspiration to all ranks.
*
* * * *
HURST, WO Harvey Roy (R58023) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 10 May 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1296/44 dated 16 June 1944. Born in Grimsby, Ontario, 1910; home there.
Was a sheet metal worker prior to enlistment.
Enlisted in Vancouver, 12 June 1940.
No citation other than "...completed...many successful operations
against the enemy in which [he has] displayed high skill, fortitude and
devotion to duty."
*
* * * *
HURST, Sergeant Richard Neil (R151677) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.10 Squadron (RAF) - Award effective 10 August 1943 as per
London Gazette dated 24 August 1943 and AFRO 2049/43 dated 8 October
1943. Born in Edmonton, 1923; home in
Vancouver. Was a lumber grader prior to
enlistment. Enlisted in Vancouver, 29
January 1942. Trained at No.4 ITS
(graduated 15 August 1941) and No.3 BGS (graduated 20 November 1942). Cited with a F/O J.G. Jenkins (RAF, awarded
DFC).
Flying Officer Jenkins and Sergeant Hurst were
pilot and rear gunner respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack Hamburg
one night in August 1943. During the
operation the bomber was intercepted by a fighter which attacked from close
range. Flying Officer Jenkins took the
necessary evading action and when the enemy aircraft attacked the second time
Sergeant Hurst delivered accurate bursts of fire causing the attacker to spiral
slowly down in flames. The bomber
sustained extensive damage, both elevators were shot away while the rudders
were pierced in many places and much superficial damage sustained. In spite of this Flying Officer Jenkins,
displaying superb airmanship, flew the damaged bomber to base. This officer and airman displayed great
courage in harassing circumstances.
*
* * * *
HURTUBISE, P/O Jacques Louis Charles (J48216)
- Commended for Valuable Services - No.45 Group - Award effective 1
January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 132/45 dated 26
January 1945. Home in Bourget,
Ontario. Enlisted in Ottawa, 4 August
1941. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 7
November 1941), No.15 EFTS (graduated 2 January 1942) and No.10 SFTS (graduated
8 May 1942). Originally flew out of
Dorval, but in 1942 went to Nashville, Tennessee for deliveries to Africa, and
later that year to Nassau. Postwar
service with No.438 (Auxiliary) Squadron flying Vampires. No citation in Canadian sources. Public Records Office Air 2/9036 has
recommended citation drafted when he had flown 700 hours, 165 in previous six
months.
This officer joined No.45 Group in July 1942,
before his appointment to a commission and he has made 22 delivery flights over
the North and South Atlantic routes. He
was commissioned in August 1944, and he is qualified in all types of aircraft
in current use. He has carried out his duties
in a quiet and efficient manner and has been an example to other aircrews.
*
* * * *
HUSBAND, F/L Douglas Franklin (J17192) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.401 Squadron - Award effective 18 January 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 26 January 1945 and AFRO 471/45 dated 16 March 1945. Born in Toronto, 5 November 1920. Enlisted there, 20 December 1940. Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 22 April
1941), No.10 EFTS (graduated 9 June 1941) and No.6 SFTS (graduated 20 August
1941). Wings on 20 August 1941. Arrived in Britain September 1941. Served with Nos.81 and 41 Squadrons, February
1942 to June 1943 including time in North Africa with No.81. Returned to Canada
in August 1943, serving at No.1 OTU from 23 September 1943 to 7 April
1944. Posted overseas, served in No.401
Squadron, 14 May 1944 to 1 March 1945.
To Canada in April 1945, released 2 June 1945. Aerial victories: one destroyed and one
shared in North Africa and several damaged; 7 June 1944, one Ju.88
destroyed; 20 August 1944, one FW.190 destroyed; 29 September 1944,
two Bf.109s destroyed; 21 November 1944, one FW.190 damaged, see photos
PL-15326 (NCO pilot), PL-29902 (by Spitfire), PL-35901.
Now on his second tour of operational duty,
this officer completed his first tour in Africa where he destroyed an enemy
aircraft and shared in the destruction of another. During the first three months of Normandy
Flight Lieutenant Husband destroyed another enemy aircraft. More recently this officer has been engaged
on low level operations and against some of the enemy's most heavily defended
targets. Throughout he has displayed
fearlessness in the face of the enemy and great devotion to duty.
NOTE: Public Records Office Air 2/9045 has
recommendation dated 14 November 1844 when he had flown 171 sorties (320
operation hours); text much more detailed than that published:
This officer is now on his second tour of
operations, having completed his first tour in Africa where he destroyed one
enemy aircraft and assisted in the destruction of a second. Flying Officer
Husband joined this squadron on June 4th, 1944. His ability and daring were
soon recognized by his fellow pilots and his eagerness to attack the enemy both
in the air and on the ground, no matter what the odds, was admired by all.
During the first three months of the invasion
he destroyed another enemy aircraft, and through his persistent attacks against
ground targets destroyed or damaged over 50 enemy vehicles, often against
extremely heavy flak opposition. During the hectic days of the Arnhem parachute
dropping operations, he destroyed a further two enemy aircraft on one sortie,
bring his total number of aircraft destroyed to 4 1/3. Latterly, this officer has been engaged in
dive-bombing railway communication and ground staffing locomotives, which are
among the most heavily defended enemy targets. However, his fearlessness and
dauntless courage have again come to the fore and he pressed home his attacks
with absolute disregard for his personal safety, achieving remarkable results.
