111 (F) Squadron Administrative and Support Personnel
Orderly Rooms were the same throughout the Air Force. Low on order; high on efficiency. The paperwork got done. This is not
111 Squadron's Orderly Room. In fact, this is a photograph of No. 115 (F) Squadron's Orderly Room.
(Department of National Defence PMR 79-763)
111 Squadron's Orderly Room. In fact, this is a photograph of No. 115 (F) Squadron's Orderly Room.
(Department of National Defence PMR 79-763)
This was 111 Squadron's Orderly Room while they were in Anchorage, Alaska. The men:
L-R Flight Lieutenant (Medical Officer) Roger Dunne, Warrant Officer II Ray Bower and Corporal Mel Babcock. This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel who got it from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
Administrative and Support personnel are listed alphabetically by surname
The 8 Airmen for whom I have a picture but no name are at the top of this list.
The cameo pictures came from the Squadron Portrait, March 3, 1942.
Scroll down to see the ones who are identified with name, picture and some details of their WWII careers.
The 8 Airmen for whom I have a picture but no name are at the top of this list.
The cameo pictures came from the Squadron Portrait, March 3, 1942.
Scroll down to see the ones who are identified with name, picture and some details of their WWII careers.
Rank: Aircraftman Name Unknown (#043)
He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken. He might have been a Clerk.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #043 in the portrait.
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He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken. He might have been a Clerk.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #043 in the portrait.
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Rank: Aircraftman Name Unknown (#048)
He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #048 in the portrait.
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He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #048 in the portrait.
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Rank: Aircraftman Name Unknown (#050)
He may have been a Clerk. He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #050 in the portrait.
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He may have been a Clerk. He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #050 in the portrait.
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Rank: Aircraftman Name Unknown (#065)
He may have been a Clerk. He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #065 in the portrait.
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He may have been a Clerk. He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #065 in the portrait.
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Rank: Aircraftman Name Unknown (#066)
He may have been a Clerk. He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #066 in the portrait.
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He may have been a Clerk. He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #066 in the portrait.
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Rank: Aircraftman Name Unknown (#067)
He may have been a Clerk. He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #067 in the portrait.
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He may have been a Clerk. He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #067 in the portrait.
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Rank: Aircraftman Name Unknown (#071)
He may have been a Clerk. He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #071 in the portrait.
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He may have been a Clerk. He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #071 in the portrait.
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Number 101 Rank: Aircraftman Name Unknown (#101)
He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #101 in the portrait.
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He was with the squadron at Patricia Bay on March 3, 1942 when the Squadron Portrait was taken. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 6, Help!
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #101 in the portrait.
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Leading Aircraftman (General Duty) Walter James (surname unreadable)
R136613 Walter was scheduled to be on the S.S. Pasteur, departing for Liverpool from Halifax on January 20, 1944. For some unknown reason his name was crossed out on the Ship's Manifest.
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R136613 Walter was scheduled to be on the S.S. Pasteur, departing for Liverpool from Halifax on January 20, 1944. For some unknown reason his name was crossed out on the Ship's Manifest.
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Aircraftman 1 (Wireless Mechanic) Holzer (surname unreadable)
R160496 Holzer was on the S.S. Pasteur with 111 Squadron, departing for Liverpool from Halifax on January 20, 1944. I don't know his surname because it was unreadable on the ship's manifest. His service number, too, might not be accurate
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R160496 Holzer was on the S.S. Pasteur with 111 Squadron, departing for Liverpool from Halifax on January 20, 1944. I don't know his surname because it was unreadable on the ship's manifest. His service number, too, might not be accurate
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Leading Aircraftman (General Duty) John Andrew Allison
R137488 He was best friends with Merton Burk, also in 111 Squadron. They grew up near one another and were good friends. They went together to Windsor, Ontario in 1942 to enlist in the RCAF. They have adjacent military serial numbers. His name first appeared in the Daily Diary on October 31, 1942. He was being reassigned to #8 (BR) Squadron at Elmendorf Air Base "for duty and discipline." No. 8 (BR) Squadron and No. 111 (F) Squadron were the two squadrons that made up X-Wing in Alaska. He returned to 111 Squadron at Elmendorf on March 30, 1943. I don't know what became of him after his return. He was from Harwich Township (near Blenheim, Ontario). He was the son of Roy and Harriet (nee Mann). He married Jean (nee McKenzie), shortly after he returned from the war, in November, 1946. He returned to the Blenheim area and took up farming with his brother. He and Jean had two daughters. John died on January 30, 1991 in Chatham, Ontario.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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R137488 He was best friends with Merton Burk, also in 111 Squadron. They grew up near one another and were good friends. They went together to Windsor, Ontario in 1942 to enlist in the RCAF. They have adjacent military serial numbers. His name first appeared in the Daily Diary on October 31, 1942. He was being reassigned to #8 (BR) Squadron at Elmendorf Air Base "for duty and discipline." No. 8 (BR) Squadron and No. 111 (F) Squadron were the two squadrons that made up X-Wing in Alaska. He returned to 111 Squadron at Elmendorf on March 30, 1943. I don't know what became of him after his return. He was from Harwich Township (near Blenheim, Ontario). He was the son of Roy and Harriet (nee Mann). He married Jean (nee McKenzie), shortly after he returned from the war, in November, 1946. He returned to the Blenheim area and took up farming with his brother. He and Jean had two daughters. John died on January 30, 1991 in Chatham, Ontario.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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Corporal (General Duty) O. W. Antonchuk
He arrived at 111 Squadron, in Rockcliffe, on November 11, 1941. He was a Corporal. He was stationed to RCAF Station Bella Bella (British Columbia) temporarily on October 28, 1942. I don't know how long he was at Bella Bella but he returned to 111 Squadron. He accompanied the squadron to Alaska. He was sent from Elmendorf to #3 Wireless School, Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 8, 1943. He was from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo on left extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #056 in the portrait. Right photo extracted from a group shot showing Manitobans who were serving in Alaska. It appeared in The Winnipeg Tribune on November 20, 1942, page 13, photographer unspecified.
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He arrived at 111 Squadron, in Rockcliffe, on November 11, 1941. He was a Corporal. He was stationed to RCAF Station Bella Bella (British Columbia) temporarily on October 28, 1942. I don't know how long he was at Bella Bella but he returned to 111 Squadron. He accompanied the squadron to Alaska. He was sent from Elmendorf to #3 Wireless School, Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 8, 1943. He was from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo on left extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #056 in the portrait. Right photo extracted from a group shot showing Manitobans who were serving in Alaska. It appeared in The Winnipeg Tribune on November 20, 1942, page 13, photographer unspecified.
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Corporal (Orderly Room) Mel Babcock
In the only entry in the Squadron Daily Diary concerning him, it was announced that, on July 1, 1943, he was promoted to Acting Corporal at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island. I don't know anything more about him.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
These photos are from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
In the only entry in the Squadron Daily Diary concerning him, it was announced that, on July 1, 1943, he was promoted to Acting Corporal at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island. I don't know anything more about him.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
These photos are from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
Corporal (General Duty) A.L. Beeman
He was with 111 Squadron from at least the time they moved from Umnak Island to Fort Greely, Kodiak, Alaska. He arrived at Kodiak Island on November 1, 1942, in a party that traveled with 111's equipment aboard the S.S. Stilets. I think his assignment was General Duty. On July 1, 1943, he was promoted to Acting Corporal at Fort Greely, Kodiak. He was from Deepdale, Alberta.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
He was with 111 Squadron from at least the time they moved from Umnak Island to Fort Greely, Kodiak, Alaska. He arrived at Kodiak Island on November 1, 1942, in a party that traveled with 111's equipment aboard the S.S. Stilets. I think his assignment was General Duty. On July 1, 1943, he was promoted to Acting Corporal at Fort Greely, Kodiak. He was from Deepdale, Alberta.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
Corporal (Clerk, Accounting ) H.F. Betts
R99835 I don't know when he started with 111 Squadron but he was in the party of airmen who arrived at Fort Greely aboard the S.S. Stilets on November 1, 1942. On August 16,1942, he was ordered to forfeit one day's pay for being AWL that day. Sometime after that episode, he was promoted to Corporal. On June 1, 1943, he was posted to #3 Repair Depot, Vancouver. He left Fort Greely for Vancouver on June 4.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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R99835 I don't know when he started with 111 Squadron but he was in the party of airmen who arrived at Fort Greely aboard the S.S. Stilets on November 1, 1942. On August 16,1942, he was ordered to forfeit one day's pay for being AWL that day. Sometime after that episode, he was promoted to Corporal. On June 1, 1943, he was posted to #3 Repair Depot, Vancouver. He left Fort Greely for Vancouver on June 4.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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Warrant Officer II (Clerk, Admin) Raymond O. "Ray" Bower
I don't know when he joined 111 Squadron. On April 21, 1943, the squadron was notified that WO2 Bower was to be attached to Western Air Command, effective April 5. However, it wasn't until May 13, 1943, that he actually was struck off squadron strength at Fort Greely, Kodiak, Island, Alaska and sent to Western Air Command.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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I don't know when he joined 111 Squadron. On April 21, 1943, the squadron was notified that WO2 Bower was to be attached to Western Air Command, effective April 5. However, it wasn't until May 13, 1943, that he actually was struck off squadron strength at Fort Greely, Kodiak, Island, Alaska and sent to Western Air Command.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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Flight Lieutenant (Special Duty) Austin John Taylor "Bud" Boyd
C7879 He was with 111 Squadron since at least December 22, 1942. He went with the squadron to Alaska. I believe he was stationed at Wing Headquarters, Elmendorf Air Field in Anchorage. His job took him back and forth from Anchorage to Fort Greely, Kodiak. He left Fort Greely on January 4, 1943, which I believe was the last time he was in the squadron. I don't know what his role was in the squadron (Captain Fred Paradie described him as "SPO" here but I don't know what that means;) Thanks to Don Forbes, son of Corporal John Forbes of 111 Squadron, I now know that SPO stands for Special Duty Officer.
