DEAN, CLIFTON MARLYN AC2 R183731. From Elmvale, Ontario. Died Jan 11/43 age 32. #5 Manning Depot, Lachine, Quebec. Death by natural causes while at Lachine. AirCraftman Second Class Dean is buried in Elmvale Cemetery, Elmvale, Ontario.

DEAN, CYRIL ARMSTRONG WO2(AG) R108725 MiD.  From Toronto, Ontario. Died Nov 14/43 age 26. #82 Operational Training Unit. Death by natural causes while in the Osgodsby Isolation Hospital, Mark Rasen, Lincolnshire, England. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Dean is buried in the Peel Green Cemetery, Eccles, Lancashire, England. Addendum: – Mention in Despatches – No.46 Squadron (deceased) – Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 721/45 dated 27 April 1945. Home in Toronto; enlisted there 11 June 1941. Trained at No.4 BGS (graduated 28 September 1942). Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DEAN, DOUGLAS DELBERT SGT(P) R106609. From Tacoma, Washington, U.S.A. Killed Apr 9/42 age 20. #10 Service Flying Training School, Dauphin, Manitoba. Sgt Dean and LAC S.F. Bradley (RNZAF) were on an instrument flying practice and were both killed when Cessna Crane aircraft #7957 crashed and burned eight miles south-west of Makinak, Manitoba. Sergeant Pilot Dean is buried in the Masonic Cemetery at Olympia, Washington, U.S.A.

DEAN, GEORGE P/O(P) J88518//R106495. From Pine Falls, Manitoba. Killed in Action Feb 7/44 age 23. #18 Squadron (Anima Et Fide). P/O Dean, Sgt S.W. Clarke (RAF), and two others of the crew, not Canadians were all killed when their Boston aircraft #W 8367 was shot down at Campo Verano, Rome whilst attacking roads north and east of Rome. Pilot Officer Pilot Dean was buried at Campo Verano, exhumed, and reinterred in the Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Rome, Italy.

DEAN, GEORGE ALBERT EARL SGT(AG) R186039. From Waterford, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 27/43 age 19. #77 Squadron (Esse Potius Quam Vicleri). Target – Hanover, Germany. Please see Shelton P.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Dean has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DEAN, HERBERT ANTHONY JOSEPH AC1 R100106 – clerk. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Died Aug 22/41 age 21. #1 Air Navigation School, Rivers, Manitoba. AC1 Dean died in an auto accident at Headingly, Manitoba. AirCraftman First Class Dean is buried in the St. Boniface Cemetery, St. Boniface, Manitoba.

DEAN, LLOYD HENRY WO2(P) R64483. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed Mar 3/43 age 27. #6 Service Flying Training School, Dunnville, Ontario. WO Dean and FS J.A. Paterson were on a navigational exercise and were both killed when Yale aircraft #3418 crashed four miles south-west of Orillia, Ontario on old Barrie Road. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Dean is buried in the United Church Cemetery, Fruitland, Ontario.

DEAN, MICHAEL JAMES WO2(WAG) R72371. From Fort Frances, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 1/43 age 21. #230 Squadron. Sunderland aircraft #N 9029 failed to return from a trip over enemy waters. Cpl. J. Barnard (RAF), Sgts V.F. Butcher (RAF), A.G. Daniels (RAF), W.H. Darge (RAF), LAC W.L. Purkiss (RAF), and FS Li. Webber (RAF) were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dean has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

DEAN, ROBERT TREVOR FS(BA) R181350. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Jan 1/44 age 22. #1667 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Sherven V.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Dean is buried in the Sleepyhillock Cemetery, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.

DEAN, ROSS WALKER FS(P) R152464, From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Oct 7/43 age 25. #9 Bombing and Gunnery School, Mont Joli, Quebec. Fairey Battle aircraft crashed. Please see McKinstry K. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Dean is buried in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

DEAN, SAMUEL DOUGLAS WO2(WAG) R58523. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Apr 5/42 age 21. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). WO Dean was on his second operation and was killed when his Hudson aircraft went down. Please see Murphy L.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dean is buried in the Cemetery at Frederikshavn, Jutland, Denmark.

DEAN, STANLEY WILLIAM P/O(BA) J24543. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 22/43 age 19. Lost at sea off the M.V. Amerika. Please see Clarke D.M. for casualty list and detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Dean has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

DEAN, WALTER KENNETH JR. LAC(P) R125962 – under training. From Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A. Killed Sep 13/42 age 20. RCAF Station, Rockcliffe, Ontario. Harvard aircraft #3106 was in a mid-air collision with Oxford aircraft #BG 297. Both aircraft crashed five miles west of Richmond, Ontario. LAC Dean was killed in the Harvard, Sgt S.V. Patterson, LAC F. Rash, and the pilot, WO J.R. Shanks, were all killed in the Oxford. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Dean is buried in the Elmwood Cemetery at Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A.

DEANE-FREEMAN, BRIAN F/O(N) J40506. From Esquimalt, British Columbia. Killed Aug 30/44 age 19. #14 Operational Training Unit (Keep With The Pack). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Pegg R.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Deane- Freeman is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

DEANE, ANTHONY DAVID WO2(WAG) R98396. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 23/43 age 22. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Halifax aircraft lost. Please see Vicary G. for casualty list and flight detail. WO Deane had been slightly injured on January 26, 1943 in a Wellington aircraft accident near 011erbrook Hamlet, Derbyshire, England. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Deane is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DEANE, KENNETH IGNATIUS JOSEPH WO1(WAG) R78952. From London, Ontario. Died Sep 2/43 age 22. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). WO Deane died in a railroad accident at Thomaby, Kelway, Yorkshire. He had flown twenty-four operations with #419 Squadron prior to his death. Warrant Officer Class I Wireless Operator Air Gunner Doane is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

DEARLOVE, LEWIS NELSON SGT(WAG) R93140. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 30/42 age 20. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus). Halifax aircraft lost during an attack against Bremen, Germany. Sgt A.G. McFee, WO W.E. Alcazar, F/L H. Liversidge (RAF), Sgts L.H. Bradbrook (RAF), and J.E.T. Foot (RAF) were also killed. One Canadian, Sgt J.W. Dumond, was taken Prisoner of War. There were three #405 Sqdn. aircraft lost in the same area on this date. Please see FS W.J. Harrell and Sgt C.S. Walsh for the crew lists of the other aircraft. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dearlove is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DEARNLEY, BRIAN PALMER Sub Lt(P) – Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. From Bolton, Lancashire, England. Killed in Action Oct 17/44 age 25. #817 Squadron – Fleet Air Arm. Sub. Lt Deamley launched off H.M.S. Indomitable and was killed in his Barrcuda aircraft during an attack on Nicobar Island. Sub-Lieutenant Pilot Dearnley is buried in the Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore.

DEATH, ARTHUR HENRY P/O(AG) J19181. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 31/44 age 23. #76 Squadron (Resolute). Halifax aircraft #LW 647 was shot down forty miles north-east of Frankfurt, Germany at Neider Moss, Germany, during a night trip to Nuremberg, Germany. P/O A.D. Maw was also killed and three of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. This was P/O Death’s 21st operation and his aircraft was one of 108 Allied aircraft lost this night. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Death was buried at Neider Moss, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

DEATHERAGE, GEORGE EDWARD P/O(AG) J92211//R222518. From Smiley, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Dec 17/44. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Molem). BROTHER to Walter David Deatherage. Target – Ulm, Germany. Please see Hine R.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Deatherage was buried at Albeck, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

DEATHERAGE, WALTER DAVID SGT(AG) R139948. From Smiley, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Sep 10/42 age 20. #14 Operational Training Unit (Keep With The Pack). BROTHER to George Edward Deatherage. Hampden aircraft lost. Please see Kerr J.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Deatherage was buried in the Parish Cemetery at Marl, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DEAVY, ARTHUR WILLIAM AC2 R111539. From Ottawa, Ontario. Died Jul 23/41 age 21. #1 Manning Depot, Toronto, Ontario. Death by natural causes while in the Civic Hospital at Ottawa, Ontario. AirCraftman Second Class Deavy is buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

DE BARTOK, ERNEST AKOS FREDERIC P/O(P) J15717 D.F.C. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 20/42 age 21. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Molem). Wellington aircraft was shot down at NovionPorcien, France. FS P.F. Brawley and four of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot de Bartok is buried in the Municipal Cemetery at Novion-Porcien. His name is also inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DE BELLEFEUILLE, JOSEPH PAUL GUY MARCEL FS(BA) R154021. From Pont-Viau, Quebec. Killed Aug 6/43 age 19. #23 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Solomka N. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Ammer De Bellefeuille is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

DE BOURKE, RICHARD WO2(P) R79049. From Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Killed in Action Mar 10/43 age 21. #112 Squadron (Swift In Destruction). WO De Bourke was killed when his Kittyhawk aircraft #FR 275 was shot down in Tunisia. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot De Bourke has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

DE BUSSAC, GEORGE HENRI P/O(P) J17554. From Lydden, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jun 22/43 age 21. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Spence M.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot de Bussac was buried in the Military Cemetery at Venlo, Limburg, Holland, exhumed, and reburied in the Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

DE CELLES, LEO LORNE NORMAN P/O(AG) J92028//R194225. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Feb 25/44 age 21. #460 Australia Squadron (Strike And Return). Lancaster aircraft #LM 315 crashed near the target, at Manibach during a night operation against Schweinfurt, Germany. F/O A.R. Mark was also killed. Five of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner De Celles is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

DECLOUX, MARCEL AUGUSTE F/O(P) J14440. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jan 16/44 age 20. #404 Buffalo Squadron (Ready To Fight). Beaufighter aircraft #LZ 296 was on a patrol in the Stadlandet area off the Norwegian coast when an engine failed probably due to enemy action. The aircraft had a full bomb load and was forced to ditch in the sea, another aircraft searched the area but no survivors or wreckage was discovered. The navigator, not Canadian, was also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Decloux has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DE CORDOUE, JACQUES FERNAND GABRIEL P/O(AG) J92200//R144767. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Sep 21/44 age 28. #190 Squadron. Stirling aircraft #LJ 982 lost whilst dropping supplies at Arnhem. Five of the crew and two airborne troops, all not Canadians, were also killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner De Cordoue was buried in the Cemetery at the Refuge-Hill Church, Zetten, Holland, exhumed and reburied in the Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Arnhem, Holland.

DE COURCY, THOMAS JOSEPH S/L(P) J17641//R67815 D.F.C. From Windsor, Ontario. Died Jun 7/45 age 23. #443 Hornet Squadron (Our Sting Is Death). S/L De Courcy died in a car accident twenty miles south-west of Hamburg at Trelde, Germany. He had been injured in a car accident in the United Kingdom on February 7, 1942. Squadron Leader Pilot De Courcy is buried in the Becklingen War Cemetery at Soltau, Germany.  Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Cross – No.443 Squadron (deceased) – Award effective 26 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1291/45 dated 10 August 1945. Born at Mitchell, Ontario, 2 August 1921. Home in Windsor, Ontario; enlisted there 7 October 1941. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 4 June 1941), No.16 EFTS (graduated 27 July 1941) and No.10 SFTS (graduated 24 October 1941); awarded wings on 24 October 1941. Arrived in UK, II November 1941. Commissioned 1942. Served in Nos.118, 421, and 443 Squadrons; commissioned 20 May 1941 Killed in automobile accident, Germany, 7 June 1945. The citation reads – “Squadron Leader De Courcy has participated in a very large number of varied sorties. He has invariably displayed a high degree of skill and courage and throughout his devotion to duty had been unfailing. In April 1945, this officer led the squadron in an operation against the airfields at Schwerin and Neudstadt where numerous aircraft and much mechanical transport were most effectively attacked. By his skillful leadership Squadron Leader De Courcy has contributed materially to the success achieved. In air fighting this officer has been responsible for the destruction of three enemy aircraft.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DE CRUYENAERE, ALBERT JOSEPH WO1(P) R59761. From St. Boniface, Manitoba. Killed in Action Mar 15/43 age 21. #136 Squadron (Nihil Fortius). WO De Cruyenaere was flying Hurricane aircraft #BM 936 as part of a fighter escort to Blenhiem aircraft that were bombing Rathdegaung, Burma. The fighter escort was attacked by six enemy fighter aircraft and he was killed when his aircraft crashed six miles north-east of Alethangyauw, Burma. Warrant Officer Class I Pilot De Cruyenaere was buried near the scene of the crash, exhumed, and reburied in the Akyab Military Cemetery, Burma.

DE DAUW, ANDREW FRANCIS P/O(AG) J88388//R191883. From Tilbury, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 24/44 age 20. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Bandle L. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner De Dauw is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

DEEBANK, PERCY JOHN AC1 R62640. From Cornwall, Ontario. Died Nov 8/40 age 20. #1 Bombing and Gunnery School, Jarvis, Ontario. AC1 Deebank went onto Lake Erie off Hoover Point, near Jarvis, Ontario in a canoe to recover a drogue. The canoe capsized and he was unable to make shore in very low temperature water with heavy clothing. AirCraftman First Class Deebank is buried in the North Branch Cemetery, Martintown, Ontario.

DEEMER, EDWARD JOHN F/O(BA) J22055. From Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. Killed in Action Mar 24/44 age 20. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Witchford, England. Lancaster aircraft #LL 694 missing during operations to Berlin, Germany. Sgts R.L. Coulter, WE. Hammond (RAF), A.J. Hull (RAF), A. Diggle (RAF), P/O T.E. Vipond (RAF), and FS J.L. Duffy (RNZAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Deemer is buried in the General Cemetery, Gorssel, Gelderland, Holland.