Flying Officer Husband's devotion to duty,
regardless of the task, has been an inspiration and an example to the other
pilots in the Wing.
*
* * * *
HUSBAND, P/O Max Lewis (J88082) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.578 Squadron - Award effective 4 November 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 17 November 1944 and AFRO 239/45 dated 9 February 1945. Born in Saskatchewan, 1921; home in Robsart,
Saskatchewan. Enlisted in Vancouver, 13
April 1942. Trained at No.4 ITS and No.3
AOS (graduated 14 May 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 2/8827 has recommendation dated 22 August 1944 when he had flown 36
sorties (165 hours two minutes).
(*
denotes daylight sortie)
20 Apr 44 Ottignes
(4.43) 6 July
44 Croixdale (3.54)*
22 Apr 44 Dusseldorf
(4.44) 9 July 44 Les Cartelliers
24 Apr 44 Karlsruhe
(6.56) (3.50)*
26 Apr 44 Ville
Neuve (5.26) 12
Jul 44 Thiverny (4.39)*
27 Apr 44 Aulnoye
(4.37) 15 Jul
44 Nucourt (4.32)
30 Apr 44 Acheres
(4.50) 17 Jul
44 Bois de la Haie
22 May 44 Orleans
(5.22) (3.46)*
24 May 44 Aachen
(4.27) 18
Jul 44 Vaires (4.35)*
27 May 44 Bourg
Leopold (4.46) 20 Jul 44 Bottrop (4.21)
31 May 44 Trappes
(5.28) 24 Jul
44 Stuttgart (7.48)
2 June 44 Harinzeles
(3.24) 28 Jul 44 Foret de Nieppe
4 June 44 Boulogne
(3.40) (3.40)*
5 June 44 Mont
Fleury (4.55) 30
Jul 44 Battle area (4.12)*
6 June 44 Chateaudun
(5.48) 1 Aug 44 Anderbelke (3.11)*
8 June 44 Alencon
(6.41) 2 Aug
44 Le Nieppe (3.22)*
11 Jun 44 Massy
Palaiseau (4.47) 3 Aug 44 Foret de Nieppe
12 Jun 44 Amiens
(4.24) (3.24)*
15 Jun 44 Foulliard
Dump (5.15) 5 Aug 44 Hazelbrouck (3.00)*
22 Jun 44 Siracourt
(4.02)* 9 Aug 44 Foret de Mormal
4 July 44 St.Martin
l'Hortier (4.01)*
(3.49)* 18
Aug 44 Sterkrade (4.43)
Pilot Officer Husband has carried out 36
operations totalling 165.02 hours, taking part in many attacks upon many
industrial, strategical and tactical
targets in Germany and the occupied countries.
This navigator has displayed an extremely high
standard of work throughout his varied operational career which has involved
journeys to many strongly defended targets over considerable distances, many of
which were carried out under difficult weather conditions and in the face of
bitter and sustained opposition.
Sergeant [sic] Husband never allowed himself to be discouraged in any
way and has coped with every task set him with skill and accuracy.
In addition, his quiet, confident nature and
calmly resourceful manner have been maintained consistently throughout each
operation. He has contributed a vital
part towards the success of his crew which he led unerringly to the
destinations for which they set out.
It is recommended that he should receive the
award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
*
* * * *
HUSBAND, Sergeant Robert Patrick (R98184) - Mention
in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 1729/44 dated 11 August 1944. No citation in AFRO.
*
* * * *
HUSBAND, Sergeant Robert Patrick (R143172) - Mention
in Despatches - Station Leeming (AFRO gives unit as No.63 Base) - Award
effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO
425/45 dated 9 March 1945. Home in
Vancouver; enlisted there 24 November 1941.
DHist file 181.009 D.2619 (RG.24 Vol.20628) has recommendation for a BEM
dated 30 August 1944. Recommended for
BEM again, 30 January 1945 (same file).
NCO in charge of Station Orderly Room.
Enlisting 24.11.41, Sergeant Husband was
posted overseas 28.10.42. Since 19.11.42
he has been at Leeming. During this
period he has shown himself to be an outstanding tradesman and NCO of the
highest order. His administrative and
organizing ability is extremely efficient, and his knowledge of service matters
is remarkable. Changing staff personnel,
new regulations and organization, sudden demands - all have been met by
Sergeant Husband and problems thus created have been overcome so smoothly that
their existence was difficult to detect.
Respected and admired by all with whom he works, Sergeant Husband has
made an outstanding contribution to the life of this Station. Already Mentioned in Despatches in the New
Years Honours List of 1944, he is strongly recommended for the award of the
British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service.