Bud died, at the age of 103, in Regina, Saskatchewan on March 30, 2012. His obituary was published in the Regina Leader-Post on May 5, 2012. He was born in Lyleton, Manitoba, grew up in Duval, Saskatchewan. After high school, he worked at the Royal Bank in Saskatchewan for about 16 years. He left because bank salaries were decreasing. He bought a general store in Leslie, Saskatchewan and ran that until he joined the RCAF. After he left 111 Squadron in Alaska, he went overseas to Exeter, England and went with the RCAF in the invasion. He was posted in Belgium and Holland. After the war, he returned to Saskatchewan and worked for the Saskatchewan Hospital Insurance Plan from 1947 to 1973. He retired as a Director of the Program. He was married to Peggy until her death. They had one child, Margaret.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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C7879 He was with 111 Squadron since at least December 22, 1942. He went with the squadron to Alaska. I believe he was stationed at Wing Headquarters, Elmendorf Air Field in Anchorage. His job took him back and forth from Anchorage to Fort Greely, Kodiak. He left Fort Greely on January 4, 1943, which I believe was the last time he was in the squadron. I don't know what his role was in the squadron (Captain Fred Paradie described him as "SPO" here but I don't know what that means;) Thanks to Don Forbes, son of Corporal John Forbes of 111 Squadron, I now know that SPO stands for Special Duty Officer.
Bud died, at the age of 103, in Regina, Saskatchewan on March 30, 2012. His obituary was published in the Regina Leader-Post on May 5, 2012. He was born in Lyleton, Manitoba, grew up in Duval, Saskatchewan. After high school, he worked at the Royal Bank in Saskatchewan for about 16 years. He left because bank salaries were decreasing. He bought a general store in Leslie, Saskatchewan and ran that until he joined the RCAF. After he left 111 Squadron in Alaska, he went overseas to Exeter, England and went with the RCAF in the invasion. He was posted in Belgium and Holland. After the war, he returned to Saskatchewan and worked for the Saskatchewan Hospital Insurance Plan from 1947 to 1973. He retired as a Director of the Program. He was married to Peggy until her death. They had one child, Margaret.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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Flying Officer (Accounting) George W. Brown
C9787. He came out of #1 Manning Depot as a Pilot Officer, probably because he was already an experienced accountant. His first assignment was at #8 Bombing and Gunnery School, Lethbridge, Alberta. He was an Accounting Officer II dealing with Pay and Allowances. While at this station, he served on a Committee of Adjustment investigating the accidental drowning of an airman (AC1 G.D. Hume) who was drowned in the South Saskatchewan River. On April 5, 1943, he was posted to Western Air Command. His first assignment in WAC was with 111 Squadron. He joined them, having received a promotion to Flying Officer, while they were on Kodiak Island on April 9, 1943. He conducted the Pay Parade at month's end in May, 1943. He was reassigned to #3 Repair Depot in Vancouver on September 5, 1943. I don't know what he did for the remainder of the war but he did survive it.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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C9787. He came out of #1 Manning Depot as a Pilot Officer, probably because he was already an experienced accountant. His first assignment was at #8 Bombing and Gunnery School, Lethbridge, Alberta. He was an Accounting Officer II dealing with Pay and Allowances. While at this station, he served on a Committee of Adjustment investigating the accidental drowning of an airman (AC1 G.D. Hume) who was drowned in the South Saskatchewan River. On April 5, 1943, he was posted to Western Air Command. His first assignment in WAC was with 111 Squadron. He joined them, having received a promotion to Flying Officer, while they were on Kodiak Island on April 9, 1943. He conducted the Pay Parade at month's end in May, 1943. He was reassigned to #3 Repair Depot in Vancouver on September 5, 1943. I don't know what he did for the remainder of the war but he did survive it.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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Leading Aircraftman (Disciplinarian) R.W. R. Brown
R136009 On February 23, 1943 he was transferred in to 111 Squadron from 14 Squadron. He and his squadron had boarded a ship in Seattle, Washington, bound for Alaska. LAC Brown had become sick at sea and, I believe, was attached to 111 Squadron because he had been admitted to the hospital on Kodiak Island where 111 Squadron was stationed at the time. He was with 111 Squadron only temporarily. However, his name never turned up again in either 111 Squadron's or 14 Squadron's Daily Diary. Could he still be in that hospital on Kodiak Island?
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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R136009 On February 23, 1943 he was transferred in to 111 Squadron from 14 Squadron. He and his squadron had boarded a ship in Seattle, Washington, bound for Alaska. LAC Brown had become sick at sea and, I believe, was attached to 111 Squadron because he had been admitted to the hospital on Kodiak Island where 111 Squadron was stationed at the time. He was with 111 Squadron only temporarily. However, his name never turned up again in either 111 Squadron's or 14 Squadron's Daily Diary. Could he still be in that hospital on Kodiak Island?
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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Leading Aircraftman (Clerk, Accounts) L.G. Buckingham
R143790 He was in the squadron from at least the spring of 1942. On June 26, 1942, he was attached to Wing headquarters at Elmendorf Air Field in Anchorage. On September 13, 1942, he had been reported as Away Without Leave at Elmendorf. Two weeks later, he was picked up by MPs. On December 3, 1942, he and another airman (LAC O.H. Laine) appeared before Courts Martial, were found guilty. His charge was Absent Without Leave. His sentence was 60 days detention at Little Mountain Detention Barracks, Vancouver plus Dishonourable Discharge.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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R143790 He was in the squadron from at least the spring of 1942. On June 26, 1942, he was attached to Wing headquarters at Elmendorf Air Field in Anchorage. On September 13, 1942, he had been reported as Away Without Leave at Elmendorf. Two weeks later, he was picked up by MPs. On December 3, 1942, he and another airman (LAC O.H. Laine) appeared before Courts Martial, were found guilty. His charge was Absent Without Leave. His sentence was 60 days detention at Little Mountain Detention Barracks, Vancouver plus Dishonourable Discharge.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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Flight Sergeant (Disciplinarian) R.D. Burch
He was with 111 Squadron from the Fall of 1942. The squadron was still at Rockcliffe when he joined. On October 19, 1942, while they were at Elmendorf Air Base, Anchorage, Alaska, he was teamed up with F/S Riding to head up the War Finance Committee, a high-faluting name for a committee to raise the Fort Greely quota of War Bond sales. Their target was $7,000. They exceeded the target by at least $3,000. On October 5, 1943, he went to Trenton, Ontario for a six-week PT Instructor course. He returned to 111 Squadron when he had completed the program. I think he remained with 111 for the duration of the Alaska Campaign. I don't know where he went after 111 Squadron went to Europe (as 440 Squadron). He may have gone with them. He was from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo on left was extracted from a group shot showing Manitobans who were serving in Alaska. It appeared in The Winnipeg Tribune on November 20, 1942, page 13, photographer unspecified. Photo on right was extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #116 in the portrait.