DEERING, GEORGE ANDREW F/O(WAG) J17245 D.F.C. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 16/43 age 22. #617 Dambuster Squadron (Apres Moi Le Deluge). F/O Deering had completed over thirty-five trips and had begun his second tour of operations when his Lancaster was shot down. Please see F/O T. Taerum D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. FO. Deering was in Guy Gibson’s crew during the May 17, 1943 Dambuster Raid. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Deering is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.  Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Cross – No.617 Squadron – Award effective 23 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 28 May 1943 and AFRO 1187/43 dated 25 June 1943. Home in Toronto; enlisted there 1 July 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 10 October 1940), No.1 BGS (graduated 15 February 1941), and No.2 WS (graduated 20 January 1941). The citation reads – “On the night of the 16th May, 1943, a force of Lancaster bombers was detailed to attack the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe dams in Germany. The operation was one of great difficulty and hazard, demanding a high degree of skill and courage and close co-operation between the crews of the aircraft engaged. Nevertheless, a telling blow was struck at the enemy by the successful breaching of the Moehne and Eder dams. This outstanding success reflects the greatest credit on the efforts of the above mentioned personnel who participated in the operation, in various capacities as members of aircraft crew.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DEERING, VERNON JOHN SGT(BA) R102121. From Stratford, Ontario. Killed May 1/43 age 26. #9 Advanced Flying Unit. Anson aircraft #AX 407 overdue from a night navigational flight. Four of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Sergeant Bomb Aimer Deering has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DE GRUCHY, FRANCIS ANTHONY FS(WAG) R104758. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Dec 26/42 age 19. Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Richards J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner de Gruchy has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DE HAVILLAND, VICTOR GEORGE SGT(P) R108294. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Sep 15/42 age 22. #9 Air Observers School, St. John, Quebec. Sgts De Havilland, T.P. Fraser (RAF), and LAC W.H. Smale (RAF) were all killed when Anson aircraft #6554 crashed ten miles east of Cornwall in Lake St. Francis, Ontario. Sergeant Pilot de Havillancl is buried in St. John’s Norway Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

DEHOUX, JOSEPH FERNAND GUSTAVE RENE P/O(AG) J88384//R190802. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 20/44 age 20. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). BROTHER to Laurier Dehoux. Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see Davies G.P. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Dehoux is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

DEHOUX, JOSEPH LAURIER F/L(P) J15145 D.F.C. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 2/43 age 21. #137 Squadron (Do Right Fear Naught). BROTHER to Joseph Fernand Dehoux. Hurricane aircraft #HX 698 lost while attacking the Lock Gates at Hansweerl, Holland. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Dehoux is buried in the Northern Cemetery, Flushing, Zealand, Holland. Addendum: At time of death he was 23 years old, also note the following – Distinguished Flying Cross – No.137 Squadron – Award effective 30 July 1943 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 358/44 dated 18 February 1944. Born 1920 in Quebec. Home in Toronto; enlisted there 22 June 1940. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 27 July 1940), No.3 EFTS (graduated 21 October 1940) and No.1 SFTS (graduated 30 January 1941). Commissioned 1942. Killed in Action 2 September 1943 (Hurricane HX698) after attack on lock gates at Hansleert; buried in Holland. The citation reads 7 “This officer has participated in many sorties including attacks on enemy airfields, both by day and night, on military installations and shipping. In the course of his activities Flying Officer Dehoux has inflicted damage on nineteen barges, three minesweepers and five locomotives. He has displayed great skill and fighting qualities.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DELANEY, EDMUND JAMES AC1 R160055. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jul 7/42 age 31. #147 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, Sea Island, British Columbia. Cessna Crane aircraft crashed. Please see Miners H.M. for casualty list and flight detail. AirCraftrnan First Class Delaney is buried in Our Lady Of Victory cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

DELANEY, JOHN MICHAEL HUGH FS(WAG) R200036. From Chapleau, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 8/44 age 20. #62 Squadron (Insperato). Dakota aircraft lost. Please see F/O B.S. Corbett for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Delaney was buried at North Yazogyo, Burma, exhumed and reburied in the Imphal Military Cemetery, India.

DELANEY, THOMAS JOSEPH P/O(AG) 798558 – Royal Air Force. From Placentia, Newfoundland. Killed in Action Apr 12/42 age 22. #107 Squadron (Nous Y Serons). Boston aircraft lost during operations over enemy-held territory. Sgts C.F. Docherty (RAF) and A.S. Hatton (RAF) were also killed. One of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Delaney is buried in the Eastern Cemetery, Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France.

DELBRIDGE, RALPH BALKWILL F/O(P) J9490. From Exeter, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 3/43 age 22. #401 Ram Squadron (Mors Celerrima Hostibus). F/O Delbridge was killed when his Spitfire aircraft #BL 339 dived into the ground from 500 feet altitude at Underhill Farm, Bucklands, Surrey. Flying Officer Pilot Delbridge is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

DELHAYE, HUBERT FRANCIS F/O(P) J38583. From Charenton, Louisiana, U.S.A. Died Apr 20/44 age 25. #575 Squadron. The pilot of Dakota aircraft it FZ 623 overshot the runway during a glider towing exercise on April 18, 1944. The aircraft crashed at Rock Manor Farm, Carterlon, England. F/O Delhaye died of his injuries two days later while in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton, England. Flying Officer Pilot Delhaye is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

DELHAYE, ROGER AMEDEE A/C C333 D.F.C. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Nov 18/44 age 54. #3 Communications Flight, RCAF Station, St. Hubert, Quebec. A.C. Delhaye was awarded the D.F.C. in WAWA and was killed when Harvard aircraft #AH 199 went into a spin and crashed three miles east of the aerodrome at St. Hubert, at St. Famille de Boucherville, Quebec. Air Commodore Delhaye is buried in the Regina Cemetery, Regina, Saskatchewan.

DELL, HARLEY JAMES P/O(WAG) J1 5701//R66067. From Niagara Falls, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 29/42 age 22. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Hamburg, Germany. Please see W/C. J. Fulton, D.S.O., D.F.C., A.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DELL, RONALD FRANK. F/O(WAG) J38561. From Wallaceburg, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 30/44 age 21. #514 Squadron (Nil Obstare Potest). Lancaster aircraft #PB 143 was shot down in the Baltic Sea during a night trip to Stettin, Germany. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dell is buried in the Frederikshavn Cemetery, Jutland, Denmark.

DELLAR, JOSEPH CHARLES EDWARD WO2(WAG) R79066. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 5/43 age 21. #106 Squadron (Pro Libertate). Lancaster aircraft #W 4918 was shot down at Dusseldorf, Germany during bombing operations against Essen, Germany. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner DeIlar was buried at Dusseldorf, exhumed, and reinterred in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DELLIS, DONALD LIVINGSTONE FS(P) R217478. From the Dominican Republic. Killed in Action Jun 6/45 age 21. #357 Squadron. Liberator aircraft missing. Please see F/O J.J. Perron for casualty list and other detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Dellis has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Singapore War Memorial, Malaya.

DELMAGE, RAY JOHN P/O(WAG) J88684. From Hazel Cliffe, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Sep 24/44 age 21. #293 Squadron. Warwick aircraft lost. Please see WO F.S. Martin for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner DeImage has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

DE LORME, EMILE AC2 R94423. From Ottawa, Ontario. Died Jan 9/42 age 42. #1 Manning Depot, Toronto, Ontario. Death by natural causes while in the Christie Street Hospital, Toronto, Ontario. AirCraftman Second Class De Lorme was cremated and his ashes scattered over Lake Ontario, his name is commemorated on the Ottawa Cremation Memorial, Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

DELORME, LEOPOLD THOMAS PHILLIPE SGT(P) R86322. From St. Adolphe, Manitoba. Killed Feb 23/42 age 20. #245 Squadron (Fugo Non Fugio). Hurricane aircraft #BD 980 and Hurricane aircraft #BE 516 collided in mid-air and crashed three miles east of Chilbolton, England. The pilot of aircraft #BD 980, FS T.E. Foster, was also killed. Sergeant Pilot Delorme is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

DELORME, LOUIS THOMAS SGT(FE) R70694. From Lebret, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action May20/43 age 21. #106 Squadron (Pro Libertate). Lancaster aircraft #R 5677 was shot down at Dusseldorf, Germany during a bombing trip to Wuppertal, Germany. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Flight Engineer Delorme was buried in the North Cemetery at Dusseldorf, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DELORME, PAUL P/O(P) 87370 – Royal Air Force. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 22/41 age 25. #603 City of Edinburgh Squadron (Gin Ye Daur). Spitfire aircraft lost while escorting Stirling aircraft on a bombing mission. P/O Delorme had fought in the Battle of Britain: Pilot Officer Pilot Delorme has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham Surrey, England.

DE LOUGHRY, LAURIE DANIEL F/O(P) J26804. From Kentville, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Apr 28/44 age 20. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Montzen, Belgium. Please see Parker G.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot De Loughry is buried in the War Cemetery, Heverlee, Brabant, Belgium.

DE LUCIA, JOHN AC2 R161336 – radio mechanic. From Niagara Falls, Ontario. Killed in Action May 12/44 age 30. AC2 De Lucia was on loan to the British Secret Service at the time of his death. AirCraftman Second Class De Lucia is buried in the Padua War Cemetery, Italy.

DE MACEDO, JOHN BERNARD F/O(WAG) J12158. From Victoria, British Columbia. Died Oct 3/43 age 24. #23 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft #Z 1648 took off with the propellors in fixed pitch and then overshot a landing still in fixed pitch. The port engine was feathered and the pilot made a second circuit on one engine and the undercarriage down. The aircraft lost height and crashed also killing FS F.H. Partridge. F/O De Macedo died the day after the crash while in the General Hospital at Stratford, England. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner De Macedo is buried in the Pershore Cemetery, Worcestershire, England.

DE MACEDO, JOSEPH MAURICE P/O(AG) J95219//R215235. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Dec 6/44 age 21. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Soest, Germany. Please see Prouse V.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner De Macedo is buried in the War Cemetery at Pihen-les-Guines, Pas-de-Calais, France.

DE MARCO, JOSEPH JULIUS WO2(WAG) R69363. From North Bay, Ontario. Killed Nov 21/42 age 25. Wellington aircraft crashed in the sea due to engine failure. F/O L. Bartkiewicz was also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner De Marco has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

DE MARCO, WILFRED TARQUINAS F/O(P) J29166//R132274. From Timmins, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 25/45 age 23. #619 Squadron. Lancaster aircraft #LM 765 lost during daylight operations, an attack against Berchtesgaden, Germany. WO G.V. Walker, P/O N.H. Johnston, arid Sgt E.W. Norman (RAF) was also killed. One Canadian, FS Speers, was taken Prisoner of War and two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Pilot De Marco is buried in the War Cemetery, Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria.

DEMERS, JOSEPH WILLIAM RAOUL P/O(AG) J19959//R177272. From Quebec City, Quebec. Killed in Action Jan 29/44 age 21. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Halifax aircraft #EB 256 was returning from an attack on Berlin, Germany when it ran out of fuel. The aircraft crashed at Flixton, Yorkshire. The crew all bailed out but P/O Demers’ parachute did not open. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Demers is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

DE MOLITOR, WILLIAM DANIEL FS(AG) R88357. From Jordan Falls, Shellburne County, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Aug 10/43 age 21. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Mannheim, Germany. Please see D.R. See for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner de Molitor is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

DEMPSAY, RONALD FS(OB) R69265. From Cobalt, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 13/42 age 20. #214 Federated Malay States Squadron (Ultor In Umbris). Stirling aircraft lost. Please see Phalempin G.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Observer Dempsey is buried in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

DEMPSEY, PHILIP DAMON FS(WAG) R71782. From Stratford, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 29/42 age 22. #57 Squadron (Corpus Non Animum Muto). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Smith J.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dempsey was buried at Lingen On Ems, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DEMPSTER, CHARLES JAMES P/O(WAG) J88686//R129123. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 13/44 age 23. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Target – Brunswick, Germany. Please see Brayne K. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dempster is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

DEMPSTER, JOHN MCBRIDE F/O(AG) J17206//R110183 DFM. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Feb 13/44 age 20. #617 Dambuster Squadron (Apres Moi Le Deluge). Lancaster aircraft #DV 382 was returning to base after refueling after operations when it crashed ten miles east of Chichester, Sussex, England. S/L W.R. Suggitt, F/O5 N.J. Davidson, J.I. Gordon D.F.C. (RAAF), and three others of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flying Officer Air Gunner Dempster is buried in the Coningsby Cemetery, Lincolnshire, England. – Addendum: Distinguished Flying Medal – No.57, Squadron – Award effective 30 January 1943 as per London Gazette dated 12 February 1943 and AFRO 410143 dated 12 March 1943. Born 1923 in Edmonton; home in Vancouver; enlisted there 25 June 1941. Trained at No. 1 ITS, No. 12 EFTS, Station Trenton, and No. 1 BGS. Award presented by the King, 18 May 1941 The citation reads – “As air gunner this airman has participated in numerous sorties including an attack on Berlin and the daylight raids on Le Creusot and Milan. One night in December 1942, during a flight over Duisberg, Flight Sergeant Dempster shot down an enemy fighter which attempted to attack his aircraft. One night in January 1943 he took part in an attack on Essen. During the return flight his aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter but Flight Sergeant Dempster drove it off with devastating fire, which caused it to fall towards the ground with one of its engines alight. This airman is a courageous and skilful gunner.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DEMPSTER, RICHARD SGT(N) R225014. From Melville, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Sep 23/43 age 22. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Mannheim, Germany. Please see Dayton J.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Navigator Dempster is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DEMPSTER, WILLIAM JOSEPH WO2(BA) R83543 D.F.M. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb2/43 age 23. #47 Squadron (Per Diem Per Noctum). Stirling aircraft #R 9624 was shot down at Crooswijk, Holland. One Canadian, FS J.P. Bragg, was taken Prisoner of War. Five of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Dempster is buried in the Crooswijk General Cemetery, Rotterdam, Holland. – Distinguished Flying Medal – No.7 Squadron (deceased) – Award effective 1 March 1943 as per London Gazette dated 17 April 1945 and AFRO 918/45. Born 1919. Home in Toronto (restaurant manager); enlisted there 21 November 1940.  Trained at No.2 WS (graduated 20 July 1941) and No.4 BGS (graduated 18 August 1941). The citation reads – “In all his operational sorties, many of which have been against the enemy’s most heavily defended targets, Flight Sergeant Dempster has displayed courage and coolness. He has largely contributed to the successes achieved by his determination to press home the attack however heavy the opposition. This airman has obtained some excellent photographs.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DENAULT, JOSEPH LUCIAN EDGAR AC2 R194032 – air frame mechanic. From Montreal, Quebec. Died Jun 28/44 age 25. #1 Technical Training School, St. Thomas, Ontario. AC2 Denault drowned in a swimming accident at St. Thomas. AirCraftman Second Class Denault is buried in the Cote Des Neiges Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec.