*
* * * *
HUSTON, F/L Samuel (J19887) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.428 Squadron - Award effective 5 February 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 16 February 1945 and AFRO 563/45 dated 29 March 1945. Born in Toronto, 1918; home there. Enlisted in Toronto, 4 April 1942. Trained at
No.6 ITS (graduated 9 November 1942), No.20 EFTS (graduated 5 February 1943)
and No.16 SFTS (graduated 28 May 1943). Commissioned 1944. 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.3260
(RG.24 Vol.20637) has recommendation dated 16 November 1944 when he had flown
33 sorties (193 hours 55 minutes), 24 May to 4 November 1944.
As captain of aircraft this officer has shown
exceptional coolness, great courage and determination coupled with fine
leadership. His calm confidence and
obvious ability have maintained a high degree of morale in his crew and he has
set a praiseworthy example to all. On
one occasion his Flight Engineer was injured immediately prior to
take-off. He received a spare and,
despite the loss of time, took off and bombed the target on time. His sorties include many major targets
including Wesseling, Kiel, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Bremen, Russelheim, Stettin,
Emden, Domburg, Dortmund, Duisburg, Cologne, Oberhausen and Bochum as well as
many targets requiring great precision and timing such as St.Leu, Foret de
Chantilly, Caen and Bois de Cassan.
*
* * * *
HUSTON, Sergeant William Lenard Ross (R85380)
- British Empire Medal - No.436 Squadron (AFRO identifies unit only as
"Overseas") - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London Gazette
of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Home in Regina. Enlisted in Regina, 6 February 1941. Public Records Office document Air 2/9139
gives unit and citation.
This airman has been largely responsible for
the improved field kitchen facilities at many units in the Burma theatre. As NCO in charge of an advance party on a
forward airfield he has displayed keen initiative and resourcefulness in
directing the construction of field kitchens, and a high standard has been
reached such as has never been attained in this theatre. By his untiring efforts much of the credit
for the perfection of easily constructed and simple jet ranges, which have been
adapted to stoves, water boilers, dishwashers and ovens, is due to Sergeant
Huston. The design of his field kitchens has been acclaimed by
the highest catering authorities in ACSEA.
He has shown untiring energy and great devotion to duty.
*
* * * *
HUTCHEON, F/O Angus (J86648) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.425 Squadron - Award effective 5 February 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 20 February 1945 and AFRO 563/45 dated 29 March 1945. Born in Port Arthur, Ontario; home
there. Was a clerk prior to
enlistment. Enlisted in Port Arthur, 24
June 1942. Trained at No.4 ITS
(graduated 1 January 1943), No.5 EFTS (graduated 19 March 1943) and No.3 SFTS
(graduated 23 July 1943). Commissioned
1944. 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.1730
(PAC RG.24 Vol.20607) has recommendation dated 14 November 1944:
On a daylight operation over the strongly
defended city of Gelsenkirchin in the Ruhr Valley on 6th November 1944, Flying
Officer Hutcheon encountered severe difficulties when the port outer engine of
his Halifax bomber failed shortly before reaching the target. Undaunted by the fact that he could hardly
hold his operational height and airspeed, this officer pressed home his attack
with the utmost determination. The
successful completion of this operational flight was due to Flying Officer
Hutcheon's fine offensive spirit and keen desire to come to grips with the
enemy, no matter how great are the odds against him. His cheerful confidence and cool courage have
inspired a high standard of morale in his crew.
*
* * * *
HUTCHEON, F/O Donald Robert (J21893) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.434 Squadron - Award effective 4 November 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 14 November 1944 and AFRO 239/45 dated 9 February 1945. Born in Davidson, Saskatchewan, 1922; home
there. Enlisted in Regina, 31 October
1941. Trained at No.4 ITS (graduated 22
May 1942) and No.2 AOS (graduated 11 September 1942). Commissioned 1942.
This officer has participated in many sorties,
the majority of which have been against heavily defended German targets. On one occasion his aircraft was attacked by
an enemy night fighter and the petrol tanks holed, causing a serious shortage
of petrol. Flying Officer Hutcheon worked out a shorter course back for the
return flight which enabled the crew to leave the aircraft by parachute over
this country. Throughout his tour this officer has maintained a high standard
of courage, cheerful confidence and devotion to duty.
*
* * * *
HUTCHINGS, FS (now P/O) Frederick John
(R167566/J88139) - Distinguished Flying Medal - No.103 Squadron - Award
effective 2 October 1944 as per London Gazette dated 13 October 1944 and
AFRO 2637/44 dated 8 December 1944. Born
in Beaford, England, 1923; home in Leader, Saskatchewan. Was a teacher prior to enlistment. Enlisted in Regina, 1 June 1942. Trained at No.7 ITS (graduated 18 December
1942) and No.7 AOS (graduated 28 May 1943).
No citation other than "completed...numerous operations against the
enemy in the course of which they have invariably displayed the utmost
fortitude, courage and devotion to duty."
Public Records Office Air 2/9026 has recommendation by W/C J.H. St. John
dated 17 July 1944 when he had flown 28 ½ sorties (152
hours 55 minutes), 15 March to 24 June 1944.