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He was with 111 Squadron from the Fall of 1942. The squadron was still at Rockcliffe when he joined. On October 19, 1942, while they were at Elmendorf Air Base, Anchorage, Alaska, he was teamed up with F/S Riding to head up the War Finance Committee, a high-faluting name for a committee to raise the Fort Greely quota of War Bond sales. Their target was $7,000. They exceeded the target by at least $3,000. On October 5, 1943, he went to Trenton, Ontario for a six-week PT Instructor course. He returned to 111 Squadron when he had completed the program. I think he remained with 111 for the duration of the Alaska Campaign. I don't know where he went after 111 Squadron went to Europe (as 440 Squadron). He may have gone with them. He was from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo on left was extracted from a group shot showing Manitobans who were serving in Alaska. It appeared in The Winnipeg Tribune on November 20, 1942, page 13, photographer unspecified. Photo on right was extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #116 in the portrait.
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Flight Lieutenant (Accounts, Paymaster) W.E. Burgess
C7352 He arrived, as Accounts Officer, at 111 Squadron on June 1, 1942, just as the squadron was packing up to move to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska. Later the same month, he was attached, as Accountant Officer, to "X" Wing headquarters in Anchorage, Alaska. He traveled between the Squadron and HQ routinely. On August 15, 1942, he was referred to this way in the squadron's Daily Diary: "Pay Parade at 1330 hours. Our genial Paymaster, F.O. Burgess handing it out in his usual form." It was announced that he was to be struck off strength from 111 Squadron on April 7, 1943 but he was not able to leave until May 1, 1943. His new assignment was at RCAF Station Sea Island, Vancouver. He was from Vancouver. I am grateful to Bo Jensen who did some research on this name. These details came up: William Earle Burgess was born on September 30, 1900, married Alma Matilda Larson on December 25, 1927. He died on May 9, 1961. He and Alma were buried in Qualicum Beach Cemetery, Vancouver Island. He was the son of William H. and Clara (Main) Burgess We haven't been able to connect this person with F/L Burgess. Help!
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help! Signature was extracted from a service record.
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C7352 He arrived, as Accounts Officer, at 111 Squadron on June 1, 1942, just as the squadron was packing up to move to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska. Later the same month, he was attached, as Accountant Officer, to "X" Wing headquarters in Anchorage, Alaska. He traveled between the Squadron and HQ routinely. On August 15, 1942, he was referred to this way in the squadron's Daily Diary: "Pay Parade at 1330 hours. Our genial Paymaster, F.O. Burgess handing it out in his usual form." It was announced that he was to be struck off strength from 111 Squadron on April 7, 1943 but he was not able to leave until May 1, 1943. His new assignment was at RCAF Station Sea Island, Vancouver. He was from Vancouver. I am grateful to Bo Jensen who did some research on this name. These details came up: William Earle Burgess was born on September 30, 1900, married Alma Matilda Larson on December 25, 1927. He died on May 9, 1961. He and Alma were buried in Qualicum Beach Cemetery, Vancouver Island. He was the son of William H. and Clara (Main) Burgess We haven't been able to connect this person with F/L Burgess. Help!
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help! Signature was extracted from a service record.
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siteCorporal (General Duty) Merton Edward Burk
R137489 According to his daughter, Mary Ann Houle, he joined the RCAF at the age of 22 because times were tough at home where he was the youngest of five siblings. He enlisted in Windsor, Ontario. After basic training, he was attached to 111 Squadron in early 1942. On September 10, 1942, he was promoted to Corporal. He was a Forward on the Kodiak Island Championship RCAF hockey team in the Winter of 1943. I don't know where he went afterward but I believe he remained in 111 Squadron and accompanied them to Europe. He was from Blenheim, Ontario, son of Merton and Ellen Burk. After the war, he married and had at least one child. He died on September 11, 2009.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
The photo on left is from The Toronto Daily Star, November 18, 1943, courtesy of
Dave Hicks, son of 111 Pilot Flt. Sgt Clifford Hicks. Right photo was posted on this site by his daughter, Mary Ann Houle. http://www.gatheringourheroes.ca/hero/burk-merton-edward/
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R137489 According to his daughter, Mary Ann Houle, he joined the RCAF at the age of 22 because times were tough at home where he was the youngest of five siblings. He enlisted in Windsor, Ontario. After basic training, he was attached to 111 Squadron in early 1942. On September 10, 1942, he was promoted to Corporal. He was a Forward on the Kodiak Island Championship RCAF hockey team in the Winter of 1943. I don't know where he went afterward but I believe he remained in 111 Squadron and accompanied them to Europe. He was from Blenheim, Ontario, son of Merton and Ellen Burk. After the war, he married and had at least one child. He died on September 11, 2009.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
The photo on left is from The Toronto Daily Star, November 18, 1943, courtesy of
Dave Hicks, son of 111 Pilot Flt. Sgt Clifford Hicks. Right photo was posted on this site by his daughter, Mary Ann Houle. http://www.gatheringourheroes.ca/hero/burk-merton-edward/
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Sergeant (Cook) W.L. Burkett
R95381 He joined the squadron in the Fall of 1942. At Elmendorf Air Field, Anchorage, Alaska, he was promoted to Acting Sergeant on December 8, 1942. On April 16, 1943, he was sent from Fort Greely, with two other cooks, to 14 Squadron on Umnak Island. While on Umnak, according to Griffin (see citation below), he rescued and raised a baby Red Fox kit whose mother had been killed by a Caribou. He left 14 Squadron on August 3, 1943, his destination when he left was said to be Kodiak Island. I can only assume from that fact that he was returning to 111 Squadron who were still at Fort Greely at that time. He traveled with the 111 Squadron advance party when they returned to Patricia Bay on August 8, 1943. He was from Erickson, Manitoba.
Photo Recognition Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo found in First Steps to Tokyo, by F/O D.F. Griffin, War Correspondent assigned to cover the RCAF story in the Aleutians. The picture appears on page 18. I am especially grateful to Clarence Simonsen (Mr. Nose Art) who directed me to this title and supplied me with a copy. Thanks, again, Clarence.
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R95381 He joined the squadron in the Fall of 1942. At Elmendorf Air Field, Anchorage, Alaska, he was promoted to Acting Sergeant on December 8, 1942. On April 16, 1943, he was sent from Fort Greely, with two other cooks, to 14 Squadron on Umnak Island. While on Umnak, according to Griffin (see citation below), he rescued and raised a baby Red Fox kit whose mother had been killed by a Caribou. He left 14 Squadron on August 3, 1943, his destination when he left was said to be Kodiak Island. I can only assume from that fact that he was returning to 111 Squadron who were still at Fort Greely at that time. He traveled with the 111 Squadron advance party when they returned to Patricia Bay on August 8, 1943. He was from Erickson, Manitoba.
Photo Recognition Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo found in First Steps to Tokyo, by F/O D.F. Griffin, War Correspondent assigned to cover the RCAF story in the Aleutians. The picture appears on page 18. I am especially grateful to Clarence Simonsen (Mr. Nose Art) who directed me to this title and supplied me with a copy. Thanks, again, Clarence.