DE NEVERS, FRANK HOLMES P/O(P) J85163//R95990. From Vandura, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Sep 14/42 age 21. #22 Operational Training Unit. Target – Bremen, Germany. Please see Sutherland P. for casualty list and flight detail. P/O de Nevers had survived two previous crashes. Pilot Officer Pilot de Nevers has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DENIS, JOSEPH JEAN REAL CPL(P) R81582 – under training. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Sep 30/42 age 26. #13 Service Flying Training School, St. Hubert, Quebec. Cpl. Denis was killed when Harvard aircraft #3243 went into a spin and crashed shortly after takeoff one half mile south of the airfield at St. Hubert. Corporal Pilot Denis is buried in Ste. Cecile De Valleyfield Cemetery, Valleyfield, Quebec.

DENISON, ARTHUR CECIL F/O(P) 42206 – Royal Air Force. From Vernon, British Columbia. Killed in Action Sep 2/40 age 22. #57 Squadron (Corpus Non Animum Muto). Blenheim aircraft lost off Thurso Bay, Scotland. Flying Officer Pilot Denison has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DENISON, RICHARD WRIGHT F/O(P) J15470. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Mar 18/44 age 25. #403 Wolf Squadron (Stalk And Strike). F/O Denison was killed when his Spitfire aircraft #MJ 181 had engine failure, undershot the runway and crashed on the Penshurstbin Public Highway. Flying Officer Pilot Denison is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

DENKMAN, KENNETH RAYMOND ERNEST P/O(P) J5548. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Nov 8/41 age 19. #412 Falcon Squadron (Promtus Ad Vindictum). P/O Denkman was killed when his Spitfire aircraft #W 181 was shot down in the English Channel. Please see Bushell C. for details of this action., Pilot Officer Pilot Denkman has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DENNIS, FRANCIS BASIL WO2(BA) R163694. From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Apr 18/44 age 20. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Target – le Bourget, France. Please see Eppler E.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Dennis is buried in the New Communal Cemetery, Clichy, Seine, France.

DENNIS, FREDERICK STANLEY P/O(WAG) J95222//R130571. From Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Killed in Action Dec 29/44 age 22. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Scholven/Buer, Germany. Please see Tarzwell H.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dennis is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DENNIS, PIERCE JAMES AXEL FS(BA) R151903. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jun 23/43 age 21. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Halifax aircraft lost. Please see Tyrone G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Dennis was buried at Breda Prinzenhagen, exhumed, and reburied in the Canadian War Cemetery, Bergen-Op-Zoom, Holland.

DENNIS, RUSSEL EDWARD P/O(AG) J92123//R213930. From Parkman, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jun 10/44 age 19. #630 Squadron (Nocturna Mors). Lancaster aircraft #PB 121 was shot down over the target during a night trip to Etaples, France. P/Os W.J. Barr, C.M. Houghton A.F.M. (RAF), Sgts W.J. Bott (RAF), J.C. Cameron (RAF), and H. lson (RAF) were also killed. One of the crew, not Canadian, was taken Prisoner of War. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Dennis is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Omerville, Seine-et-Oise, France.

DENNIS, WILLIAM LEWIS F/O(N) J39871. From Brantford, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 16/45-age 21. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Target – Magdeburg, Germany. Please see Penny L. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Dennis is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

DENNISON, FRANCIS HURST F/O(P) J13466//R65216. From Grand Pre, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Dec 30/43 age 22. #164 Squadron (Firmes Volamus). Hurricane aircraft #KX 540 was shot down fifteen miles off Beroq, France. F/L Dennison was found dead when air-sea rescue arrived. Flying Officer Pilot Dennison is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

DENNISON, GORDON JOSHUA P/O(AG) J95170//R85330. From Willows, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Sep 16/44 age 22. #199 Squadron (Let Tyrants Tremble). Stirling aircraft lost. Please see Langley LG. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Dennison has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DENNISON, PATRICK BLAKE F/O(AG) J44151. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 31/45 age 22. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Target – Hamburg, Germany. Please see F/O M. Hartog for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Air Gunner Dennison was buried at Hitt-field, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Becklingen War Cemetery at Soltau, Germany.

DENOVAN, AMES EDWIN BOTSFORD F/O(P) J25940. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 5/44 age 21. #178 Squadron (Irae Emissarii). Liberator aircraft lost. Please see Chapman K.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Denovan is buried in the British Military Cemetery, Belgrade, Yugoslavia.

DENSMORE, GEORGE ROBERT P/O(OB) J17486//R104206. From Brookfield, Colchester County, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Jun 12/44 age 23. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Halifax aircraft missing. Please see Leitch G.A. for casualty list and flight detail. F/O Densmore had been in a crash at Eastmoor, Yorkshire, England, on March 6, 1943. Pilot Officer Observer Densmore is buried in the Woensel General Cemetery, Eindhoven, North Brabant, Holland.

DENT, WALTER GILBERT SGT(FE) R89376. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Apr 28/43 age 20. #158 Squadron (Strength In Unity). Halifax aircraft missing. Please see Priddin W.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Flight Engineer Dent has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DEPEW, DOUGLAS GEORGE F/O(P) J24959. From Copper Cliff, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 13/44 age 22. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). BROTHER to Francis Neil Depew. Target – Brunswick, Germany. Please see Brayne K. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Depew is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

DEPEW, FRANCIS NEIL P/O(P) J86437//R117463. From Copper Cliff, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 11/44 age 24. #211 Squadron (Toujours A Propos). BROTHER to Douglas George Depew. P/O Depew and the RAF navigator were both killed when their Beaufighter aircraft #LZ 263 hit a tree during a low-level attack. Pilot Officer Pilot Depew has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Singapore War Memorial, Malaya.

DEPLANCHE, EARL JOSEPH LAC R165966 – aero engine mechanic. From St. Thomas, Ontario. Killed Dec 2/43 age 30. #4 Bombing and Gunnery School, Fingal, Ontario. LAC Deplanche had started the starboard engine of an Anson aircraft using a portable battery and walked forward under the aircraft just as the port engine kicked over. He was struck by the propeller and died in the station Hospital later that day. Leading AirCraftman Deplanche is buried in Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines, Ontario.

DEPPER, CLIFFORD LLOYD P/O(WAG) J86266//R95552. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jan 22/44 age 21. #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui S’y Frotte S’y Pique). Target – Magdeburg, Germany. Please see Wilson J.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Depper has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DERBYSHIRE, DONOVAN EMMERSON P/O(BA) J88396//R129897. From Southwood Station, Ontario. Killed in Action May 23/44 age 21. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Dortmund, Germany. Please see Patterson C.E. for casualty list and flight detail. This was P/O Derbyshire’s eighteenth operation. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Derbyshire was buried at Monchen-Gladbach, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

DERBYSHIRE, GEORGE EDWARD FS(OB) R102185. From Willows, Saskatchewan. Killed Sep 4/42 age 33. #25 Operational Training Unit, Finningley, Scotland. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Sage W.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Observer Derbyshire is buried in the Causewayhead Cemetery, Silloth, Holme Low, Cumberland, Scotland.

DERBYSHIRE, JOHN SGT(AG) R264171. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Oct 12/44 age 29. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see Stoneman J.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Derbyshire is buried in the St. Helens Cemetery, Lancashire, England.

DERMODY, BERNARD JOHN SGT(WAG) R68108. From Kennedy, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Nov 15/41 age 25. #99 Squadron (Quisque Tenax). Wellington aircraft failed to return from operations. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dermody has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DEROME, JEAN MAURICE JULIEN LAC(P) R154026 – under training. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Sep 16/42 age 19. #13 Service Flying Training School, St. Hubert, Quebec. LAC Derome lost his life when Harvard aircraft #3761 crashed and burned at St. Mathieu De La Prairie, Quebec. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Derome is buried in Le Mineur Cemetery, St. Jacques, Quebec.

DERRICK, MELVIN RALPH SGT(P) R107000. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Aug 19/42 age 24. #21 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft failed to return from a training flight. One RAAF, and three RAF airmen missing believed killed. Sergeant Pilot Derrick has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DERRY, RICHARD IRONMONGER FS(WAG) R56151. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Jun 2/42 age 22. #26 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft #HX 375 went down over Belgium during a bombing operation. FS K.B. Utman, Sgts B.H. Edye (RAAF), K. Edmonds (RAF), and G. Homer (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Deny is buried in the Schoonselhof Cemetery, Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium.

DERZONCA, JAMES RICHARD SGT(P) R101835. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Apr 16/42 age 20. #11 Elementary Flying Training School, Perth, Scotland. Sgts Derzonca and L.L. Armour were both killed when Miles Magister aircraft #R 1921 crashed near Pirriemuir, Scotland. Sergeant Pilot Derzonca is buried in the Wellshill Cemetery, Perth, Scotland.

DES BAILLETS, CHARLES ANDREW SGT(P) R79007. From Lake Masson, Quebec. Killed Nov 4/41 age 21. #2 Air Observers School. Sgt Des Baillets was killed when Oxford aircraft #AT 486 crashed. Sergeant Pilot Des Baillets is buried in the St. Luke Churchyard, Haverigg, Millom, Cumberland, Scotland.

DESBIENS, JEAN JACQUES ADRIEN LEONIDES F/O(P) J89658//R156055. From Chicoutimi, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 5/45 age 24. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te numeral). Target – Chemnitz, Germany. Please see Minguet A.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Desbiens is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

DESBIENS, JOSEPH GEORGES HECTOR F/O(P) C1572. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 14/40 age 32. #120 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Northrop Delta aircraft crashed. Please see Brown R.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Desbiens has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

DESCHAMPS, JOSEPH ADRIEN P/O(P) 84654 – Royal Air Force. From Ardath, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jan 17/41 age 31. #242 Squadron (Toujours Pret). Hurricane aircraft lost during a snowstorm. Pilot Officer Pilot Deschamps is buried in the Church Cemetery at Upavon, Wiltshire, England.

DESCHAMPS, JOSEPH ANDRE FS(WAG) R141550. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 24/43 age 19. #86 Squadron. Liberator aircraft crashed. Please see FS S.A. Richards for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Deschamps is buried in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Limavady, County Londonderry, Ireland.

DESCHAMPS, JOSEPH LEO SGT(P) R98254. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 4/43 age 23. #403 Wolf Squadron (Stalk And Strike). Spitfire aircraft #BS 12G was lost during a cross-channel sweep. Sergeant Pilot Deschamps is buried in the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, Hautot-sur-Mer, France.

DESCOTEAUX, LOUIS JOSEPH LAC R116062 – security guard. From St. Boniface, Manitoba. Died Jan 13/43 age 22. RCAF Station, Sydney, Nova Scotia. LAC Descoteaux died in the Hospital at Sydney as the result of injuries sustained in a service vehicle accident on January 11, 1943. Leading AirCraftman Descoteaux is buried in the St. Boniface Cemetery at St. Boniface, Manitoba.

DE-SHANE, CHARLES WILBERT P/O(P) J15148. From Guelph, Ontario. Killed Mar 9/42 age 20. #137 Squadron (Do Right Fear Naught). P/O De-Shane was killed when his Whirlwind aircraft #P 4036 went into a spin and crashed south-east of North Walsham, at White Horse Common, Norfolk. Pilot Officer Pilot De-Shane is buried in the Scottow Cemetery, Norfolk, England.

DESICO, PASCAL ALBERT JOSEPH WO1(BA) R144997. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action May 25/44 age 26. #40 Squadron (Hostem A Coelo Expellere). Wellington aircraft #LP 127 lost during a night operation against Valmontone, Italy. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class I Bomb Aimer Desico is buried in the Salerno War Cemetery, Montecorvino Pugliano, Italy.