15 Mar 44 Stuttgart 15 May
44 GARDENING
18 Mar 44 Frankfurt 22 May
44 Duisburg
22 Mar 44 Frankfurt 23 May
44 Dortmund
24 Mar 44 Berlin 24
May 44 Aachen
26 Mar 44 Essen 27
May 44 Aachen
18 Apr 44 Rouen 2
June 44 Calais
20 Apr 44 Cologne 3 June
44 Wimerauk
22 Apr 44 Dusseldorf 5 June 44 Crisbecq
24 Apr 44 Karlsruhe 14 June
44 Le Havre
26 Apr 44 Essen 16
June 44 Sterkrade
27 Apr 44 Friedrichshafen 17 June 44 Aulnoye
1 May 44 Lyons 22
June 44 Calais
9 May 44 Mardyck 23 June
44 Saintes
10 May 44 GARDENING 24 June 44 Flers
12 May 44 GARDENING
Flight Sergeant Hutchings, a Canadian, joined
No.103 Squadron on 17th February 1944, since when he has completed 28 ½ operational sorties totalling 152 hours 55 minutes.
Loyal to a degree, and serious minded, this
Non-Commissioned Officer has shown to a very high degree those qualities of
courage, tenacity and coolness under fire so essential to a successful Bomb
Aimer.
This Non-Commissioned Officer's tour of
operations has included attacks on some of the most important and heavily
defended operational targets in enemy territory in addition to several
successful attacks on railway marshalling yards and operations in support of
the invasion of France.
By his dogged determination, skill and
enthusiasm, he has been of the greatest assistance to his Captain and an
inspiration to the crew.
I strongly recommend that his fine
achievements be recognized by the non-immediate award of the Distinguished
Flying Cross.
*
* * * *
HUTCHINS, F/O Arthur William (J89308) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.426 Squadron - Award effective 5 July 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 20 July 1945 and AFRO 1619/45 dated 19 October 1945. Born in Toronto, 1920; home there. Was a costing clerk prior to enlistment. Enlisted in Toronto, 25 August 1941. Trained at No.5 ITS (graduated 30 January
1942), No.12 EFTS (graduated 27 March 1942) and No.8 SFTS (graduated 11
September 1943). Commissioned 1944. 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.2818 (RG.24 Vol.20627) has recommendation by W/C C.M. Black dated 1
April 1945 when he had completed 36 sorties (219 hours 50 minutes) between 14
October 1944 and 21 March 1945.
Flying Officer Hutchins has completed a
strenuous tour of operations during which he has attacked many important
tactical targets in Germany. This
officer has an excellent record of successful bombing on all his missions and
the outstanding success of his crew on operations has been largely due to the
efficient and determined manner in which he has carried out his duties as a
captain of aircraft. Such devotion to
duty should, I feel, be recognized and I therefore strongly recommend the award
of the Non-Immediate Distinguished Flying Cross.
*
* * * *
HUTCHINSON, F/O Albert Hewitson (J95266) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.435 Squadron - Award effective 27 March 1946 as per London
Gazette dated 5 April 1946 and AFRO 497/46 dated 17 May 1946. Home in Trail, British Columbia. Enlisted in Calgary, 27 May 1941. Trained at No.3 WS (graduated 18 December
1941) and No.8 BGS (graduated 2 February 1942).
Throughout a large number of operational
sorties this officer has proved to be a wireless operator (air) of outstanding
ability and skill. He has completed a
tour of duty flying on transport support operations over Burma. At all times Flying Officer Hutchinson has
set a high standard of keenness and devotion to duty.
*
* * * *
HUTCHINSON, F/L Bertrand (J5063) - Mention
in Despatches - No.10 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 1 January 1944 as
per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January
1944. Born 15 June 1917 at Wallhill, New
York. Enlisted in Montreal, 2 October
1940. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 27
November 1940), No.8 EFTS (graduated 15 January 1941), and No.3 SFTS (graduated
4 May 1941). A Press Release at time of
MiD mentioned his having a "Croix de Guerre, awarded during this
war." Was this before his
enlistment in the RCAF ?
This officer has been engaged on
anti-submarine operational duties over the North Atlantic for the past
twenty-five months. He was one of the
first captains who bore the load of mid-ocean operations during exceedingly bad
weather conditions, when the performance, endurance and range of aircraft and
the employment of communication and search equipment were still experimental. Flight Lieutenant Hutchinson has displayed
courage and ability as an operational captain.
*
* * * *
HUTCHINSON, F/O Edgar Bruce (J16831) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.425 Squadron - Award effective 1 September 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 15 September 1944 and AFRO 2373/44 dated 3 November
1944. Born in Anderdon, Ontario, 1921;
home in Amherstburg, Ontario. Educated
at University of Toronto. Enlisted in
Windsor, Ontario, 15 January 1941.
Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 9 June 1941), No.4 AOS (graduated 1
September 1941), No.1 BGS (graduated 13 October 1941) and No.2 ANS (graduated
10 November 1941). Flew two tours. Commissioned 1944. 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.1730 (PAC RG.24 Vol.20607) has recommendation (May
1944). NOTE: DHist file 181.009 D.5526 (RG.24
Vol.20667) has recommendation for another DFC dated 20 July 1944 when he was with
No.431 Squadron and had completed 47 sorties (239 hours 30 minutes) in tours
lasting 17 June 1942 to 25 May 1943 (29 sorties) and 6 March to 7 July
1944. The latter not granted; following
for earlier recommendation.