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Leading Aircraftman Cameron
His name showed up in the Daily Diary once. He was a passenger in a Harvard flown by Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) Garside from Fort Greely to Marks Air Field, a distance of about 10 miles. They flew over for a visit and dinner. That flight occurred on April 19, 1943. He was serving at the satellite base on Chiniak Point but I don't know what his job was.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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His name showed up in the Daily Diary once. He was a passenger in a Harvard flown by Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) Garside from Fort Greely to Marks Air Field, a distance of about 10 miles. They flew over for a visit and dinner. That flight occurred on April 19, 1943. He was serving at the satellite base on Chiniak Point but I don't know what his job was.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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Squadron Leader (Medical Officer) Robert John Cowan
C10086 He joined 111 Squadron in June, 1942 just as the squadron was packing up to leave Patricia Bay to go to Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska. He was the Medical Officer who accompanied the party that searched for and found the missing pilots who had crashed into the fog-shrouded mountain on Unalaska Island. On July 23, 1942, the Daily Diary had this to say about him: "Our jovial M.O. has been promoted to Temporary Flight Lieutenant effective 6-5-42." He remained with 111 until mid-October,1942 when he was posted to #3 Repair Depot, Vancouver. He was replaced, as Medical Officer to 111 Squadron, by Flying Officer (Doctor) M.W.F.R. Dunne. According to his daughter, Jane Cowan, he was posted to RCAF stations along the west coast of Vancouver Island where he served until 1945, after VJ Day, when he went to Shaughnessy Veteran's Hospital. He began his career as a Surgeon there. He was mustered out of the RCAF in 1946. His medical specialty was Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He had a long and distinguished career in Vancouver, retiring at the age of 71. See this page in the B C Medical Journal. Jane Cowan reports that Dr. Cowan died in April, 2014, at the age of 97. See his observations about squadron morale in the Aleutians on the "Life in 111" page.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photos from the Collection of Dr. Robert J. Cowan, courtesy of his daughter, Jane Cowan. The photo on the right shows him in his mid 50s. The pin insignia is the rod of Aesculapius, the modern day symbol of Medicine. S/L Cowan wore one on his lapel.
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C10086 He joined 111 Squadron in June, 1942 just as the squadron was packing up to leave Patricia Bay to go to Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska. He was the Medical Officer who accompanied the party that searched for and found the missing pilots who had crashed into the fog-shrouded mountain on Unalaska Island. On July 23, 1942, the Daily Diary had this to say about him: "Our jovial M.O. has been promoted to Temporary Flight Lieutenant effective 6-5-42." He remained with 111 until mid-October,1942 when he was posted to #3 Repair Depot, Vancouver. He was replaced, as Medical Officer to 111 Squadron, by Flying Officer (Doctor) M.W.F.R. Dunne. According to his daughter, Jane Cowan, he was posted to RCAF stations along the west coast of Vancouver Island where he served until 1945, after VJ Day, when he went to Shaughnessy Veteran's Hospital. He began his career as a Surgeon there. He was mustered out of the RCAF in 1946. His medical specialty was Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He had a long and distinguished career in Vancouver, retiring at the age of 71. See this page in the B C Medical Journal. Jane Cowan reports that Dr. Cowan died in April, 2014, at the age of 97. See his observations about squadron morale in the Aleutians on the "Life in 111" page.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photos from the Collection of Dr. Robert J. Cowan, courtesy of his daughter, Jane Cowan. The photo on the right shows him in his mid 50s. The pin insignia is the rod of Aesculapius, the modern day symbol of Medicine. S/L Cowan wore one on his lapel.
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Leading Aircraftman S.A. Craddock
His name first appeared in the squadron Daily Diary on October 12, 1942. It think he was a Clerk. He was among the last remaining squadron members at Umnak Island as the squadron assembled at Elmendorf preparatory to the move to Fort Greely, Kodiak Island. On February 9, 1943, he was hospitalized for appendicitis. On April 9, 1943, he was posted to RCAF Station Sea Island, Vancouver.
There is a possibility that this man was the Stephen Ainslie Craddock who, in 1945-46, was a student in the Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is conceivable that, after discharge from the RCAF, Craddock went (home ?) to New Zealand . If this is the same man, he graduated and continued with Lincoln University as a Technician in the Crop Research Department.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: Maybe
Photo on left extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #045 in the portrait. Photo on right from the Archives of Lincoln University. Is this the same man? Help!
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His name first appeared in the squadron Daily Diary on October 12, 1942. It think he was a Clerk. He was among the last remaining squadron members at Umnak Island as the squadron assembled at Elmendorf preparatory to the move to Fort Greely, Kodiak Island. On February 9, 1943, he was hospitalized for appendicitis. On April 9, 1943, he was posted to RCAF Station Sea Island, Vancouver.
There is a possibility that this man was the Stephen Ainslie Craddock who, in 1945-46, was a student in the Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is conceivable that, after discharge from the RCAF, Craddock went (home ?) to New Zealand . If this is the same man, he graduated and continued with Lincoln University as a Technician in the Crop Research Department.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: Maybe
Photo on left extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #045 in the portrait. Photo on right from the Archives of Lincoln University. Is this the same man? Help!
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This photograph, taken on July 29, 1943 at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island, shows the Pilots and Officers under Squadron Leader David Ramsay. They are (from L to R) Warrant Officer 2 (Pilot) Clifford Hicks, Squadron Leader (Chaplain) Fred Springborn, Flying Officer (Controller) J.K. Strader, Pilot Officer D.B. Neale (?), Pilot Officer O.V.N. Farrell, Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) James Gohl, Squadron Leader (Pilot) David Ramsay, Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) Hal Gooding, Pilot Officer (Technical) G. L. Cummings, Warrant Officer 2 (Pilot) Francis Crowley, Flying Officer H.W. Crawford (?), Warrant Officer 2 (Pilot) Frank Skelly, Warrant Officer 2 (Pilot) Robert Weber. I know that the three (marked with ?) Flying Officers were on site that day but the truth is, I am only guessing as to which is which. Please help!
Photo Department of National Defence, number unknown, courtesy of Captain Fred Paradie
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Photo Department of National Defence, number unknown, courtesy of Captain Fred Paradie
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Flying Officer (Administration/ Equipment) H.W. Crawford
(Service # 10449) He arrived at 111 Squadron in April, 1943. He probably was stationed at 111 Squadron HQ at Elmendorf Air Base in Anchorage. He flew back and forth between Elmendorf and Fort Greely, Kodiak Island on a regular basis while he was with 111 Squadron. He was sent to 14 (F) Squadron on August 6, 1943 although his name never appeared in the 14 Squadron Daily Diary. He was later assigned to the RCAF Station at Abbotsford, British Columbia. He survived the war.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Tentative
Photo extracted from Department of National Defence photo, number unknown. See Ramsay group portrait above.
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(Service # 10449) He arrived at 111 Squadron in April, 1943. He probably was stationed at 111 Squadron HQ at Elmendorf Air Base in Anchorage. He flew back and forth between Elmendorf and Fort Greely, Kodiak Island on a regular basis while he was with 111 Squadron. He was sent to 14 (F) Squadron on August 6, 1943 although his name never appeared in the 14 Squadron Daily Diary. He was later assigned to the RCAF Station at Abbotsford, British Columbia. He survived the war.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Tentative
Photo extracted from Department of National Defence photo, number unknown. See Ramsay group portrait above.
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Flight Lieutenant (Technical Officer) George L. (General List) Cummings
C5864 When RCAF No. 132 Squadron was created at RCAF Rockcliffe (Ottawa), Cummings was assigned to be its Technical Officer (C.T.O.),
He was held in high regard by everyone in the squadron so at the time of his transfer, here is what the squadron diarist wrote:
RCAF Station, Tofino, B.C., Dec. 27, 1942. "General List" Leaves: Flying Officer G. L. (General List) Cummings (C5864), C.T.O., left to join 111 Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska. George had been Squadron Engineering Officer since formation last April until the squadron moved here 15-10-42, when he was posted to the Station. George has worked very hard since being C.T.O., and much credit for the efficiency of our maintenance, in spite of the lack of aircraft equipment, and facilities, is due to him. He has been very popular with all ranks. George has always wanted to be a pilot, but can't get re-mustered, owing to the shortage of Engineering Officers. However, he has already learned to fly, and at a distance, is often mistaken for an R.A.F. Fighter Pilot, so completely operational is his attire. His cap is battered and its stiffening is long since gone. He affects flying boots and tinted glasses, and whenever he can wears flying clothing. He has even kept a log of his passenger hours. His initials being G.L., the nickname needs no explanation. That's a lot of writing for an RCAF Diarist who, as a group, usually tended to be terse to a fault. The General List reference is to the Miliary's Designator Code consisting of three numerical digits, which categorizes officers into broad qualifications within the General and Special and Limited Duty Lists. Every officer know about the lists. It seems like F/L Cummings was easy to tease.
He reported to 111 Squadron on Kodiak Island as the new Technical Officer on January 24, 1943, relieving F/L Bob Pearce. He was the photographer of the unit, as well. According to Strocel & Vincent, in their book 440 Squadron History (page 33), then-Flying Officer Cummings "was responsible for many of the photos taken during this era." I believe he remained with 111 Squadron, perhaps accompanying them to Europe as 440 (FB) Squadron. He survived the war.
Photo Identification Confidence Level : 1, Confirmed.