DE SIEYES, JEAN GALT FS(AG) R59777. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Sep 28/43 age 25. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Hanover, Germany. Please see Sinclair D.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner de Sieyes has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DESILETS, ALBERT ANTOINE F/O(WAG) J26514. From Norwood, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jul 15/44 age 23. #206 Squadron (Nihil Nos Effugit). Liberator aircraft lost. Please see Taylor J.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Desilets has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DE SILVA, DESMOND MICHAEL WO2(AG) R95750 D.F.M. From Georgetown, British Guiana. Killed in Action Aug 24/43 age 23. #623 Squadron. Stirling aircraft #EH 925 failed to return from operations. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner De Silva has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.  Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Medal – No.218 Squadron – Award effective 13 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 18 May 1943 and AFRO 1078/43 dated 11 June 1943. Home in Georgetown, British Guiana; enlisted in Ottawa, 18 March 1941. Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 15 July 1941), No.12 EFTS (graduated 4 August 1941), and No.6 BGS (graduated 29 September 1941). The citation reads – “Flight Sergeant De Silva is an exceptionally skillful and courageous air gunner. He has been engaged on operational duties since May 1942, and took part in the “1,000 bomber raid” on the Ruhr and Cologne. On one occasion, while on mine-laying operations in the Balkans, the aircraft in which Flight Sergeant De Silva was flying as rear gunner was heavily engaged by anti-aircraft fire and sustained severe damage. By his very accurate gunnery, this airman was instrumental in preventing further damage to his aircraft. One more than one occasion Flight Sergeant De Silva has attacked and set on fire locomotives on enemy territory and once, while on a sortie against Wilhelmshaven, drove off an enemy fighter, though wounded in the hand. He is a most efficient gunner who can be relied upon to complete his duties effectively.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DESJARDINS, JOSEPH ERNEST SGT(AG) R85302. From Climax, Saskatchewan. Killed Oct 17/42 age 24. #23 Operational Training Unit. Sgt Desjardins was killed when the pilot of his Wellington aircraft undershot a landing. The aircraft crashed and broke in half at RAF Station, Pershore. Sergeant Air Gunner Desjardins is buried in the Pershore Cemetery, Worcestershire, England.

DESLOGES, JEAN PAUL JOSEPH W/C(P) C788. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed May 8/44 age 31. A French Douglas A-24B aircraft crashed when taking off on a scheduled flight for inspection duties. W/C. Desloges was attached to the French Committee of National Liberation, he also had flown Hurricane aircraft in the Battle of Britain with #1 R.C.A.F. and #110 Squadrons. He had been shot down and badly burned in a crash landing on August 26, 1940. Wing Commander Pilot Deslodges is buried in the British War Cemetery, Dely Ibrahim, Algiers, North Africa.

DESMARAIS, BENOIT SGT(AG) R124068. From St. Boniface, Manitoba. Killed Oct 8/42 age 19. #36 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft missing. Please see Barrett R.O. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Desmarais has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

DESMARAIS, JOSEPH EUGENE GERARD P/O(WAG) J881521/R117632. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action May23/44 age 20. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Le Mans, France. Please see Matthews W.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Desmarais is buried in the West Cemetery, Le Mans, Sarthe, France.

DESMARIS, JOSEPH RAYMOND JEAN MARIE F/O(P) J87112 D.F.C. From Sherbrooke, Quebec. Killed in Action Dec 18/44 age 24. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te Plumerai). Target – Duisburg, Germany. Please see F/O J.W. Bernier D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Desmaris is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Addendum: Please correct the surname from DESMARIS to DESMARAIS. Please also note the following – Distinguished Flying Cross – No.425 Squadron (deceased) – Award effective 12 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 471/45 dated 16 March 1945. Born 1921 in Sherbrooke, Quebec; home there; enlisted in Montreal, 10 June 1942. Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 19 March 1943), No.11 EFTS (graduated 14 May 1943) and No.9 SFTS (graduated 3 September 1943). Commissioned 1944. Killed on air operations, 18 December 1944 (Halifax MZ538); buried in UK. The citation reads – One night in November 1944, Flying Officer Desmarais piloted an aircraft in an attack on Bochum. Whilst over the target the aircraft sustained much damage and one engine was set on fire. In spite of this, Flying Officer Desmarais pressed home a most determined attack. The fire in the burning engine was extinguished but the propeller could not be feathered. Nevertheless this resolute pilot succeeded in flying his damaged aircraft to base where he effected a safe landing. This officer set a fine example of skill, coolness and determination in most difficult circumstances.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DESOURDY, VINCENT GEORGE P/O(P) J6400. From Port Arthur, Ontario. Killed in Action May 26/42 age 24. #235 Squadron (Jaculamur Humi). Beaufighter aircraft #T 4533 lost off the Dutch coast. The RAF navigator was also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Desourdy has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DESROCHES, JOSEPH OMER LEOPOLD F/O(N) J15820 D.F.C. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Apr 15/43 age 24. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te Plurnerai). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see F/O J.A. Doucette D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Desroches is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Mussey-Sur-Marne, Haute-Marne, France. Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Cross – No.425 Squadron (deceased) – Award effective 14 April 1943 as per London Gazette dated 1 June 1945 and AFRO 1219/45 dated 27 July 1945. Born 1919 in Montreal; home there; enlisted there 22 June 1940. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 27 July 1940), No.2 AOS (graduated 23 November 1940), No.2 BGS (graduated 4 January 1941) and No.1 ANS (graduated 3 February 1941). Commissioned 1942. Killed in action 14/15 April 1943 (Wellington X3763). The citation reads – “This officer is an excellent navigator who possesses exceptional courage and coolness, which he has demonstrated in many emergencies. During a daylight attack on Wilhelmshaven the aircraft in which he was flying was attacked and damaged by enemy fighters. While on the way to the rear turret to assist the wounded gunner, Flying Officer Desroches fell through the escape hatch but caught himself on his elbows. After he was assisted back into the aircraft he rendered first aid to the wounded, operated the wireless and navigated the aircraft to the target and back to base. He has performed his duties at all times in a thoroughly efficient manner and recently applied to be allowed to continue on operations until his present captain and crew completed their tour of duty. Flying Officer Desroches has set a splendid example to the squadron.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans; Ontario.

DESROCHES, JOSEPH PAUL LUCIEN WILFRID LEON P/O(AG) J88390//R171843. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Apr 22/44 age 29. #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui Sy Frotte S’y Pique). Target – Dusseldorf, Germany. Please see F/O G.C. Burns M.i.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Desroches has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DESROSIERS, JOSEPH CLAUDE MARCEL FS(AG) R79377. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Jan 29/43 age 20. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Wellington aircraft #DF 615 lost during night operations, presumed enemy action. F/O W.D. Marks was also killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Desrosiers has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Eg ham , Surrey, England.

DESSERT, LEON ALBERT P/O(FE) C46828. From Marcelin, Saskatchewan. Died Jul 27/44 age 24. #4 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, Ucluelet, British Columbia. Death by natural causes while in the Deer Lodge Hospital at Winnipeg, Manitoba. Pilot Officer Flight Engineer Dessert was buried with full military honours in the St. Peters Roman Catholic Cemetery, New Westminster, British Columbia.

DESSERTINE, CLAUDIEN PAUL JOSEPH SGT(AG) R225429. From Chambly Basin, Quebec. Killed Sep 23/44 age 21. #1664 Heavy Conversion Unit, Dishforth, Yorkshire. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Robitaille E.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Dessertine is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

DETLOR, PERRY BYARD P/O(OB) J3763. From Brockville, Ontario. Killed Aug 21/41 age 27. #102 Ceylon Squadron (Tentate Et Perficite). P/O Detlor lost his life when Whitley aircraft #Z 6862 crashed at Topcliffe. Pilot Officer Observer Detlor is buried in the Church Cemetery, Topcliffe, Yorkshire, England.

DETMOLD, PERCY GEORGE SGT(AG) 1281123- Royal Air Force. From Oakville, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 26/42 age 20. #218 Gold Coast Squadron (In Time). Stirling aircraft missing. Please see Millichamp H.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Detmold is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

DEUGO, ROBERT HENRY F/L(P) J15076. From Pakenham, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 20/43 age 21. #198 Squadron (Igni Renatus). F/L Duego was killed when his Typhoon aircraft #JP 486 was lost to enemy action while he was attacking a train in the Ypres/Menin area of Belgium. F/L Deugo had been seriously burned after being shot down in the sea off Dover on June 1, 1942 in a #56 Squadron Typhoon aircraft. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Deugo is buried in the Dixmude Communal Cemetery, Diksmuide, West Flanders, Belgium.

DEVANEY, EDWARD PHILLIP P/O(P) J19399. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Jan 29/44 age 19. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Maxwell W.K. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Devaney has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DEVEREAUX, FRANK GERRARD P/O(P) J19592. From Seaforth, Ontario. Killed in Action May 28/44 age 22. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Target – Leopoldsbourg, Belgium. Please see Stephenson N.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Devereaux is buried in the Baisy-Thy Communal Cemetery, Brabant, Belgium.

DEVERELL, MANSELL RAMSAY FS(BA) R158749. From Sebright, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 25/43 age 27. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Wuppertal, Germany. Please see Lagace J.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Deverell was buried at Oudorp, Overflakkee, exhumed, and reburied in the Canadian War Cemetery, Bergen-Op-Zoom, Holland.

DEVESON, WALTER GEORGE F/L(P) J12574//R110397. From Sidney, British Columbia. Killed Feb 4/45 age 24. #5 Operational Training Unit, Abbotsford, British Columbia. Liberator aircraft crashed. Please see Schneeberger W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Deveson is buried in the Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria, British Columbia.

DEVINE, EVAN CAMPBELL F/L(P) J5705. From Orillia, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 12/44 age 22. #422 Flying Yachtsmen Squadron (This Arm Shall Do It). Sunderland aircraft crashed. Please see Wilkinson R.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Devine is buried in the Church of Ireland Churchyard, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, Ireland.

DEVINE, WILLIAM DOUGLAS MATTHEW F/O(N) J13937. From Sydenhann, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 30/44 age 30. #404 Buffalo Squadron (Ready To Fight). Beaufighter aircraft failed to return from a shipping strike off Bommel Fjord, Norway. F/L V.T. Robinson was also killed. Flying Officer Navigator Devine has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DEVITT, JAMES FREDERICK P/O(FE) C92768//R118817. From Bobcaygeon, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 22/44 age 22. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Bingen, Germany. Please see F/O J. Tite D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Flight Engineer Devitt is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

DEVLIN, LOUIS JAMES FS(P) R70988. From Glenside, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action May 30/42 age 21. #250 Squadron (Close To The Sun). FS Devlin was killed when his Kittyhawk aircraft #WK 648 collided with an enemy ME-109 aircraft and crashed seven miles south-east of Acroma. Flight Sergeant Pilot Devlin is buried in the Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma, Libya.

DEVOY, ALEXANDER GORDON P/O(N) J85650//R101358. From Cumberland, British Columbia. Killed in Action Mar 31/44. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Nuremberg, Germany. Please see Orr H.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Devoy is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

DEVRIES, JAMES PAUL LAC(P) 13116083 – under training. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Aug 30/42 age 22. #11 Service Flying Training School, Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Cessna Crane aircraft #8079 was in a mid-air collision during a formation flying exercise. LAC Devries was killed when #8079 crashed at Horsehoe Lake, Saskatchewan. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Devries is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia.

DE VRIES, TERENCE F/O(N) J29580. From New York City, New York, U.S.A. Killed in Action Aug 30/44 age 28. #619 Squadron. Target – Konigsberg, Germany. Please see F/O D.G. Danielson for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator de Vries has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DEWAR, CHARLES ERIC F/O(P) 42814 – Royal Air Force. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 26/41 age 27. #48 Squadron (Forte Et Fidele). Hudson aircraft lost in the North Sea whilst engaged in an anti-sub patrol. Flying Officer Pilot Dewar is buried in the Writtle Road Cemetery, Chelmford, Essex, England.

DEWAR, DOUGLAS ROBERTSON SGT(N) R115406. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 17/43 age 26. #76 Squadron (Resolute). Halifax aircraft #DT 569 was shot down near Hamburg at Glashutte, Germany. FS C.A. Gruchy, P/Os A.W. Stevenson, D.A. Gold (RAF), A.W. Stevenson (RAF), Sgts A.D. Tidmarsh (RAF), and J. Ward (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant Navigator Dewar is buried in the Ohlsdort Cemetery, Hamburg, Germany.

DEWAR, DUNCAN HUGH ALEXANDER P/O(N) J16386. From Oyama, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jan 13/43 age 22. #106 Squadron (Pro Libertate) Target – Essen, Germany. Please see Quinn J.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Dewar was buried in the Military Cemetery at Dusseldorf, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DEWAR, JOHN FRASER F/O(P) J28180, From London, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 12/44 age 21. #440 Beaver Squadron. F/O Dewar was flying Typhoon aircraft #MP 122 and was dive bombing a bridge north of St. Philbert sur Orne, France when he was hit by flak. The aircraft burst into flames and crashed, no parachute was seen. Flying Officer Pilot Dewar is buried in the Bretteville-Sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery, France.

DEWAR, KENNETH BARRIE LAC(P) R125448 – under training. From Lansing, Ontario. Died May 16/43 age 20. #1 Service Flying Training School, Camp Borden, Ontario. Harvard aircraft #3045 crashed on May 9, 1943 at Brentwood, Ontario after LAC Dewar pulled up from air-to-ground armament practise. He died of his injuries on May 16 while in the Military Hospital at Camp Borden. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Dewar is buried in the Finch Cemetery, Finch, Ontario.