This officer has completed a large number of
sorties in an exemplary manner against nearly all the major targets in
Germany. He completed his first tour
last summer and is now well into his second tour. As a navigator, he has done an excellent job
and has inspired his crew with great confidence. His cheerfulness, devotion to duty, and
excellent work as navigator over a long period and against such heavily
defended targets is a fine example for the rest of this squadron.
*
* * * *
HUTCHINSON, F/L Rowan Theodore (J5445) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.414 Squadron - Award effective 20 September 1943 as per London
Gazette dated 1 October 1943 and AFRO 2258/43 dated 5 November 1943. Born in Toronto, 1917; home in New Liskeard,
Ontario. Enlisted in Toronto, 14 August
1940. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 16
December 1940), No.6 EFTS (graduated 7 February 1941) and No.2 SFTS (graduated
23 May 1942). With No.401 Squadron, 14 January 1942 to 27 April 1942, No.5(P)
AFU 27 April 1942 to 11 August 1942 and No.414 Squadron, 11 August 1942 to 1
October 1944. Credited F/O Larry Doherty
(MIA) with saving his life at cost of his own in action with FW.190. Commissioned 1941.
Flying Officer [sic] Hutchinson has displayed
a very keen fighting spirit throughout operations. He has taken part in numerous sorties and has
damaged a number of locomotives in enemy territory. On one occasion he was engaged by three enemy
fighters and continued the combat for twenty minutes until his assailants
retired. For two hours afterwards he did not leave the vessel he was escorting,
thus showing great devotion to duty against heavy odds. This officer has always pressed home his
attacks with great determination.
*
* * * *
HUTCHISON, W/C James Alexander (C1142) - Officer,
Order of the British Empire - No.2 ITS - Award effective 1 January 1943 as
per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943 -
Born in Fordwich, Ontario, 7 May 1893.
In RNAS and RAF, 1916-1919.
Joined RCAF as Administrative Officer, September 1939; served at No.2 ITS
(Regina) and No.4 ITS (Edmonton), and later was CO, No.3 PRC, Bournemouth. Retired 14 May 1946. Awarded US Medal for Freedom, 1947. Died in UK, 8 September 1969. The following citation was found in Governor
General's Records, RG.7 Group 26, File 190-I (1943 dossier).
Wing Commander Hutchison has been Commanding
Officer of Initial Training Schools in this Command for the past two
years. During this period he has devoted
his time and energies exclusively and whole-heartedly to organizing and
training. He succeeded in overcoming
quickly all the usual difficulties to be experienced at new units, and a marked
degree of efficiency in schools under his command has already been evident.
HUTCHISON, G/C James Alexander, OBE (C1142) - Medal
of Freedom with Bronze Palm - Award effective 25 July 1947 as per AFRO
403/47 of that date. Presented 14 August
1947 by Captain R.A. Weekley, USAF, Edmonton.
Citation provided 26 May 1947 by Colonel Jack C. Hodgson, Military
Attache writing to AFHQ.
Group Captain James Alexander Hutchinson,
Royal Canadian Air Force, performed meritorious services from June 1941 to
March 1946. As commanding officer, No.4
Initial Training School, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, through his
resourcefulness, tact and attitude of helpfulness, he rendered services of
inestimable value to the United States Forces in Canada. The cordial and effective co-operation he
constantly displayed was an important factor in the successful accomplishment
of the joint objective.
*
* * * *
HUTT, F/L (now S/L) Kenneth John (C1084) - Mention
in Despatches - No.11 Squadron (Canada) - Awarded 1 January 1943 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943. Born in Calgary, 11 March 1918. Home in Vancouver; enlisted there 13 October
1939.
This officer has flown 166 hours on 44
operational flights in the period 1 December 1941 to 23 August 1942. In the interval he has done an additional 165
hours, the great majority of which has consisted of instructing new pilots in
the squadron. Flight Lieutenant Hutt is
exceedingly able and willing in the performance of whatever duty arises and in
addition enjoys the confidence, respect and goodwill of all with whom he comes
in contact.
*
* * * *
HUTTON, W/C Douglas Verity (C4088) - Mention
in Despatches - No.6 Group Headquarters (AFRO only gives unit as
"Overseas") - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette
of that date and AFRO 1395/45 dated 31 August 1945. Born in Brantford, Ontario, 9 October 1902;
educated there, 1909-1920; attended University of Toronto, 1920-1927 (School of
Medicine including three years postgraduate work in Paediatrics and
Contagion). Practised medicine in
Toronto thereafter. Enlisted in Toronto, 2 February 1941 and commissioned; posted
to Recruiting Centre, Montreal, 17 March 1941;
promoted Flight Lieutenant with effect from 3 May 1941; posted to
"Y" Depot, Halifax, 3 March 1942; embarked from Canada, 30 April
1942; arrived in Britain 13 May 1942; to No.408 Squadron, 26 May 1942; to
Station Leeming, 14 January 1943 and promoted Squadron Leader; at various times
attached to No.6 Group Headquarters, and finally posted to that headquarters on
21 May 1944 with promotion to Wing Commander.
Repatriated to Greenwood, Nova Scotia, 7 August 1945; released 2 October
1945. Rejoined RCAF Auxiliary, 1 October
1950 to 1 March 1952 as Commanding Officer to No.4011 Reserve Medical Unit,
Windsor, Ontario. No citation.