The photo on left is Department of National Defence, PMR 76-198. Photo on right is extracted from Department of National Defence photo number unknown, courtesy of Captain Fred Paradie
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C5864 When RCAF No. 132 Squadron was created at RCAF Rockcliffe (Ottawa), Cummings was assigned to be its Technical Officer (C.T.O.),
He was held in high regard by everyone in the squadron so at the time of his transfer, here is what the squadron diarist wrote:
RCAF Station, Tofino, B.C., Dec. 27, 1942. "General List" Leaves: Flying Officer G. L. (General List) Cummings (C5864), C.T.O., left to join 111 Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska. George had been Squadron Engineering Officer since formation last April until the squadron moved here 15-10-42, when he was posted to the Station. George has worked very hard since being C.T.O., and much credit for the efficiency of our maintenance, in spite of the lack of aircraft equipment, and facilities, is due to him. He has been very popular with all ranks. George has always wanted to be a pilot, but can't get re-mustered, owing to the shortage of Engineering Officers. However, he has already learned to fly, and at a distance, is often mistaken for an R.A.F. Fighter Pilot, so completely operational is his attire. His cap is battered and its stiffening is long since gone. He affects flying boots and tinted glasses, and whenever he can wears flying clothing. He has even kept a log of his passenger hours. His initials being G.L., the nickname needs no explanation. That's a lot of writing for an RCAF Diarist who, as a group, usually tended to be terse to a fault. The General List reference is to the Miliary's Designator Code consisting of three numerical digits, which categorizes officers into broad qualifications within the General and Special and Limited Duty Lists. Every officer know about the lists. It seems like F/L Cummings was easy to tease.
He reported to 111 Squadron on Kodiak Island as the new Technical Officer on January 24, 1943, relieving F/L Bob Pearce. He was the photographer of the unit, as well. According to Strocel & Vincent, in their book 440 Squadron History (page 33), then-Flying Officer Cummings "was responsible for many of the photos taken during this era." I believe he remained with 111 Squadron, perhaps accompanying them to Europe as 440 (FB) Squadron. He survived the war.
Photo Identification Confidence Level : 1, Confirmed.
The photo on left is Department of National Defence, PMR 76-198. Photo on right is extracted from Department of National Defence photo number unknown, courtesy of Captain Fred Paradie
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Leading Aircraftman (Nursing Orderly) T.H. Davies
He arrived at 111 Squadron with the new Medical Officer, Flying Officer Dunne, on October 26, 1942, just as the squadron was boarding S.S. Otsego to travel by sea to Kodiak Island. F/O Dunne, LAC Davies and LAC Wardrop had traveled from British Columbia by way of Seattle, Washington to join the squadron. They were needed on the sea voyage because the weather at sea was very rough and, according to the Daily Diary, "The majority of the men became very sick." They were at sea for two days. I don't know how long he remained with 111 Squadron, probably through their posting at Kodiak Island.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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He arrived at 111 Squadron with the new Medical Officer, Flying Officer Dunne, on October 26, 1942, just as the squadron was boarding S.S. Otsego to travel by sea to Kodiak Island. F/O Dunne, LAC Davies and LAC Wardrop had traveled from British Columbia by way of Seattle, Washington to join the squadron. They were needed on the sea voyage because the weather at sea was very rough and, according to the Daily Diary, "The majority of the men became very sick." They were at sea for two days. I don't know how long he remained with 111 Squadron, probably through their posting at Kodiak Island.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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Sergeant (Cook) H. DeVyre
I don't know when Sergeant DeVyre joined 111 Squadron but, on February 5, 1943, he and a group of Cooks were transferred to No. 14 (F) Squadron. It must have been a temporary assignment. He was back before June 1, 1943, when he was promoted to Acting Sergeant. He was rated at the "A" level of proficiency at his trade. On November 24, 1943, he was sent to #2 Equipment Depot in Vancouver, British Columbia.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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I don't know when Sergeant DeVyre joined 111 Squadron but, on February 5, 1943, he and a group of Cooks were transferred to No. 14 (F) Squadron. It must have been a temporary assignment. He was back before June 1, 1943, when he was promoted to Acting Sergeant. He was rated at the "A" level of proficiency at his trade. On November 24, 1943, he was sent to #2 Equipment Depot in Vancouver, British Columbia.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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Corporal J.B.F.B. Dion
On August 8, 1943, he was part of a six-man advance party that went back to Patricia Bay to prepare the way for 111 Squadron's return to Patricia Bay.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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On August 8, 1943, he was part of a six-man advance party that went back to Patricia Bay to prepare the way for 111 Squadron's return to Patricia Bay.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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Flight Lieutenant (Administration) Ian MacMillan Dowling
(C3240) He was a University of Toronto graduate (B. Comm.) and a successful Brantford business man when he enlisted on November 30, 1940. After basic introductory training, he was quickly commissioned and given the rank of Pilot Officer. His first posting was at #1 Bombing and Gunnery School, Jarvis, Nova Scotia. where he was promoted to Flying Officer. His role was administrative. While at Jarvis, he developed a system for efficient distribution of stores from storage facilities out to the units in the field. He was commended for this by the Chief of Air Staff and his system was adopted throughout the RCAF. In October, 1941, he was sent to the west coast to join the Western Air Command. His first posting was with 111 Squadron but he was with them only briefly before moving to No. 115 (BR) Squadron in April, 1942 where he was the Chief Administrative Officer. He was killed "on an operational flight" in Alaska on March 26, 1943. He was in a Noorduyn Norseman as a passenger when it crashed.
He was from Brantford, Ontario. He was the son of Maggie J. and John F. Dowling , Brantford, Ontario. He was married to Loretta F. Landsmore and they had an 11 month old daughter, Joan, when he died. He was 35 years old. Press here for the Brampton Library memorial summary of his life.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
Picture on left from Brampton Public Library. Photo on right extracted from Canadian Department of National Defence PMR 79-598, a photograph of No. 115 (BR) Squadron members on Annette Island .
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Flight Lieutenant (Administration) Ian MacMillan Dowling
(C3240) He was a University of Toronto graduate (B. Comm.) and a successful Brantford business man when he enlisted on November 30, 1940. After basic introductory training, he was quickly commissioned and given the rank of Pilot Officer. His first posting was at #1 Bombing and Gunnery School, Jarvis, Nova Scotia. where he was promoted to Flying Officer. His role was administrative. While at Jarvis, he developed a system for efficient distribution of stores from storage facilities out to the units in the field. He was commended for this by the Chief of Air Staff and his system was adopted throughout the RCAF. In October, 1941, he was sent to the west coast to join the Western Air Command. His first posting was with 111 Squadron but he was with them only briefly before moving to No. 115 (BR) Squadron in April, 1942 where he was the Chief Administrative Officer. He was killed "on an operational flight" in Alaska on March 26, 1943. He was in a Noorduyn Norseman as a passenger when it crashed.
He was from Brantford, Ontario. He was the son of Maggie J. and John F. Dowling , Brantford, Ontario. He was married to Loretta F. Landsmore and they had an 11 month old daughter, Joan, when he died. He was 35 years old. Press here for the Brampton Library memorial summary of his life.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
Picture on left from Brampton Public Library. Photo on right extracted from Canadian Department of National Defence PMR 79-598, a photograph of No. 115 (BR) Squadron members on Annette Island .
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Sergeant (Equipment Assistant) George W. Dowsett
R85329 I don't know when he arrived at 111 Squadron but he was likely there from the beginning. He went with the squadron to Alaska although he was said to be on temporary duty. His primary attachment must have been to Squadron HQ at Elmendorf Air Field because he seemed to have shuttled back and forth between Elmendorf and the 111 Detachment at Fort Greely on Kodiak island. On November 29, 1942, he was admitted to the base hospital at Elmendorf but the reason for admission was not specified in the Daily Diary.
Bo Jensen has found a travel Manifest Card showing entry into the United States from Canada, probably from Vancouver, where his Father, John Dowsett, lived. The card is dated January 1, 1943. It shows him as a Leading Aircraftman, RCAF, age 22 years, single, 5 foot, 10 1/2, medium complexion, dark brown hair with light hazel eyes. He was travelling under official orders after leave on passage paid for by the RCAF. He crossed from British Columbia at Blaine Washington, travelling on the Great Northern Railway, enroute to Seattle where he was to depart, by ship presumably, to Anchorage, Alaska.