DEWAR, MURRAY STEWART LAC(P) R128434 – under training. From Hoosier, Saskatchewan. Killed Jan 11/43 age 22. #10 Service Flying Training School, Dauphin, Manitoba. LACs Dewar, G.E. Dunlop, and F/O R.S. Thorpe were on an instrument flying test and were all killed when Cessna Crane aircraft #7897 dove straight into the ground five miles north of Ashville, Manitoba. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Dewar is buried in the Hoosier Cemetery, Hoosier, Saskatchewan.

DEWAR, PETER P/O(BA) J88395//R187160. From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action May 13/44 age 29. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Louvain, Belgium. Please see P/O Roy S. Smith for casualty list and flight detail. This was P/O Dewar’s 3rd operation. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Dewar is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery, Adegenn, East Flanders, Belgium.

DEWAR, WALTER WILLIAM FS(AG) R275670. From Langley Prairie, British Columbia. Killed in Action Mar 6/45 age 19. #576 Squadron (Carpe Diem). Target – Chemnitz, Germany. Please see Magee J.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Dewar has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DEWAR, WILLIAM CHARLES CPL U199179. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Sep 30/43 age 22. #5 Initial Training School, Belleville, Ontario. Cpl. Dewar died in the Belleville General Hospital of injuries sustained in a motor accident on #2 Highway. Corporal Dewar was cremated and his name is commemorated on the Ottawa Cremation Memorial, Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

DEWART, DOUGLAS LYLE F/O(BA) J44346//R218517. From Elva, Manitoba. Killed Jan 31/45 age 21. #19 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Spice D.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Dewart has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DEWEY, KENNETH WELLAND FS(AG) R210865. From Stratford, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 24/44 age 19. #625 Squadron (We Avenge). Lancaster aircraft #LM 174 missing whilst engaged in a night operation against Kiel, Germany. FS L A. Morfoot and P/O H.A. Smith were also killed. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Dewey has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DEWIS, FREDERICK SAYRE WO2(N) R171864. From Canmore, Alberta. Killed in Action Jun 22/44 age 20. #630 Squadron (Nocturna Mors). Target – Wesseling, Germany. Please see McKenna J.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Navigator Dewis is buried in the War Cemetery, Heverlee, Brabant, Belgium.

DEWITT, ARTHUR MELVIN P/O(AG) J88389//R174756. From Woodstock, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Mar 31/44 age 20. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te Plumerai). Target – Nuremberg, Germany. Please see Mitchell P.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Dewitt is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

DEWITT, WILLIAM NORTON F/O(BA) J41610//R224429. From St. Andrews Point, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 6/45 age 20. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Chemnitz, Germany. Please see Leet F.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Dewitt is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

DEXTER, HARVEY KENNETH SGT(P) R225047. From Milton, Queens County, Nova Scotia. Killed Mar 29/43 age 20. #34 Service Flying Training School, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Sgt Dexter was assigned to Harvard aircraft if 2881 and was flying in fog when he hit a radio mast. He was killed when the aircraft crashed four miles west of the aerodrome at Medicine Hat. Sergeant Pilot Dexter is buried in the Milford Street Cemetery, Milton, Nova Scotia.

DEY, ROBERT P/O(N) J90571//R162113. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jul 26/44 age 20. #103 Squadron (Noll Me Tangere). Target – Stuttgart, Germany. Please see Warren R.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Dey is buried in the Main Cemetery, Orleans, Cher, France.

DEZALL, RAYMOND PURDY P/O(P) J8945//R92311. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action May 29/42 age 25. RAF Ferry Command, Dorval, Quebec. Hudson aircraft #FH 463 lost in the sea. Sgt A. Scarth and P/O D.G. Gatehouse (RAF) were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Dezall has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

DIAMOND, JOHN EDMUND Lt(P) – Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. From Trail, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jul 10/42 age 26. Fleet Air Arm. Lost off H.M.C.S. Condor in an Albacore aircraft over the North Sea. Lieutenant Pilot Diamond has no known grave, his name is Commemorated on the Halifax Memorial, Point Pleasant Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

DIBB, THOMAS HARTLEY F/O(N) J17561. From London, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 2/44 age 29. #38 Squadron (Ante Lucem). The crew of Wellington aircraft #HZ 726 were returning from a bombing operation against the Harbour at Candia, Crete when their aircraft crashed. F/O Dibb and three of the crew, not Canadians, were all killed when they crashed three miles north of Tooka, Libya. Flying Officer Navigator Dibb is buried in the War Cemetery, Benghazi, Libya.

DICAIRE, JOSEPH OLIVAIN GERALD LAC R185117. From Donorl County, Vaudreuil, Quebec. Died Aug 2/44 age 22. RCAF Station, Mountain View, Ontario. LAC Dicaire drowned at Wellington, Ontario. Leading AirCraftman Dicaire is buried in the Dorion Cemetery, Dorion, Quebec.

DICK, JAMES ANDREW TAYLOR P/O(WAG) J94185//R168447. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 10/45 age 24. #98 Squadron (Never Failing). Target – Xanten, Germany. Mitchell aircraft #HD 365 was hit by flak over the target and crashed, no members of the crew were seen to bail out. WO J.E. Gallop and two of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dick is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DICK, JOHN NORRIE GORDON F/L(P) J21907//R96883. From Marathon, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 15/45 age 21. #442 Caribou Squadron. F/L Dick was flying Mustang aircraft #KH 764 and was escorting bombers to the Enschede/Munster area of Germany. When he was contacted by the Squadron Leader asking if everyone was okay, he replied, “okay, in cloud heading out at 250 degrees.” This r/t message was the last contact anyone had with him. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Dick has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DICK, LA VERNE JOHN F/O(N) J17187. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 30/44 age 28. #627 Squadron (At first sight). Mosquito aircraft #DZ 640 failed to return from daylight operations over Walcheren Island, Holland. The RAF pilot was also killed. F/O Dick had completed one tour and had begun his second when he was killed. Flying Officer Navigator Dick has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DICKIE, ALEXANDER GORDON F/L(P) J9270. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 10/44 age 24. #100 Squadron (Sarang Tebaun Jangan Duolok). Lancaster aircraft #ND 675 was hit by enemy gunfire while at a low altitude during a night mine-laying operation in the Baltic Sea. FS L.H. Chapman (RAAF) and Sgt A.W. Price (RAF) were also killed. F/L Dickie stayed at the controls so that the other five airmen could bail out. He went down with the aircraft and the survivors, not Canadians, were taken Prisoners of War. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Dickie is buried in the Fourfelt Cemetery at Esbjerg, Jutland, Denmark.

DICKIE, ALEXANDER MCKEEN WO2(BA) R65419. From New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Feb 28/43 age 24. #49 Squadron (Cave Canem). Lancaster aircraft #ED 467 missing over enemy territory at night, presumed enemy action. WO F.C. Duncan and five RAF members of the crew, Sgts D.W. Belsham, R. Brookes, H. Kay, J.A. Kelly, and F/O R.G. McCracken were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Dickie is buried in the War Cemetery at Escoublac-La-Baule, France. Addendum: – WO. Dickie was from Thorburn, Nova Scotia not New Glasgow. Detail provided by D.A. Stallard, Trenton, Nova Scotia.

DICKIE, CHARLES RICHARD LAC(P) R65473 – under training. From Canning, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Killed Dec 21/40 age 18. #1 Elementary Flying Training School, MaIton, Ontario. Fleet Finch aircraft #4441 and Finch #4448 collided in mid-air on approach to landing at the airfield at MaIton. LAC Dickie and Sgt R.T. Jewitt were both killed when Finch #4441 crashed 200 yards east of Mallon airport. The other aircraft landed safely with no loss of life. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Dickie is buried in the Hillaton Cemetery, Hillaton, Nova Scotia.

DICKIE, GORDON DOUGLAS P/O(P) J945251/R158775. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed Apr 5/45 age 23. #24 Operational Training Unit (Cum Labore Adjuvantes). Wellington aircraft missing. Please see Hunt W.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Dickie has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DICKIE, ROBERT JAMES P/O(WAG) J93903//R72665. From Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Killed in Action Feb 21/44 age 22. #97 Squadron (Achieve Your Aim), Pathfinder Force. Target – Stuttgart, Germany. Lancaster aircraft #JB 312 was in a mid-air collision over the target and returned only to go out of control, due to the damage, and crash just off #5 Runway, Bourn Airfield, England. FSs J.A. Dietman (RAAF), G.W. Wood D.F.M. (RAF), A.J. Newell (RAF), P/O J.A. Bartholomew D.F.C. (RAF), and F/L R.S. Emerson (RAF) were also killed. P/O Dickie had been slightly injured on June 28, 1942 when his #115 Squadron Wellington aircraft was damaged by enemy action. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dickie is buried in the City Cemetery, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

DICKIE, ROBERT LLOYD FS(AG) R97638. From Duncan, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jan 3/43 age 23. #9 Squadron (Per Noctem Volamus). Lancaster aircraft #W 4840 lost during night operations. F/O K.R. Smith and WO R.R. Moore were also killed. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Dickie is buried in the Canadian Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

DICKIE, ROSS MEREDITH SGT(AG) R281169. From Welland, Ontario. Killed Aug 30/44 age 18. #19 Operational Training Unit. Whitley aircraft crashed. Please see Tucker J.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Dickie is buried in the Gadder Cemetery, Lanarkshire County, Scotland.

DICKIE, WILLIAM JAMES FS(BA) R113573. From Chipman, New Brunswick. Killed Nov 22/44 age 21. #1660 Heavy Conversion Unit. Stirling aircraft #EF 201 had both port engines fail, went into a left- hand dive and crashed north of the aerodrome at Leach near Cheltenham, England. Four of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Dickie is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

DICKINSON, ALFRED JOHN P/O(AG) J89013HR201067. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 13/44 age 20. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Target – Brunswick, Germany. Please see F/L P.N. Cronyn D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Dickinson is buried in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

DICKINSON, ARTHUR GEORGE LAC(WAG) R81991 – under training. From Youghal, County Cork, Ireland. Died Jun 22/41 age 28. #1 Wireless School, Montreal, Quebec. Death by natural causes while in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal. Leading AirCraftman Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dickinson is buried in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

DICKINSON, EARL WILLARD F/O(WAG) J11845. From Vernon, British Columbia. Killed in Action Aug 15/43 age 21. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Wellington aircraft missing. Please see P/O Arthur Brown for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dickinson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

DICKINSON, FRANCIS LAC R185654 – armourer. From Calgary, Alberta. Died Apr 28/44 age 32. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finem). Death by natural causes while in the RAF Hospital, Northallerton, England. Leading AirCraftman Dickinson is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

DICKINSON, FRANKLIN MATTHEW SGT R50373 – aero engine mechanic. From Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick. Killed May 15/43 age 26. #1 PC, RCAF Station, Rockcliffe, Ontario. Sgt Dickinson and S/L G.V. Miscampbell were both killed when Mosquito aircraft #KB 305 flipped over on its back while landing at Rockcliffe. Sergeant Dickinson is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Hartland, New Brunswick.

DICKINSON, HARRY SGT(P) R157281. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Jul 21/43 age 19. #11 Advanced Flying Unit. Oxford aircraft #P 1189 and Oxford #V 4222 collided in flight and then crashed at Gailey Cross Roads, Staffordshire, England. Sgt Dickinson was killed in aircraft P 1189. Sergeant Pilot Dickinson is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

DICKINSON, ROBERT HARRY F/O(BA) J28488. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jun 29/44 age 21. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigannus). Target – Metz, France. Please see Patterson J.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Dickinson is buried in the French National Cemetery, Marissel, Beauvais, Oise, France.

DICKINSON, WINSTON- JAMES FS(WAG) R84563. From Houlton, Maine, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jun 30/42 age 25. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Bremen, Germany. Please see Harrell W.J. for casualty list and flight detail, Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dickinson is buried in the Protestant Churchyard at Noordwolde„ Weststellingwerf, Friesland, Holland.

DICK1SON, ALBERT WILLIAM FS(BA) R141249. From Carlsruhe, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 26/43 age 21. #106 Squadron (Pro Libertate). Lancaster aircraft #EE 125 failed to return from bombing operations, presumed enemy action. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Dickison has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DICKSON, ALEXANDER FERN1E SGT(AG) R58430. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Oct 14/41 age 20. #207 Squadron (Semper Paratus). The crew of Manchester aircraft it L 7321 were engaged in a bombing mission when they were shot down near St. Trond, Belgium. P/Os W.E. Simpson, F. Mason (RAF), J. Unsworth D.F.M. (RAF), and FS E. Moulding (RAF) were also killed. One other RAF member of the crew missing believed killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Dickson is buried in the War Cemetery, Heverlee, Brabant, Belgium.