HUTTON, W/C Douglas Verity (C4088) - Officer,
Order of the British Empire - No.6 Group Headquarters (AFRO only gives unit
as "Overseas") - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. No citation.
NOTE: Although no citations or recommendations
for his awards have been found, the following statements by his superiors:
This officer has done a lot to help morale as
well as keep the physical fitness of the squadron at a high standard. (W/C W.D.
Ferris, No.408 Squadron, 14 January 1943).
This officer is very proficient in the discharge
of his duties as Station medical Officer and time has no meaning for him. He is always trying to help others and is
very reliable, particularly as a Medical Officer. He has many friends and as President of the
Mess Committee has done a good job. Has
initiative and good ideas which he is always bringing forward. A very good officer and doctor. (S/L
J.M.J.G.A. Janin, Station Leeming, 24 September 1943).
Previous to his present appointment as Senior
Medical Officer, No.6 Group, he carried out the duties of a Station Medical
Officer with considerable efficiency. As
Senior Medical Officer Group since May 1944 he shows evidence of proving
capable. (A/V/M A. Baker, Senior Medical Officer for Bomber Command, 14 September
1944).
Intensely interested in his duties. Has an excellent contact with air crew, and
works hard. Keeps his finger on the
pulse of the general health and sanitation situation at all times. (A/V/M C.M.
McEwen, No.6 Group Headquarters, 3 February 1945).
*
* * * *
HUTTON, W/C Edward Arnold Denys (C1124) - Mention
in Despatches - Bomber Command Headquarters - Award effective 14 June 1945
as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1395/45 dated 31 August
1945. Born in Manchester, England, 16
February 1909. Educated at Polytechnical
School, London. Signalman, 10th
Divisional Signals (Militia), 1932-1934. Enlisted as an airman in RCAF,
Winnipeg, 4 October 1934 as a radio technician.
Trained at Camp Borden. On
coastal patrols out of Dartmouth, 1935-1936.
Signals instructor with No.112 (Auxiliary) Squadron, Winnipeg,
1937-1938; signals instructor, Wireless School, Trenton, 1939. Assisted in formation of Nos.1 and 2 Wireless
Schools, 1940. Co-operated with De
Havilland Aircraft to develop radio training aircraft.At AFHQ, Ottawa,
1941-1944 as Staff Officer in Charge, Signals, Training; also attended No.2
Course, RCAF Staff College.
Headquarters, Bomber Command, 1944-1945 as Staff Officer, radio
Maintenance; on nucleus planning staff for TIGER FORCE. Late in 1945 he went to No.84 Group, BAFO
(signals intelligence and disarmament). Canadian Joint Staff, Washington,
1946-1947 (Chief Signals Officer and Canadian representative on various signals
agencies). AFHQ, Ottawa, 1948 as
Director of Signals. Commanding
Officer, RCAF Station Clinton, 1951.
Commissioned as a Flying Officer, 6 October 1939; Flight Lieutenant in
1940; Squadron Leader in 1941; Wing Commander 5 August 1942; Group Captain
1949.
*
* * * *
HUTTON, P/O George Enderby (J93462) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.425 Squadron - Award effective 10 May 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 25 May 1945 and AFRO 1291/45 dated 10 August 1945. Born in Toronto, 1924; home there. Educated at Laval University before becoming
telephone repairman. Served in Royal
Canadian Artillery. Enlisted in Toronto,
10 November 1942. Trained at No.9 BGS
(graduated 28 January 1944).
Commissioned December 1944. 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.1731 (PAC RG.24 Vol.20608) has recommendation dated 18 December 1944
when he had flown 17 sorties (90 hours 40 minutes):
On October 14th, 1944, the crew of which
Flight Sergeant Hutton was the rear gunner were detailed to bomb Duisburg,
Germany. When the aircraft was about
twenty minutes flying time from the target, this N.C.O. sighted a twin engine
fighter. He immediately advised the
pilot and gave evasive action to port.
As the enemy dove to attack, Flight Sergeant Hutton opened fire on the
enemy fighter. The enemy aircraft broke
away and came back for a second attack.
The eighty (80) rounds of ammunition fired by
the rear gunner sent the enemy into a dive and [it] disappeared below. Very successful bombing was carried out
without further incident.
Displaying exceptional coolness and precision
under enemy opposition, Flight Sergeant Hutton, by his skill and direction,
averted an attack which might have been disastrous to his crew. Such gallantry on operations is worthy of
highest praise.
*
* * * *
HUYCK, FS Jack Jinks (R60758) - British
Empire Medal - No.10 Repair Depot - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London
Gazette of that date and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. Cited with FS
P.C. Jacobs. Home in Strome, Alberta.