On February 9, 1943, he was detached temporarily from 111 Squadron and returned to Canada. He had come back to 111 Squadron at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island, by the following April 24.
On June 1, 1943, he was promoted to Acting Corporal at Fort Greely. His proficiency at his trade rating was "A". He returned to Patricia Bay with 111 and, on October 11, 1943, he was posted to #2 Repair Depot at Vancouver. He survived the war.
Bo Jensen found a second Manifest Card, dated June 15, 1945. George was shown as 24 years old and now a Sergeant, RCAF. He was travelling on an RCAF Furlough Pass and on his way to visit a friend named Roy Croft of Piedmont, California where he would stay for three weeks. The card showed that he had been living with his Mother, Edith, of Vancouver. Both Manifest Cards showed that he was born in Teulon, Manitoba.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help! He may have been in the squadron at the time of Squadron Portrait, March 3, 1942. See if you can identify his picture in the unidentified cameos from the portrait (above).
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R85329 I don't know when he arrived at 111 Squadron but he was likely there from the beginning. He went with the squadron to Alaska although he was said to be on temporary duty. His primary attachment must have been to Squadron HQ at Elmendorf Air Field because he seemed to have shuttled back and forth between Elmendorf and the 111 Detachment at Fort Greely on Kodiak island. On November 29, 1942, he was admitted to the base hospital at Elmendorf but the reason for admission was not specified in the Daily Diary.
Bo Jensen has found a travel Manifest Card showing entry into the United States from Canada, probably from Vancouver, where his Father, John Dowsett, lived. The card is dated January 1, 1943. It shows him as a Leading Aircraftman, RCAF, age 22 years, single, 5 foot, 10 1/2, medium complexion, dark brown hair with light hazel eyes. He was travelling under official orders after leave on passage paid for by the RCAF. He crossed from British Columbia at Blaine Washington, travelling on the Great Northern Railway, enroute to Seattle where he was to depart, by ship presumably, to Anchorage, Alaska.
On February 9, 1943, he was detached temporarily from 111 Squadron and returned to Canada. He had come back to 111 Squadron at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island, by the following April 24.
On June 1, 1943, he was promoted to Acting Corporal at Fort Greely. His proficiency at his trade rating was "A". He returned to Patricia Bay with 111 and, on October 11, 1943, he was posted to #2 Repair Depot at Vancouver. He survived the war.
Bo Jensen found a second Manifest Card, dated June 15, 1945. George was shown as 24 years old and now a Sergeant, RCAF. He was travelling on an RCAF Furlough Pass and on his way to visit a friend named Roy Croft of Piedmont, California where he would stay for three weeks. The card showed that he had been living with his Mother, Edith, of Vancouver. Both Manifest Cards showed that he was born in Teulon, Manitoba.
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help! He may have been in the squadron at the time of Squadron Portrait, March 3, 1942. See if you can identify his picture in the unidentified cameos from the portrait (above).
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Flight Sergeant (Disciplinarian) Drummond
He arrived at 111 Squadron on January 2, 1942 but was with the squadron for only a few months. The Daily Diary noted that he was struck off 111 Squadron strength on April 15, 1942 while they were still at Patricia Bay. It did not say where he was going. He did not go to Alaska. This could have been Warrant Officer 1st Class Harold R. DRUMMOND Date Deceased: July 7, 2005 or Chief Warrant Officer Howard A. DRUMMOND Date Deceased: January 9, 2004 or neither.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3, Tentative.
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #024 in the portrait.
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He arrived at 111 Squadron on January 2, 1942 but was with the squadron for only a few months. The Daily Diary noted that he was struck off 111 Squadron strength on April 15, 1942 while they were still at Patricia Bay. It did not say where he was going. He did not go to Alaska. This could have been Warrant Officer 1st Class Harold R. DRUMMOND Date Deceased: July 7, 2005 or Chief Warrant Officer Howard A. DRUMMOND Date Deceased: January 9, 2004 or neither.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3, Tentative.
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #024 in the portrait.
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Sergeant (Dental Service) D.J. Duffacy
K84920 He was from the Canadian Army Dental Corps. He and his partner, Sgt R.J. Gifford, were technical assistants to the Dentist, Captain F.L. Jacobson. The Dental team visited 111 Squadron and 14 Squadron during the summer of 1943. While providing dental services to 111 Squadron at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island (May 25, 1943), Sgts Duffacy and Gifford were taken for a plane ride (a flip) by F/O Lynch. In June and July, 1943, he and his Dental Service moved to 14 Squadron on Umnak Island after they had completed their 111 Squadron service.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Possible
Photo extracted from Department of National Defence PL 13121.
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K84920 He was from the Canadian Army Dental Corps. He and his partner, Sgt R.J. Gifford, were technical assistants to the Dentist, Captain F.L. Jacobson. The Dental team visited 111 Squadron and 14 Squadron during the summer of 1943. While providing dental services to 111 Squadron at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island (May 25, 1943), Sgts Duffacy and Gifford were taken for a plane ride (a flip) by F/O Lynch. In June and July, 1943, he and his Dental Service moved to 14 Squadron on Umnak Island after they had completed their 111 Squadron service.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Possible
Photo extracted from Department of National Defence PL 13121.
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Flight Lieutenant (Medical Officer) M.W.F. Roger Francis Dunne
C13197 Dr. Dunne replaced F/ L Dr. Cowan as M.O. on October 13, 1942. He was promoted from Flying Officer to Flight Lieutenant at Fort Greeley, Kodiak Island on February 12, 1943. He served as Medical Officer of 111 Squadron during the balance of the Aleutian Campaign and then went with 111, re-numbered as 440 (FB) Squadron, to serve in Europe. He was on the passenger manifest of the troop transport S.S. Pasteur which carried 111 Squadron to England, January 20 to 27, 1944. He served as Medical Officer with 440 Squadron for a while. He survived the war. He was from Quebec City, Quebec.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo from the 440 Squadron Portrait taken at B.9, Normandy in the first week of August, 1944 from the Collection of Flt Lt Clifford Hicks - who is in the portrait but was killed on August 8 - courtesy of his son, Dave Hicks. The pin insignia is the rod of Aescalapius, the modern day symbol of Medicine. F/L Dunne wore one on his lapel.
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C13197 Dr. Dunne replaced F/ L Dr. Cowan as M.O. on October 13, 1942. He was promoted from Flying Officer to Flight Lieutenant at Fort Greeley, Kodiak Island on February 12, 1943. He served as Medical Officer of 111 Squadron during the balance of the Aleutian Campaign and then went with 111, re-numbered as 440 (FB) Squadron, to serve in Europe. He was on the passenger manifest of the troop transport S.S. Pasteur which carried 111 Squadron to England, January 20 to 27, 1944. He served as Medical Officer with 440 Squadron for a while. He survived the war. He was from Quebec City, Quebec.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo from the 440 Squadron Portrait taken at B.9, Normandy in the first week of August, 1944 from the Collection of Flt Lt Clifford Hicks - who is in the portrait but was killed on August 8 - courtesy of his son, Dave Hicks. The pin insignia is the rod of Aescalapius, the modern day symbol of Medicine. F/L Dunne wore one on his lapel.
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Corporal (Clerk, General) G.W. Fackler
While at Elmendorf Air Field in Anchorage, he was hospitalized, on July 2, 1942, for bronchitis. On August 1, 1943, he was promoted to Acting Corporal (paid). He remained behind at Patricia Bay to man the Orderly Room on August 31, 1943 while virtually the whole squadron was on leave after the Alaskan adventure. On November 7, 1943, he was transferred to the #3 Operational Training Unit, Patricia Bay but remained on attachment with 111 Squadron. At that stage, his proficiency at his trade was rated "B".
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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While at Elmendorf Air Field in Anchorage, he was hospitalized, on July 2, 1942, for bronchitis. On August 1, 1943, he was promoted to Acting Corporal (paid). He remained behind at Patricia Bay to man the Orderly Room on August 31, 1943 while virtually the whole squadron was on leave after the Alaskan adventure. On November 7, 1943, he was transferred to the #3 Operational Training Unit, Patricia Bay but remained on attachment with 111 Squadron. At that stage, his proficiency at his trade was rated "B".
This is all we know and we need a picture of him. Help!