DICKSON, CECIL ALEXANDER F/O(WAG) J10870 A.F.C. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Dec 15/44 age 24. #168 Heavy Transport Squadron, Rockcliffe, Ontario. Fortress aircraft lost. Please see F/L A.J. Ruttledge D.F.C. & Bar for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dickson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario. Addendum: – Air Force Cross – No.168 Squadron (Canada) – Award effective 5 May 1944 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 1133/44 dated 26 May 1944. Home in Edmonton; enlisted there 26 May 1941. Trained at No.813GS (graduated 30 March 1942) and No.2 WS (graduated 28 February 1942). Incident was 23 January 1944. Presented by Governor General at Government House, 4 July 1944. Dickson subsequently missing with No.168 Squadron, 15 December 1944; name on Ottawa Memorial. Incident described occurred 23 January 1944. Although the incident report refers specifically to the captain, Dickson was part of the crew and received his award for the same action. This officer was captain of a Fortress which was proceeding one night recently from Great Britain to Gibraltar, when about 190 miles from base, under very dark conditions in cloud, his aircraft had a violent head-on collision with an unidentified aircraft on 23 January 1944. Despite the fact that two engines were out of commission, all four propellers bent and the aircraft badly damaged, he managed to right it, after falling approximately 2,000 feet. When they were still unable to hold altitude, he directed his second pilot and crewmen to jettison the cargo and all other loose equipment. By strenuous effort and skillful flying, he was able to set course for land. Although flying with a crew previously unknown to him, he guided their efforts with such confidence that every member performed his function in a most exemplary manner. The flight back occupied approximately two hours of instrument flying, during which the aircraft was vibrating terrifically and apparently on the verge of breaking up. By careful use of radio and other aids, an aerodrome was found and a successful landing was made with no further damage to his aircraft. This officer, when faced with an almost unprecedented emergency in the air, did his job and directed his crew in an extremely laudable manner. Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DICKSON, HARRY GEORGE SGT(WAG) A18077. From London, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 13/41 age 20. #15 Squadron (Aim Sure). Stirling aircraft #N 3659 missing during bombing operations over enemy territory. FS W.E. Barrett (RAF), Sgts. O.K. Henson (RAF), R.B. Strachan:(RAF), and G.T. Taylor (RAF) were also killed. Two other members of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dickson is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

DICKSON, HUGH GILCHRIST F/O(P) J26498. From Truro, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Sep -14/43 age 21. #137 Squadron (Do Right Fear Naught). Hurricane aircraft #KZ 656 failed to return from an anti- shipping patrol in the Ostende area of Belgium. Flying Officer Pilot Dickson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DICKSON, JOHN ARTHUR WO2(WAG) R190510. From Kingston, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 21/45 age 22. #625 Squadron (We Avenge). Target – Dortmund, Germany. Please see F/O W.P. Maloney D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air. Gunner Dickson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DICKSON, JOHN WILLIAM WO2(OB) 355A. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Mar 27/42 age 33. #409 Nighthawk Squadron (Media Nox Meridies Noster). ,Beaufighter aircraft crashed. Please see Hanbury B.A. for casualty list and flight detail. WO Dickson had been slightly injured on August 14, 1941 when a #409 Squadron aircraft hit a tree. Warrant Officer Class II Observer Dickson is buried in the Scopwick Church Burial Ground, Lincolnshire, England.

DICKSON, WALTER EDWARD FS(BA), R156913. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 23/43 age 20. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Einem). Target – Hanover, Germany. Please see F/O H.E. McRae for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Dickson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DICKSON, WALTER SYDNEY P/O(FE) J95230//R202165. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Feb 21/45 age 22. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Target – Dortmund, Germany. Please see Hoffman L.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Flight Engineer Dickson is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DICKSON, WILLIAM RODGER CPL R87940 – aero engine mechanic. From Lang Bay, British Columbia. Killed Aug 21/44 age 38. #62 Base. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see S/L B.E. Wilmot D.F.C. & Bar for casualty list and flight detail. Corporal Dickson is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

DIENO, GUSTAF ADOLPHE P/O(WAG) J87465//R172279. From Oliver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jun 13/44 age 24. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Cambrai, France. Please see McElheran J.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dieno is buried in the Town Cemetery, Dunkirk, France.

DI FILIPPO, ADAM MATTHEW LAC(P) R200503 – under training. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed Jan 14/44 age 23. #9 Service Flying Training School, Centralia, Ontario. LAC Di Filippo and P/O J.F. Henning were engaged in low-flying instruction and were both killed when Anson aircraft #7272 crashed in the low-flying area near Cromarty, Ontario. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Di Filippo is buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario.

DIGGINS, JOHN ANDREW F/O(N) J12745. From Canso, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Jul 13/43 age 20. #458 Australia Squadron. Wellington aircraft missing. Please see Bradley H.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Diggins has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

DIGNEY, RODERICK JOSEPH F/L(N) J9497. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Mar 31/44 age 29. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Target – Nuremberg, Germany. Please see Paquin F.F. for casualty list and flight detail. This was F/L Digney’s 23rd. operation. Flight Lieutenant Navigator Digney was buried in the Falkenstein Cemetery at Werolzhofen, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

DIKEMAN, WILLIAM REES SGT(P) R83139. From Port Orchard, Washington, U.S.A. Killed in Action Feb 4/42 age 27. #119 City of Hamilton Squadron (Noll Me Tangere). Bolingbroke aircraft crashed. Please see Varey R.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Pilot Dikeman is buried in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.

DILLON, JOHN HENRY FS(WAG) R82496. From Braeside, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 30/43 age 21. #158 Squadron (Strength In Unity). Halifax aircraft #HR 757 was lost during night operations over enemy territory. FSs H.V. Tracey, H.F. Stettiner (RAF), Sgts T. Dawson (RAF), WO H. Holcombe (RAF), and E. Milne (RAF) were also killed. One other member of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed taken Prisoner of War. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dillon is buried in the Ohlsdorf Cemetery, Hamburg, Germany.

DILLON, JOHN VINTON FS(BA) R109988. From Tecumseh, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 26/43 age 25. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Stuttgart, Germany. Please see Webster L.P. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Airner Dillon is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

DILLON, RAYMOND JAMES FS(P) R67803. From Freeport, Illinois U.S.A. Killed in Action May 16/42 age 21. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). The crew of Hampden aircraft #AT 224 were engaged in a night mine-laying operation when they crashed in the sea off Denmark between Odder and Samso Islands. FS R.W. Dreyer, P/O C. Creswell (RAF), and Sgt W.J. Palmer (RAF) were also killed. This was FS Dillon’s 16th operation. There were two #408 Sqdn. aircraft lost on this date. Please see FS A.A. Smith for information regarding the other aircraft. Flight Sergeant Pilot Dillon is buried in the Churchyard at Vaerlose, Denmark.

DILLOW, WALLACE EDWARD CHARLES WO2(AG) R108786. From Milton, Ontario. Killed in Action Dea.29/43 age 20. #35 Squadron (Uno Anima Agimus), Pathfinder Force. Halifax aircraft #HR 986 was shot down near Berlin at Doberitz, Germany during night operations against Berlin. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Dillow was buried at Doberitz, exhumed, and reburied in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

DILWORTH, ARTHUR JOSEPH F/L(P) J24427//R164009. From Lachine, Quebec. Killed in Action Apr 25/45 age 22. #443 Hornet Squadron (Our Sting Is Death). F/L Dilworth was assigned to fly Spitfire aircraft #TA 739 and was on an armed reconnaissance of the Bremen area of Germany when his aircraft was hit by flak. The Spitfire went straight into the ground four miles east of Goldenstadt, Germany. F/L Dilworth was not seen to bail out and no r/t message was received. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Dilworth has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DILWORTH, GORDON ALAN AC1 R61440 – wireless operator, ground. From Rush Lake, Saskatchewan. Killed Jun 3/41 age 21. #11 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft crashed. Please see Snow G.B. for casualty list and flight detail. AirCraftman First Class Dilworth is buried in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery at Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

DI MARCO, LEO JOHN DAVID F/O(P) J16455. From Lakeview, Ontario. Killed Aug 19/44 age 21. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). F/O Di Marco and his wife were both killed when his motorcycle crashed into a milk truck at Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Flying Officer Pilot Di Marco is buried in the Linthorpe Cemetery, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England.

DIMMA, THOMAS WILLIAM P/O(AG) J189291/R96009 From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed Mar 23/44 age 24. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see F/L G.B. Leddy D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. P/O Dimma won his D.F.M when he was assigned to #488 Squadron. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Dimma is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England. Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Medal – No.408 Squadron – Award effective 17 November 1943 as per London Gazette dated 23 November 1943 and AFRO 410/44 dated 25 February 1944. Born 1922 in Ontario. Home in Ottawa; enlisted there 24 April 1941. Trained at No.4 WS (graduated 28 February 1941) and No.2 SOS (graduated 14 August 1942). Presented to next of kin 12 December 1944. Killed in flying accident, 24 March 1944 at No.22 0Th (Wellington RF732); buried in UK. The citation reads – “As rear gunner, Flight Sergeant Dimma has participated in a large number of sorties involving attacks on a wide variety of targets. He has displayed commendable courage and devotion to duty and has proved himself to be a most dependable member of aircraft crew. On several occasions his timely warnings and skilled evading directions have enabled his pilot to out manoeuver enemy fighters.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DIMOCK, ARTHUR EDWARD FS(BA) R153186. From South Rawdon, Hants County, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Jan 14/44 age 24. #514 Squadron (Nil Obstare Potest). Target – Brunswick, Germany. Lancaster aircraft #LL 695 was shot down at Laudenburg, Germany. Sgt E.J. Oakley and five other members of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. There were two #514 Sqdn. aircraft lost in the same area on this date. Following is a list of the casualties from both aircraft; F/Os P.P. Boulter, F.G. Rasher D.F.M. (RAF), Sgts J.W. Hennis (RAF), R.F. Laishley (RAF), FSs J.S. Gallagher (RAF), L. Kell (RNZAF), P.E. Mason (RNZAF), and S/L E.F. Sly D.F.C., A.F.M. (RAF). Please see F/O J.A. Sneddon D.F.M. for information regarding the other aircraft and crew. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Dimock was buried in the Parish Cemetery at Laudenburg, exhumed, and reinterred in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

DIMOCK, HEDLEY GILBERT P/O(FE) C92344//R85824, From London, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 27/44 age 21. #212 Squadron. Catalina aircraft #FP 231 was taking off for convoy escort duties when it crashed near Madras, India. Six of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Pilot Officer Flight Engineer Dimock is buried in the British Cemetery, Cochim, India.

DINGLE, BRYON NORMAN SGT(OB) 581277 – Royal Air Force. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jul 21/40 age 20. #144 Squadron (Who Shall Stop Us). Hampden aircraft failed to return from operations. Three of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Observer Dingle has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DINGLE, JOHN TREGENNA P/O(P) J24270//R152890. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed May 30/43 age 22. #4 Service Flying Training School, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Cessna Crane aircraft crashed. Please see Cameron R.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Dingle is buried in the Elmwood Cemetery at Winnipeg, Manitoba.

DINGLE, RUSSEL HIELAND F/O(P) 39307 – Royal Air Force. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action May 12/40 age 25. Flying Officer Pilot Dingle is buried in the Mazargues Cemetery Extension, Marseilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, France.

DINGLEY, LEONARD DOUGLAS F/O(N) J22480. From Cranbrook, British Columbia. Killed in Action Nov 12/43 age 24. #102 Ceylon Squadron (Tentate Et Perficite). Halifax aircraft #HX 158 lost on a night mine-laying operation. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Navigator Dingley has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DINGLEY, LINWOOD ALTON F/O(BA) J20822. From Portland, Maine U.S.A. Killed in Action May 13/43 age 22. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finern). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Lundy E.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Dingley is buried in the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, Hautot-sur-Mer, France.

DINGWALL, FRED THOMPSON P/O(P) J177981/R107442. From Asquith, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action May 30/43 age 20. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). P/O Dingwall and F/L L.E. Blight were both killed when Wellington aircraft #HE 553 crashed near Cotterick at Reeth, Yorkshire. Pilot Officer Pilot Dingwall is buried in the Ripon Cemetery, Yorkshire, England.

DINGWALL, JOHN WO1(WAG) R101473. From Nelson, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jul 29/44 age 21. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Hamburg, Germany. Please see Latimer G.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class I Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dingwall was buried near the crash site, exhumed, and reburied in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

DION, JOSEPH JACQUES LOUIS PHILIPPE SGT(FE) R146964. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Nov 15/44 age 24. #1659 Heavy Conversion Unit. Sgt Dion was killed when he walked into the spinning propeller of an aircraft at RAF Station, Keevil, Wiltshire, England. Sergeant Flight Engineer Dion is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

DION, RAYMOND BERNARD FS(AG) R119135. From Penetanguishene, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 10/42 age 22. #57 Squadron (Corpus Non Animum Muto). Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see McLaughlin A.J. for casualty list and flight detail. FS Dion had been seriously injured on July 27, 1942 when his #57 Squadron Wellington aircraft was damaged by enemy flak, one RAF airman was also killed in this action. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Dion is buried in the Coningsby Cemetery, Lincolnshire, England.

DION, WALTER LEON WO2(WAG) R116350. From The Pas, Manitoba. Killed Mar 16/43. #122 Composite Squadron, Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Bolingbroke aircraft lost. Please see Seaker R.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dion has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

DIONNE, ERNEST BERNARD SGT(P) R96741. From South Durham, Drumond County, Quebec. Killed Jun 8/42 age 22. #13 Service Flying Training School, St. Hubert, Quebec. Sgt Dionne was flying Harvard aircraft #3285, was engaged in instrument-flying training, and was killed when the Harvard crashed in the woods two miles south-east of St. Octave, Quebec. Sergeant Pilot Dionne is buried in the Family Plot in St. Fulgence De Durham Cemetery, South Durham, Quebec.