Enlisted in Edmonton, 10 June 1940.
At Armament School, Trenton, to February 1941 when he went to No.2
Wireless School, Calgary. Posted in July
1942 to No.4 Training Command Mobile
Maintenance Unit where he did fieldwork on bomb sights and turrets. Transferred to No.10 Repair Depot, Calgary
(1945-1949), then to No.11 Supply Depot (Calgary) and in 1954 to CEPE AAED
(Edmonton). Later that year to Cold
Lake. With CEPE to July 1961 when sent to Bagotville. On 20 January 1962 was commended by Chief of
Air Staff for modifications to bomb shackle assembly adopted by RCAF; presented
with binoculars, 2 February 1962, by G/C E.H.M. Walsh, Commanding Officer Station
Bagotville. Other suggestions accepted were for better way to remove nose cones
from CF-100, modified drogue gun on CF-100 ejection seats and improved jettison
mechanism on CF-100 rocket pod tail cones.
These non-commissioned officers have been employed
as armourers at this station and throughout their period of duty here have at
all times taken a very keen interest in their work, displaying outstanding
devotion to duty. They successfully
designed a modification increasing the rotation of the turret on Bristol
aircraft, which has been introduced in all Bolingbroke gunnery trainers. This has resulted in a great improvement in
gunnery training at all Bombing and Gunnery Schools. The initiative and forethought of these
non-commissioned officers are most praiseworthy.
*
* * * *
HYDE, WO1 (now P/O) Kenneth Thompson
(R60260/J96534) - Mention in Despatches - No.420 Squadron - Award
effective 24 December 1946 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO
17/47 dated 10 January 1947. Home in
Calgary; enlisted there 29 June 1940.
Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 17 August 1940), No.2 AOS (graduated 21
December 1940), No.4 BGS (graduated 2 February 1941), and No.1 ANS (graduated
20 March 1941).
*
* * * *
HYDE, FS Richard Carl (R132080) - Distinguished
Flying Medal - No.78 Squadron - Award effective 5 February 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 11 February 1944 and AFRO 644/44 dated 24 March 1944. Born in Manor, Saskatchewan, 1923; home
there. Was a farmer prior to
enlistment. Enlisted in Regina, 24
September 1941. Trained at No.2 WS
(graduated 25 May 1942) and No.3 BGS (graduated 20 November 1942). Public Records Office Air 2/8782 confirms
that he is an air gunner; recommended when he had flown 23 sorties (163 hours).
Flight Sergeant Hyde has completed a tour of
operational duty, during which he has participated in attacks on some of the
most heavily defended targets in Germany.
His coolness and exceptional fearlessness in the face of the enemy have
played no small in the successes achieved by his crew. On one occasion he shared in the destruction
of an enemy aircraft. This airman's work
on the ground has been of the highest standard and he has consistently
displayed enthusiasm and devotion to duty.
*
* * * *
HYNAM, P/O Graham Stanley (J15652) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.420 Squadron - Award effective 31 December 1942 as per London
Gazette dated 12 January 1943 and AFRO 232/43 dated 12 February 1943. Born in New Tredegar, Montana, 1920; home in
Akron, Ohio. Enlisted in Niagara Falls,
24 October 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS
(graduated 21 February 1941), No.10 EFTS
(graduated 22 April 1941), and No.8 SFTS (graduated 27 July 1941). Commissioned June 1942.
This officer, who has taken part in attacks on
many of the enemy's most heavily defended targets, has achieved success with
almost unfailing regularity. He is a
gallant and determined captain of aircraft, who has always pressed home his
attacks with the greatest resolve and spirit and has set an excellent example
to all.
*
* * * *
HYNDMAN, S/L Roy Hall (C1628) - Commended
for Valuable Services in the Air - No.6 SFTS - Awarded 16 April 1943 as per
London Gazette of 13 April 1943 and AFRO 1035/43 dated 4 June 1943 -
Born in Ottawa, 23 January 1913;
enlisted there, 29 January 1940 - Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 17 May
1940), Trenton (graduated 16 June 1940) and No.1 SFTS (graduated 5 October
1940). Awarded AFC, 1 January 1944.
CHECK AFRO FOR UNIT - 5 SFTS or 6 SFTS.
Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26, Volume 57, File 190-I) has
citation (unit given as No.6 SFTS).
The devotion to duty and energetic and capable
manner displayed by this officer, especially in connection with flying
instructor duties and as Commander of his Squadron, are an inspiration to his
pupils and to other instructors. His
flying instructional hours are approximately 1,000 completed over a period of
two years.
HYNDMAN, S/L Roy Hall (C1628) - Air Force
Cross - No.5 SFTS - Award effective 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette
of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944. Previously Commended, 16 April 1943 (which
see for biographical details).
This officer, by his untiring energy and
devotion to duty, has set a splendid example to all ranks serving under
him. He is a very capable pilot and as a
flying instructor, flight commander and squadron commander he has built up a
splendid record. By a keen and
determined manner in the carrying out of all his duties Squadron Leader Hyndman
has greatly contributed to the Combined Training Establishment.