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Squadron Leader (Adjutant, Administration, Diarist) Orland Van Norman Farrell
C7929 He arrived at 111 Squadron on December 1, 1941 as a Flying Officer. On December 11, 1942, he assumed the role of Adjutant, taking over from F/L Webb who was sent to Western Air Command. He stayed as Administration Officer with 111 for the length of their stay in Alaska and returned with them to Patricia Bay. He was on the passenger manifest of the troop transport S.S. Pasteur which carried 111 Squadron to England, January 20 to 27, 1944. He served as Admin Officer with 440 Squadron for a while. I don't know how he spent the rest of the war. By the time he left the RCAF, he had reached the rank of Squadron Leader.
He married Eva Emily Ainsworth and a daughter, Pat, was born during the war. After the war, the young family moved to Morris, Manitoba where he practised law until he died on January 24, 1958. His obituary appeared in the April, 1958 issue of the Royal Canadian Legion's early Journal "Legionary" but I have not been able to find a copy. He was buried in the Morris Cemetery.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 2 Probable.
His signature is taken from the Squadron's Daily Diary which he wrote for a while and signed. The photo on the right was taken from the Squadron Portrait. He was in the 014 position. Photo from left was extracted from Department of National Defence photo, number unknown. See Ramsay group portrait above.
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C7929 He arrived at 111 Squadron on December 1, 1941 as a Flying Officer. On December 11, 1942, he assumed the role of Adjutant, taking over from F/L Webb who was sent to Western Air Command. He stayed as Administration Officer with 111 for the length of their stay in Alaska and returned with them to Patricia Bay. He was on the passenger manifest of the troop transport S.S. Pasteur which carried 111 Squadron to England, January 20 to 27, 1944. He served as Admin Officer with 440 Squadron for a while. I don't know how he spent the rest of the war. By the time he left the RCAF, he had reached the rank of Squadron Leader.
He married Eva Emily Ainsworth and a daughter, Pat, was born during the war. After the war, the young family moved to Morris, Manitoba where he practised law until he died on January 24, 1958. His obituary appeared in the April, 1958 issue of the Royal Canadian Legion's early Journal "Legionary" but I have not been able to find a copy. He was buried in the Morris Cemetery.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 2 Probable.
His signature is taken from the Squadron's Daily Diary which he wrote for a while and signed. The photo on the right was taken from the Squadron Portrait. He was in the 014 position. Photo from left was extracted from Department of National Defence photo, number unknown. See Ramsay group portrait above.
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Corporal James Edwin (Ed) Flewelling
According to information supplied by his Grandson, Evan Flewelling, Ed began his air force experience by being assigned to aircrew training. As it happened, just after he succeeded aircrew training at Initial Training School #2, Regina, Saskatchewan, on December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred. The RCAF immediately re-assigned a lot of men, including Corporal Flewelling, to be better prepared for further attacks. He was assigned to the West Coast, specifically to 111 Squadron. I am not sure what his duties were. He was with 111 Squadron at least as early as the Fall of 1942. He served with the squadron in Alaska. On September 27, 1942, he traveled from Fort Greely to Elmendorf Airbase in Anchorage. I don't know the purpose of that trip. He might have been a Clerk.
Here is Evan's description of his Grandfather's civilian life: He was born in Aroostook, New Brunswick in 1922. He sadly died at the age of 37 in 1959. He had settled in Vancouver where my dad was born. Because he died so young, I know very little about him or his military training. I know that he was a Mason and a plumber by trade. My dad was his only biological child.
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Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
His Grandson, Ewan Flewelling supplied three photographs: a picture of him with his Aircrew Training class picture, his formal portrait and another flying class group picture. Note the newly issued flying gear. Thanks, Evan.
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According to information supplied by his Grandson, Evan Flewelling, Ed began his air force experience by being assigned to aircrew training. As it happened, just after he succeeded aircrew training at Initial Training School #2, Regina, Saskatchewan, on December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred. The RCAF immediately re-assigned a lot of men, including Corporal Flewelling, to be better prepared for further attacks. He was assigned to the West Coast, specifically to 111 Squadron. I am not sure what his duties were. He was with 111 Squadron at least as early as the Fall of 1942. He served with the squadron in Alaska. On September 27, 1942, he traveled from Fort Greely to Elmendorf Airbase in Anchorage. I don't know the purpose of that trip. He might have been a Clerk.
Here is Evan's description of his Grandfather's civilian life: He was born in Aroostook, New Brunswick in 1922. He sadly died at the age of 37 in 1959. He had settled in Vancouver where my dad was born. Because he died so young, I know very little about him or his military training. I know that he was a Mason and a plumber by trade. My dad was his only biological child.
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Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
His Grandson, Ewan Flewelling supplied three photographs: a picture of him with his Aircrew Training class picture, his formal portrait and another flying class group picture. Note the newly issued flying gear. Thanks, Evan.
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Leading Aircraftman (Cook) C. Fraser
He was on his way to join 111 Squadron at Elmendorf when he became ill at sea. On September 9, 1942, he was taken off the ship and admitted to hospital at Annette Island. He was sent down to #3 Repair Depot, Vancouver where he was hospitalized. He was struck off 111 Squadron strength on October 7, 1942 with a posting to #3 Repair Depot in Vancouver. He may have lost his rank. The last reference to him in the Squadron Daily Diary referred to him as Aircraftman 1.
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He was on his way to join 111 Squadron at Elmendorf when he became ill at sea. On September 9, 1942, he was taken off the ship and admitted to hospital at Annette Island. He was sent down to #3 Repair Depot, Vancouver where he was hospitalized. He was struck off 111 Squadron strength on October 7, 1942 with a posting to #3 Repair Depot in Vancouver. He may have lost his rank. The last reference to him in the Squadron Daily Diary referred to him as Aircraftman 1.
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Leading Aircraftman (General Duty) J. E. Funk
He joined 111 Squadron at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island on January, 26, 1943. I don't know how long he remained in the squadron.
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He joined 111 Squadron at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island on January, 26, 1943. I don't know how long he remained in the squadron.
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Sergeant (Dental Service) Gifford
K84958 He was from the Canadian Army Dental Corps. He and his partner, Sgt D.J. Duffacy, were technical assistants to the Dentist, Captain F.L. Jacobson. While providing dental services to 111 Squadron at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island (May 25, 1943), Sgts Duffacy and Gifford were taken for a plane ride (a flip) by F/O Lynch. In June and July, 1943, he and his Dental Service moved to 14 Squadron on Umnak Island after they had completed their 111 Squadron service. That is all I know about Sgt Gifford.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Tentative
Photo extracted from Department of National Defence PL 13121.
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K84958 He was from the Canadian Army Dental Corps. He and his partner, Sgt D.J. Duffacy, were technical assistants to the Dentist, Captain F.L. Jacobson. While providing dental services to 111 Squadron at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island (May 25, 1943), Sgts Duffacy and Gifford were taken for a plane ride (a flip) by F/O Lynch. In June and July, 1943, he and his Dental Service moved to 14 Squadron on Umnak Island after they had completed their 111 Squadron service. That is all I know about Sgt Gifford.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Tentative
Photo extracted from Department of National Defence PL 13121.
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Leading Aircraftman A.A. Glass
He was in the squadron in April, 1943. He had been part of the 111 Squadron detached unit that served with "X" Wing at Elmendorf. He was probably a Clerk. On April 24, 1943, he and a group were among the last to move from Elmendorf to Fort Greely, 111's new Base on Kodiak Island.
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He was in the squadron in April, 1943. He had been part of the 111 Squadron detached unit that served with "X" Wing at Elmendorf. He was probably a Clerk. On April 24, 1943, he and a group were among the last to move from Elmendorf to Fort Greely, 111's new Base on Kodiak Island.
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Leading Aircraftman (General Duty) S. Goldenberg
He served as General Duty Clerk at Fort Greely. I don't know when he joined 111 Squadron but, while at Fort Greely, he had a series of admissions to the base hospital in August and September, 1942. While he was on leave in April, 1943, he was re-posted to #3 Repair Depot in Vancouver for subsequent re-posting to Halifax and then overseas. I don't know what his assignment was. He survived the war.
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He served as General Duty Clerk at Fort Greely. I don't know when he joined 111 Squadron but, while at Fort Greely, he had a series of admissions to the base hospital in August and September, 1942. While he was on leave in April, 1943, he was re-posted to #3 Repair Depot in Vancouver for subsequent re-posting to Halifax and then overseas. I don't know what his assignment was. He survived the war.