DIONNE, FRANCIS ROGER P/O(P) J89044. From Riviere du Loup, Quebec. Killed Mar 16/44 age 29. #1664 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Pellettier R.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Dionne is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

DI PERS10, QUERINO FS(P) R76376. From Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia. Killed Jul 16/42 age 22. #601 County of London Squadron. Spitfire aircraft #BR 459 was in a mid-air collision with a Hurricane aircraft during take-off. FS Di Persia was killed when his Spitfire crashed and burned on Landing Ground #154, the Middle East. Flight Sergeant Pilot Di Persio is buried in the Chatby Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt.

DI PESA, ARTHUR FS(WAG) R179456. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Aug 15/44 age 29. #4 Operational Training Unit. Sunderland aircraft crashed. Please see Sargent W.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Di Pesa is buried in the Fiosskene Parish Churchyard Extension, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.

DI PINTO, JOHN HENRY SGT(AG) R188302. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 21/44 age 30. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Target – Magdeburg, Germany. Please see F/O J.A. Linde for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Di Pinto was buried in the Garrison Cemetery, Wesermunde-Gesternunde, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Becklingen War Cemetery at Soltau, Germany.

DISBROWE, MARTIN LAC(P) R116603 – under training. From St. Thomas, Ontario. Killed Oct 30/41 age 20. #3 Elementary Flying Training School, London, Ontario. Fleet Finch aircraft #6006 was engaged in flying sequences 1, 1A, 2, 3, and 4 when it hit the ground at a high speed four miles south of London. Sgt D.A. Campbell was also killed. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Disbrowe is buried in Elmdale Memorial Park, St. Thomas, Ontario.

DISNEY, DOUGLAS HAIG F/O(P) J14405. From Mimico, Ontario. Killed Nov 2/43 age 25. #131 Operational Training Unit. Catalina aircraft #FP 120 last known position was off Malinmore Head, Northern Ireland. FL. E.E. Muff itt was also killed. Seven of the crew, not Canadians, missing presumed killed. Flying Officer Pilot Disney has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DISSING, JENS LAWRENCE P/O(P) J85547//R116953. From London, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 7144 ago 20. #415 Swordfish Squadron (Ad Metam). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Simpson C.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Dissing is buried in the General Cemetery at Bergen, Holland.

DITTMER, DONALD FRANKLIN FS(BA) R179976. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jul 24/44 age 24. #1666 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Lewthwaite G.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Dittmer is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

DITZLER, DONALD WILLOUGHBY F/O(P) J21426. From Clive, Alberta. Killed in Action Nov 3/43 age 24. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Dusseldorf, Germany. Please see McLeod N.S. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Ditzler was buried at Monchen-Gladbach, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

DIVITCOFF, ALEXANDER FS(AG) R209473. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 18/44 age 21. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Duisburg, Germany. Please see Parrott J.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Divitcoff was buried in the American Cemetery, Fosses Belgium, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery, Leopoldsburg, Limburg, Belgium.

DIXEY, HENRY CHARLES SGT(FE) 1861605 – Royal Air Force. From Kelowna, British Columbia. Killed in Action May 10/44 age 19. #9 Squadron (Per Noctem Volamus). Lancaster aircraft lost during operations. Sgt J.H. Butler (RAF) was also killed. Six RAAF crew members missing believed killed. Sergeant Flight Engineer Dixey is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Forest-sur-Marque, Nord, France.

DIXON, ALBERT SGT(AG) R176201. From Estevan, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jun 13/43 age 19. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Tedford B.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Dixon is buried in the Sage War Cemetery, Oldenburg, Land Niedersachsen, Germany.

DIXON, ALFRED ROSS FS(AG) R181570. From Neudorf, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jul 3/43 age 20. #214 Federated Malay States Squadron (Ultor In Umbris). Stirling aircraft #EE 882 failed to return from operations. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Dixon has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DIXON, ARTHUR ALLEN F/O(BA) J37706//R169448. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 28/44 age 20. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finern). Target – Opladen, Germany. Please see LeBlanc A.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Dixon was buried at Leverkusen, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

DIXON, CALVIN DANIEL FS(WAG) R82839. From Pendleton, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 21/42 age 26. #218 Gold Coast Squadron (In Time). Stirling aircraft was shot down at Schleswig, Germany. There were two #218 Sqdn. aircraft lost in this same area on this date, one RAAF and ten RAF airmen, FSs J. Farrimond, L. Hartley, Sgts R.T. Higgins, F.J. James, N. Podmore, J.A. Sharpe, C. Smith, G.E.S. Wren, P/Os I.C. Newell, and G.L. Tudor were also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dixon was buried at Schleswig, exhumed, and reburied in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

DIXON, CARMAN GARFIELD SGT R50089 – aero engine mechanic. From Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Died Apr 15/43 age 28. Sgt Dixon drowned at Chebogue Harbor, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Sergeant Dixon is buried in the Rural Cemetery at Sackville, New Brunswick.

DIXON, CHARLES RIGHTER WO2(P) R88217. From Mount Vernon, New York, U.S.A. Killed Mar 10/43 age 28. #1412 Meteorological Flight. Gladiator aircraft #N 5831 taxied into a petrol dump, caught fire and burned at the aerodrome at Wadi Seidna. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Dixon is buried in the British Cemetery, Khartoum, Sudan.

DIXON, CHESTER BROCKIE P/O(P) J17446//R102143. From Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Apr 27/43 age 21. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Duisburg, Germany. Please see Sleeth S. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Dixon was buried in the North Cemetery, Dusseldorf, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DIXON, ELTON LASCELLES F/O(P) J20973. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Feb 20/44 age 22. #439 Westmount Squadron. Typhoon aircraft was engaged in a normal day exercise when the weather closed in. F/O Dixon requested and received a homing and proceeded directly away from the aerodrome at too low an altitude and crashed into a hill at Benty Cowan Hill, Brochloch Farm, near New Cummock, Scotland. Flying Officer Pilot Dixon is buried in the Ayr Cemetery, Ashyshire County, Scotland.

DIXON, FREDERICK ALLEN F/O(P) C35425. From Barrie, Ontario. Killed Jun 16/44. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Simonson R.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Dixon is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

DIXON, GARTH LAVAIN SGT(P) R102275. From Tompkins, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Sep 13/42 age 20. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft missing. Please see Reid J.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Pilot Dixon has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DIXON, GORDON HENRY WO(WAG) 533999 – Royal Air Force. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Apr 27/45 age 27. WO Dixon had gone missing in France in June of 1940 but returned safely. Warrant Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dixon is buried at Didcot, Berkshire, England.

DIXON, HILLIARD CRAIG P/O(P) J18933//R100887. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Oct 15/43 age 22. #8 Operational Training Unit. P/O Dixon was flying Spitfire aircraft #AB 124 and failed to return from a training flight. Pilot Officer Pilot Dixon has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DIXON, JOHN SGT(AG) R142636. From Bay Tree, Alberta. Killed in Action Feb 20/44 age 20. #57 Squadron (Corpus Non Animum Muto). Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see WO J.A. Wheeler for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Dixon is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

DIXON, JOHN ASKEW CHARTRES F/O(P) J23433//R149135. From Brownvale, Alberta. Killed in Action Jan 26/44 age 24. #404 Buffalo Squadron (Ready To Fight). Beaufighter aircraft #NE 318 was shot down by 4 German ME-109 fighter aircraft during a shipping strike off the Norwegian coast and was seen burning in the water. The navigator, not Canadian, was also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Dixon has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DIXON, JOHN MARTIN SGT(WAG) R69039. From Sudbury, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 7/41 age 27. #149 East India Squadron (Fortis Nocte). Wellington aircraft #X 9705 missing after bombing operations. Sgt Dixon had been slightly injured on July 18, 1941 when a #149 Squadron aircraft hit a tree on landing. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dixon is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

DIXON, LORNE EMERSON CPL R138495. From Victoria, British Columbia. Killed Feb 18/44 age 21. Cpl. Dixon drowned when he fell into the harbour whilst returning to his RCAF Marine craft at Pubnico, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Corporal Dixon is buried in the Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria, British Columbia.

DIXON, MICHAEL RALPH FS(AG) R99543. From London, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 11/43 age 26. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). Wellington aircraft #X 3334 was shot down in the Darmstadt Forest, Germany. Four RAF crew members were also killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Dixon was buried in the Darmstadt Forest Cemetery, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Dumbach, Germany.

DIXON, MURRAY ALLAN SGT(P) R133535. From Trenton, Ontario. Killed Feb 4/43 age 19. #59 Operational Training Unit. Sgt Dixon was killed when his Hurricane aircraft #V 6989 crashed at Newton, England. Sergeant Pilot Dixon is buried in the St. Gregory Churchyard, Kirknewton, Ewan, Northumberland, England.

DIXON, NELSON ALEXANDER SGT(AG) R179831. From Dundurn, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jan 6/44 age 32. #576 Squadron (Came Diem). Lancaster aircraft #AD 333 lost whilst engaged in night operations against Stettin, Germany. WO F.A. Larsen was also killed. Four of the crew, not Canadians, were taken Prisoners of War. Two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Dixon is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

DIXON, NORMAN HAROLD F/O(N) J47339//R280169. From Scarboro Junction, Ontario. Killed in Action May 25/45 age 20. #271 Squadron. Dakota aircraft crashed. Please see Scherbarth A.O. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Dixon was buried in the Grand Failly Cemetery, France, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Choloy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.

DIXON, ROBERT FS(AG) 1R113007. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Nov 19/43 age 21. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Target – Mannheim, Germany. Please see Winter F.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Dixon has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DIXON, ROBERT SAMUEL F/O(P) C2988. From Eburne, British Columbia. Killed Jan 11/41 age 32. #8 Repair Depot, Winnipeg, Manitoba. F/O Dixon was flying Cessna Crane aircraft #7662, was engaged in a test flight, and was killed when the aircraft crashed at Grosse Isle, Manitoba. Flying Officer Pilot Dixon is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia.

DIXON, THOMAS HENRY LAC R86973 – air frame mechanic. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed Sep 6/44 age 24. #170 Ferry Squadron, Calgary, Alberta. Harvard aircraft #AJ 959 was being ferried from Edmonton to Calgary and was flying at 1,000 feet when it went into a spin and crashed four miles south-west of Cavanagh, Alberta. F/O C. L. Andrew was also killed. Leading AirCraftman Dixon is buried in the Beechmount Cemetery at Edmonton, Alberta.

DIXON, WALTER ALEXANDER FS(P) R109932. From Markdale, Ontario. Killed Apr 9/43 age 24. #195 Squadron (Velocitate Fortis). FS Dixon was engaged in low-flying when his Typhoon aircraft #ON 424 hit a signal arm and crashed at the New Lane Station, Burscougby, Lancashire. Flight Sergeant Pilot Dixon is buried in the St. Peter Churchyard, Formby, Lancashire, England.

DIXON, WILLIAM ALLISON F/O(N) J22058. From Aulac, West County, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Mar 31/44 age 21. #578 Squadron (Accuracy). Halifax aircraft #MZ 508 was shot down near Furth, Germany during a night strike against Nuremberg, Germany. FS W.E. Sargent and four of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. One of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. F/O Dixon was on his first operation and his was one of 108 Allied aircraft lost this night. Flying Officer Navigator Dixon is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

DLUSY, NATHAN FS(WAG) R179433. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Aug 15/44 age 23. #4 Operational Training Unit. Sunderland aircraft crashed. Please see Sargent W.B. for casualty list and flight detail. FS Dlusy was originally from Berlin, Germany and escaped the Nazis in 1938. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dlusy is buried in the Glenduffhill Jewish Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland.

DMYTRUK, PETER FS(AG) R114740 C.G. From Wynyard, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Dec 9/43 age 23. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Halifax aircraft #DT 745 was shot down March 11, 1943 during a night attack against Suttgart, Germany. Two Canadians, FS H.D. Rea and F/O MacDonald were taken Prisoners of War, and five of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. A message was received by the Squadron saying FS Dmytruk was alive and in good health but he could not be expected to return to the U.K. for some time and this information was to be treated with the utmost secrecy. FS Dmytruk worked with the French underground for about nine months and was killed in an enemy ambush while blowing up a bridge which had a train on it at the time. He was awarded the French Croix de Guerre. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Dmytruk is buried at the Communal Cemetery, Les Martres-deVeyre, Puy-de-Dome, France. Addendum: – Croix de Guerre with Silver Star (France) – No.405 Squadron – Award as per AFRO 485/47 dated 12 September 1947. Home in Wynard, Saskatchewan. Air gunner, missing 12 March 1943 with No.405 Squadron (Halifax DT745). Presumed dead 9 December 1943; buried in France. Reported as having joined French Resistance; shot by Gestapo. News clippings suggest that following destruction of an ammunition train, the Germans took 1,400 hostages; Dmytruk diverted attention of firing squad by driving a car at high speed down main street of town. Memorial unveiled in Matrye de Veyre, 10 December 1972. Attended by thirteen citizens of Wynard who had received financial assistance from the provincial government after federal officials virtually laughed off a request (Ottawa Citizen, 29 November 1972; Kamsack Times, 14 December 1972) Detail provided by FL Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DOAK, JAMES BASIL F/L(P) J5491//R73766. From Cowansville, Quebec. Killed in Action Jan 1/45 age 31. #412 Falcon Squadron (Promtus Ad Vindictum). F/L Doak was engaged in a fighter sweep when his Spitfire aircraft #MJ 877 was hit by fire from enemy aircraft. The Spitfire was seen to burst into flames and crash eight miles west of Bielfield, Germany, no parachute was seen. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Doak is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kieve, Germany.