*
* * * *
HYNDMAN, F/O William Wesley Burton (J37118) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.158 Squadron - Award effective 5 July 1945 as per London
Gazette dated 20 July 1945 and AFRO 1619/45 dated 19 October 1945. Born in Lachine, Quebec, 1924; home
there. Was a draughtsman prior to
enlistment. Enlisted in Montreal, 15
September 1942. Trained at No.5 ITS
(graduated 1 May 1943), No.10 EFTS (graduated 25 June 1943) and No.8 SFTS
(graduated 15 October 1943).
Commissioned 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 2/9081 has
recommendation dated 15 March 1945 when he had flown 36 sorties (211 hours two
minutes), 15 October 1944 to 11 March 1945.
NOTE: sortie list including times almost identical to that of F/O L.H.
Kemp suggesting they were same crew.
15 Oct 44 Wilhelmshaven
(3.45) Good attack; many
fires.
25 Oct 44 Essen
(5.18) Hit
Krupp works.
29 Oct 44 Zoutelande
(3.30) Bombed target.
30 Oct 44 Cologne
(6.22) Bombed
through clouds.
2 Nov 44 Dusseldorf
(5.51) Many fires;
heavy attack.
4 Nov 44 Bochum
(4.55) Successful.
6 Nov 44 Gelsenkirchen
(4.39) Good bombing and
many fires.
29 Nov 44 Essen
(6.12) Successful
attack.
30 Nov 44 Duisburg
(6.09) Bombed
through clouds.
2 Dec 44 Hagen
(6.33) do.
5 Dec 44 Soest
(6.17) Bombed
aiming point.
6 Dec 44 Osnabruck
(6.08) Bombed
through cloud.
21 Dec 44 Cologne/Nippes
(5.51) do.
24 Dec 44 Essen/Mulheim
a/f Bombed airfield.
26 Dec 44 St.Vith
(4.57) Bombed
aiming point.
28 Dec 44 Opladen
(5.41) Bombed
through cloud.
29 Dec 44 Coblenz
(6.03) Bombed
marshalling yard.
30 Dec 44 Cologne
(6.03) Bombed
through clouds.
1 Jan 45 Dortmund
(4.35) Successful
attack.
5 Jan 45 Hanover
(4.57) Bombed
through cloud.
6 Jan 45 Hanau
(6.31) do.
14 Jan 45 Saarbrucken
(6.51) Good attack; A/P
bombed.
16 Jan 45 Magdeburg
(5.58) Concentrated
fires seen.
3 Feb 45 Bottrop
(4.00) Bombed
as ordered.
4 Feb 45 Gelsenkirchen
(5.23) Cloud over target;
bombed.
7 Feb 45 Goch
(6.36) Recalled
by Master Bomber.
9 Feb 45 Wanne-Eickel
(6.05) Many fires; bombed
target.
13 Feb 45 Bohlen
(8.29) Bombed
as ordered.
14 Feb 45 Chemnitz
(8.20) Concentrated
fires.
21 Feb 45 Worms
(6.41) Bombed
target; many fires.
23 Feb 45 Essen
(5.38) Successful
attack; cloudy.
24 Feb 45 Kamen
(5.59) Bombed
in cloud.
27 Feb 45 Mainz
(6.31) do.
2 Mar 45 Cologne
(5.28) Successful
sortie.
5 Mar 45 Chemnitz
(8.35) Cloud;
bombed target.
11 Mar 45 Essen
(5.12) Bombed
in cloud.
Flying Officer Hyndman has just completed a
tour of 36 operational sorties as a pilot in Halifax III aircraft with No.158
Squadron. It has been a tour
distinguished by able airmanship and coolness and courage of a very high order.
All but one of his sorties have been to
targets in the most heavily defended areas of Germany but, whatever the odds,
he has never hesitated to press home his attack and to complete the mission for
which he was briefed.
Keen to fly against the enemy on every
possible occasion, he was a constant source of inspiration to a first class
crew. His natural sense of leadership
brought them safely through many hazards.
It is recommended that the outstanding
operational record of this pilot, his courage in the face of enemy fire and his
unfailing devotion to duty throughout an excellent tour be recognized by the
award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
*
* * * *
HYSLOP, F/L Murray Carslaw (J17380) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.39 Squadron - Award effective 15 May 1944 as per London
Gazette dated 23 May 1944 and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944. Born in Edmonton, 1912; home there. Enlisted in Edmonton, 15 March 1941. Trained at No.4 ITS (graduated 26 July 1941),
No.16 EFTS (graduated 13 September 1941) and No.10 SFTS (graduated 19 December
1941). See article by him and Douglas G.
Faulder, "Mediterranean Torpedo Pilot", in Journal of the Canadian
Aviation Historical Society, Volume 35, No.1.
Flight Lieutenant Hyslop has completed
numerous operational sorties of a varied nature. He has taken part in mine-laying operations,
night bombing sorties, convoy escort and anti-submarine patrols. This officer has done much work in connection
with air/sea rescue providing cover for air/sea rescue aircraft in enemy
waters. During fighter patrols Flight
Lieutenant Hyslop has been credited with the destruction of two enemy aircraft.