DOAN, JAMES EDGERTON WO2(P) P240. From River Beach, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Sep 14/39 age 34. #8 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (Determined To Defend), Sydney, Nova Scotia. Delta aircraft #673 crashed in the ocean near Sydney. Cpl. D.A. Rennie was also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Doan has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

DOAN, WILLIAM CECIL CPL R52188 – aero engine mechanic. From Longwood, Ontario. Killed Jan 3/43 age 22. #1 Bombing and Gunnery School, Jarvis, Ontario. Bolingbroke aircraft crashed. Please see Troutbeck G.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Corporal Doan is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Ontario.

DOBBS, FERNAND WALTER P/O(AG) J93872//R166478. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jan 12/45 age 21. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Halifax aircraft missing. Please see F/O A.M. Mackie D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Dobbs has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DOBBYN, JOSEPH LLOYD F/O(P) J18666//R110946 D.F.C. From Dand, Manitoba. Killed in Action Mar 23/44 age 22. #50 Squadron (From Defence To Attack). Lancaster aircraft #DV 384 was shot down forty miles north-east of Cologne at Gravenbruck, Germany during a night operation against Frankfurt, Germany. Six of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Dobbyn was buried in the Evangelical Cemetery at Gravenbruck, exhumed, and reinterred in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany. Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Cross – No.50 Squadron (deceased) – Award effective 22 March 1944 as per London Gazette dated 21 December 1945 and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Born 1912 in Melita, Manitoba; home Dand, Manitoba (farm worker). Enlisted in Winnipeg, 27 June 1941. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 28 March 1942), No.9 EFTS (graduated 20 June 1942) and No.11 SFTS (graduated 23 October 1942). Commissioned August 1943. Killed in action 22/23 March 1944 (Lancaster DV384); buried in Germany. Medal presented to his sister at Government House, 7 November 1949. The citation reads – “This officer has flown on operations against such well defended German targets as Berlin, Hanover, Leipzig and Stuttgart. On three occasions his aircraft has been attacked by enemy fighters while making the bombing run but each time Flying Officer Dobbyn, undeterred, resolutely pressed home his attack. At all times he has displayed outstanding skill, courage and devotion to duty.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

DOBESCH, BURGHARD HANS F/O(N) J36379. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed May 26/44 age 22. #19 Operational Training Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed at Blackmagg Hill, Angus, Scotland. Sgts T.E. Donnelly, N.T. Kester, J.E. Gray, F/O R.F. Edwards, and one of the crew, not Canadian, were also killed. Flying Officer Navigator Dobesch is buried in the Fettercaim Cemetery, Kincardineshire, Scotland.

DOBIE, PAUL NELSON F/O(P) 103551 – Royal Air Force. From Regina, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Oct 21/42 age 20. #1 Squadron (In Omnibus Princeps). Typhoon aircraft lost during operations. Flying Officer Pilot Dobie has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DOBIE, ROBERT CHARLES FS(P)R92079. From Vernon, British Columbia. Killed Mar 26/42 age 22. #16 Operational Training Unit. Hampden aircraft #P 1221 crashed and burned near Polebrook, England. Sgt N.G. Boyce, FSs R.J. O’Leary, and D.C. Lindsey were also killed. Flight Sergeant Pilot Dobie is buried in the Old Weston (St. Swithun) Churchyard, Huntingdonshire, England.

DOBSON, AMOS ROWE WO1(WAG) R116474. From Manitou, Manitoba. Killed Jun 22/44 age 23. #45 Air Transport Group. Hudson aircraft crashed. Please see Thomas C.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class I Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dobson is buried in the Archibald Cemetery at Manitou, Manitoba.

DOBSON, EVERETT ARCHIBALD LAC(P) R151221 – under training. From Kapuskasing, Ontario. Killed Aug 4/43 age 20. #41 Service Flying Training School, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. LAC Dobson was killed in Harvard aircraft #FE 635 while engaged in night flying circuits and landings. Shortly after take-off the aircraft spiralled into the ground, near Halbrite, Saskatchewan. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Dobson is buried in the Anglican Church Cemetery, New Carlisle, Quebec.

DOBSON, LORNE GERALD P/O(P) J17746//R77798. From Ninga, Manitoba. Killed Mar 15/43 age 25. #99 Squadron (Quisque Tenax). P/O Dobson was killed when his Wellington aircraft #HE 112 was in a mid-air collision with another Wellington. The collision occured near Dacca at Fatulla, Pakistan. Ten airmen in HE 112, not Canadians, were also killed. There were no casualties in the other aircraft. Pilot Officer Pilot Dobson was buried in the Government Cemetery at Dacca, exhumed, and reinterred in the Maynamati War Cemetery, Pakistan.

DOBSON, WALTER ARTHUR WO2(P) R90254. From London, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 21/42 age 20. #152 Hyderabad Squadron (Faithful Ally). Spitfire aircraft missing during a patrol over Nateur, heavy flak in the area is suspected to be the cause. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Dobson is buried in the Beja War Cemetery, Tunisia.

DOBSON, WARREN LEE WO2(WAG) R99045. From Sackville, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Dec 17/43 age 21. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Saunders ELM. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dobson is buried in the City Cemetery, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

DOCHERTY, JAMES SGT(P) 910187 – Royal Air Force. From Dunnville, Ontario. Killed Dec 13/40 age 19. Service Flying Training School. Sergeant Pilot Docherty is buried in the Cemetery at Market Drayton, Shropshire, England.

DOCKENDORFF, EDGAR JACOB LAC R72726 – mechanic. From Mount Hope, Prince Edward Island. Killed Jun 11/43 age 26. #415 Swordfish Squadron (Ad Metam). Hampden aircraft crashed. Please see WO E.H. Johnston for casualty list and flight detail. Leading AirCraftman Dockendorff is buried in St. Duthus Cemetery, lain, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.

DOCKERILL, JOHN PETER P/O(WAG) J18226//R107570. From Fenwood, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jun 22/43 age 21. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Krefeld, Germany. Please see Reichert C.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dockerill has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DOCKING, ROBERT OWEN SGT(P) R59295. From Minnedosa, Manitoba. Killed Jun 17/41 age 21. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Marham, Norfolk, England. Sgt Docking and P/O A.Y. Evans (RAF) were both killed when their Wellington aircraft crashed at Sporle, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Sergeant Pilot Docking is ‘buried in the Marham Cemetery, Norfolk, England.

DOCKREY, CYRIL BERNARD F/O(P) J35152. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Sep 12/44 age 25. #619 Squadron. Target – Darmstadt, Germany. Please see Potts J.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Dockrey is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

DOCKRILL, JOSEPH FREDERICK P/O(P) J16973. From Telkwa, British Columbia. Killed in Action Apr 10/43 age 21. #242 Squadron (Toujours Pret). P/O Dockerill lost his life after he bailed out of his Spitfire aircraft #ER 888 four miles west of Tingley, Malta. Pilot Officer Pilot Dockrill has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

DODD, THOMAS. WILFRED P/O(N) J87616//R128222. From Sinnett, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jan 22/44 age 22. #514 Squadron (Nil Obstare Potest). Target – Magdeburg, Germany. Please see Bennett R.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Dodd has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DODDING, JAMES DAVID WO1(1D) R133286. From Kamloops, British Columbia. Killed in Action Feb 20/44 age 21. #514 Squadron (Nil Obstare Potest). Lancaster aircraft #LL 681 lost during night operations to Leipzig, Germany. Seven of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class I Pilot Dodding has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DODDS, GILBERT DERRICK SGT(OB) R62216. From North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Killed Aug 1/41 age 20. #44 Rhodesia Squadron (Fulmina Regis lusta). Sgt Dodds was killed when his Hampden aircraft crashed near Lincoln at South Park, England. Sergeant Observer Dodds is buried at Waddingham, Lincolnshire, England.

DODDS, JOHN WILLIAM LAC(P) R86647 – under training. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed Jun,10/41 age 23. #16 Elementary Flying Training School, Edmonton, Alberta. LAC Dodds was engaged in circuits and landings and was killed when Tiger Moth aircraft #4132 when it went into a steep spiral dive and crashed two miles west of Edmonton, Alberta. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Dodds is buried in the Edmonton Cemetery at Edmonton, Alberta.

DODDS, VERNON FAIRBANKS P/O(BA) J89743//R157135. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jul 21/44 age 23. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Bottrop, Germany. Please see Virtue J.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Dodds is buried in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Tubbergen, Overijssel, Holland.

DODGE, JAMES HARPER F/O(BA) J21046. From Spirit River, Alberta. Killed in Action Jan 28/44 age 20. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Shaw T.R, for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Dodge has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DODGE, LLOYD ELDON SGT(WAG) R51644. From Valeport, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Oct 22/41 age 22. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus). Target – Le Havre, France. Please see Hall C.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dodge has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DOE, BRUCE ELBERT FS(OB) R62688. From Grandby, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 26/42 age 22. #12 Squadron (Leads The Field). Wellington aircraft #W 5372 missing during a night bombing operation over enemy-held territory. FS M. Duncan, one RAAF and three RAF crew members were also killed. Flight Sergeant Observer Doe is buried in the General Cemetery at Bergen, Holland.

DOE, JAMES HARRINGTON F/O(N) J29847. From Victoria, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jul 29/44 age 21. #622 Squadron (Bellamus Noctu). Target – Stuttgart, Germany. Please see Proulx R.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Doe has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DOEHN, NORMAN CLIFFORD FS(P) R75646. From Kitchener, Ontario. Killed in Action May 15/42 age 22. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). Hudson aircraft lost. Please see McDonald D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Doehn is buried in the Sage War Cemetery, Oldenburg, Land Niedersachsen, Germany.

DOGGETT, HARRY P/O(WAG) J902421/R191906. From Galt, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 17/44 age 22. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Sterkrade, Germany. Please see Shannon G.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Doggett is buried in the Terschelling General Cemetery, Frisian Islands, Friesland, Holland.

DOGUE, GEORGE FS(OB) R69391. From Porcupine, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 15/42 age 21. #48 Squadron (Forte Et Fidele). Hudson aircraft failed to return from operations. One RAF and two RAAF crew members were also killed. Flight Sergeant Observer Dogue has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DOHANEY, GEORGE FRANCIS WO2(WAG) R84638. From Chipman, Queens County, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Jul 4/43 age 20. #9 Squadron (Per Noctem Volarnus) Lancaster aircraft #ED 689 lost during night operations against Cologne, Germany. F/O J.B. Reeves was also killed. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Dohaney is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

DOHERTY, ARTHUR JOHN CPL 538246 – Royal Air Force. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Jul 22/42 age 23. Corporal Doherty has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

DOHERTY, FRANCIS ALOYS1US P/O(AG) J17239. From Chilliwack, British Columbia. Killed in Action May 24/43 age 23. #44 Rhodesia Squadron (Fulmina Regis lusta). Lancaster aircraft #ED 723 missing during a night operation, presumed over enemy territory, presumed enemy action. P/O J.L. Drysdale was also killed. Five members of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Doherty has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DOHERTY, LAWRENCE ALOYSIUS F/O(P) J7468. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 6/43 age 25. #414 Sarnia Imperials Squadron. Mustang aircraft #AP 172 was on a shipping escort patrol over the Bay of Biscay and the crew of an escorted ship saw F/O Doherty make an attack at 75 feet above the sea. The Mustang struck the water about 250 yards astern of the ship which immediately altered course to the spot where the aircraft hit. There was no evidence of the aircraft or the pilot. This action took place off Bishop Rock six miles south-west of the Scilly Islands. Flying Officer Pilot Doherty has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, Engfand.

DOHERTY, LEO BENEDICT Radio Officer. From Bath, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Apr 25/42 age 24. RAF Ferry Command. Radio Officer Doherty has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DOHERTY, PATRICK CLIFFORD FS(AG) R208103. From Preston, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 24/44 age 20. #88 Hong Kong Squadron (En Garde). Target – Gemund/Rhineland area, Germany. Please see Byrne W.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Doherty was buried in the US Military Cemetery at Neuville-enCondroz, Belgium, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery, Hofton, Luxembourg, Belgium.

DOHERTY, ROBERT FS(OB) R93162. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 5/42. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Aachen, Germany. Please see Shaw J.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Observer Doherty has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DOHERTY, ROBERT SPENCER FS(N) R81079. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jul 22/42 age 21. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Hampden aircraft crashed. Please see FS R. Wishart for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Navigator Doherty has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

DOHERTY, SAMUEL ARTHUR FS(WAG) R251292. From Meaford, Ontario. Killed in Action May 2/45 age 20. #355 Squadron (Liberamus Per Caerula). The crew of Liberator aircraft #KH 210 were on operations when one engine caught fire and the propeller was feathered. The aircraft was unable to maintain altitude and the captain gave the ditching warning, at 200 feet the aircraft rolled, dropped the starboard wing and crashed into the sea near the Rangoon River also killing four of the crew, not Canadians. An air-sea rescue Catalina aircraft picked up four survivors. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Doherty is buried in the Bhowanipore Cemetery, Calcutta, India.

DOHERTY, WILLIAM JOSEPH FS(AG) R280274. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 21/45 age 20. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). Target – Dortmund, Germany. Please see Tafler S.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Doherty was buried in the Central Cemetery, Westpund, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.