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Flying Officer (Adjutant) H.E. Gropp
C11749 In the Summer of 1943, he was Adjutant to the Wing under W/C Pitcher, the replacement Wing Commander while W/C Morrow was in hospital recovering from bail-out wounds.
In the April, 1957 RAF Monthly Air Force List, the name of F/L H.E. Gropp, C.D. was listed as the Officer Commanding of the Administrative Section of the Canadian Joint Chiefs of Staff. I have no idea if this was the man who had served in 111 Squadron. If you know, please let me know and tell me the story of his amazing military career.
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C11749 In the Summer of 1943, he was Adjutant to the Wing under W/C Pitcher, the replacement Wing Commander while W/C Morrow was in hospital recovering from bail-out wounds.
In the April, 1957 RAF Monthly Air Force List, the name of F/L H.E. Gropp, C.D. was listed as the Officer Commanding of the Administrative Section of the Canadian Joint Chiefs of Staff. I have no idea if this was the man who had served in 111 Squadron. If you know, please let me know and tell me the story of his amazing military career.
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Flight Lieutenant (Equipment) Douglas G. Hair
He arrived at the same time that F/C Jarred took over as Flight Commander in early November, 1942. He was headquartered at
Elmendorf but flew back and forth to Fort Greely when the squadron was there. He was from Montreal. I think this man's Father was Arthur Hair, of Montreal, who established the Last Post Fund, in 1908, an organization that was dedicated to ensuring that "no Veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial, as well as a military gravestone, due to insufficient funds at time of death." ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Post_Fund) If this Douglas Hair is Arthur Hair's son, then I have reason to believe that he went to California after the war.
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He arrived at the same time that F/C Jarred took over as Flight Commander in early November, 1942. He was headquartered at
Elmendorf but flew back and forth to Fort Greely when the squadron was there. He was from Montreal. I think this man's Father was Arthur Hair, of Montreal, who established the Last Post Fund, in 1908, an organization that was dedicated to ensuring that "no Veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial, as well as a military gravestone, due to insufficient funds at time of death." ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Post_Fund) If this Douglas Hair is Arthur Hair's son, then I have reason to believe that he went to California after the war.
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Corporal (Clerk, Steno) Albert Davy Hall
R148233 He arrived at 111 Squadron, at Patricia Bay, British Columbia, on November 20, 1943. He had been on posting at Prince Rupert, British Columbia. He joined 111 Squadron at the very end of its existence. He had a proficiency rating of "A" in his trade. He was brought in, probably, to assemble and maintain the final records of the squadron. His name appeared on the Passenger Manifest of S.S Pasteur which carried 111 Squadron from Halifax to Liverpool, January 20- 30, 1943. He probably remained with 111 Squadron as it changed to 440 Squadron and participated in the invasion of Europe. He died on March 11, 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia where he had settled after the war.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
Photo by P/O (Pilot) Lou Wise.
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R148233 He arrived at 111 Squadron, at Patricia Bay, British Columbia, on November 20, 1943. He had been on posting at Prince Rupert, British Columbia. He joined 111 Squadron at the very end of its existence. He had a proficiency rating of "A" in his trade. He was brought in, probably, to assemble and maintain the final records of the squadron. His name appeared on the Passenger Manifest of S.S Pasteur which carried 111 Squadron from Halifax to Liverpool, January 20- 30, 1943. He probably remained with 111 Squadron as it changed to 440 Squadron and participated in the invasion of Europe. He died on March 11, 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia where he had settled after the war.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
Photo by P/O (Pilot) Lou Wise.
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Leading Aircraftman (Photographer) B.F. Harrop
He arrived at the squadron on February 4, 1942 so he was in the squadron at the time of the Squadron portrait and is probably in the picture (although, he might have been the photographer). He had come in on posting from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. I don't know how long he remained with 111 Squadron. He may have been the Fred Harrop, photographer, who went with a Canadian Army contingent of support personnel to Europe in May, 1945.
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He arrived at the squadron on February 4, 1942 so he was in the squadron at the time of the Squadron portrait and is probably in the picture (although, he might have been the photographer). He had come in on posting from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. I don't know how long he remained with 111 Squadron. He may have been the Fred Harrop, photographer, who went with a Canadian Army contingent of support personnel to Europe in May, 1945.
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Squadron Leader (R.C. Chaplain) Rev. Leo Alexander Hobson
C2053 He was posted to Western Air Command and went to 111 Squadron as a temporary attachment. He had ministered to them at Patricia Bay in 1942. On September 4, 1942, he joined them at Elmendorf in Anchorage, Alaska. He had been a priest at the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption in Powell River, British Columbia and he returned to serve in that Parish after the war. His name appeared on the Canada Voters List in 1953. He was listed as a Priest. He lived at 2237 Inglewood Avenue, in North Vancouver. With him was housekeeper, Mrs. Edith Mary Hobson, his Mother. He was born in 1902 in Revelstoke, British Columbia and grew up there. He died on March 12, 1966 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
Signature from a sympathy letter written by S/L Hobson to Sgt (Pilot) Maxmen's wife, Edythe Maxmen. The letter is from Edythe Maxmen's Collection courtesy of her brother-in-law Bill Stewart. S/L Hobson's photo came from the website of Powell River Museum, Powell River, British Columbia; #PH02193-3. For a website offering moving coverage of all of the residents of Powell River, British Columbia who gave their lives in service to their country, see this beautiful website.
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C2053 He was posted to Western Air Command and went to 111 Squadron as a temporary attachment. He had ministered to them at Patricia Bay in 1942. On September 4, 1942, he joined them at Elmendorf in Anchorage, Alaska. He had been a priest at the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption in Powell River, British Columbia and he returned to serve in that Parish after the war. His name appeared on the Canada Voters List in 1953. He was listed as a Priest. He lived at 2237 Inglewood Avenue, in North Vancouver. With him was housekeeper, Mrs. Edith Mary Hobson, his Mother. He was born in 1902 in Revelstoke, British Columbia and grew up there. He died on March 12, 1966 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
Signature from a sympathy letter written by S/L Hobson to Sgt (Pilot) Maxmen's wife, Edythe Maxmen. The letter is from Edythe Maxmen's Collection courtesy of her brother-in-law Bill Stewart. S/L Hobson's photo came from the website of Powell River Museum, Powell River, British Columbia; #PH02193-3. For a website offering moving coverage of all of the residents of Powell River, British Columbia who gave their lives in service to their country, see this beautiful website.
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Leading Aircraftman (Cook) G. Hohnstein
R116715 On two occasions (February 5, 1943 and April 16, 1943), he and several other cooks were posted to 14 Squadron. On the second occasion, 14 Squadron was still serving on Umnak Island while 111 Squadron was on Kodiak Island. By late August, 1943, he was still with 14 Squadron on Umnak Island. I don't know if he remained with 14 Squadron or returned to 111.
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R116715 On two occasions (February 5, 1943 and April 16, 1943), he and several other cooks were posted to 14 Squadron. On the second occasion, 14 Squadron was still serving on Umnak Island while 111 Squadron was on Kodiak Island. By late August, 1943, he was still with 14 Squadron on Umnak Island. I don't know if he remained with 14 Squadron or returned to 111.
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Corporal J.L. Hudson
On June 1, 1943, he was promoted to Acting Corporal at Fort Greely. I don't know what he did in the squadron.
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On June 1, 1943, he was promoted to Acting Corporal at Fort Greely. I don't know what he did in the squadron.
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Captain (Dentist) F.L. Jacobson
Captain Jacobson headed up a mobile dental team that visited units (Army and Air Force) at their Alaska and Aleutian stations. I am assuming that he was the dentist who traveled with Sgts Gifford and Duffacy when they visited 111 Squadron.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo extracted from Department of National Defence photo PL 13108. Dr. Jacobson examines an unidentified RCAF Corporal in the field.
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Captain Jacobson headed up a mobile dental team that visited units (Army and Air Force) at their Alaska and Aleutian stations. I am assuming that he was the dentist who traveled with Sgts Gifford and Duffacy when they visited 111 Squadron.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo extracted from Department of National Defence photo PL 13108. Dr. Jacobson examines an unidentified RCAF Corporal in the field.
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Corporal (Service Policemen) J.H. Johnson
He arrived at 111 Squadron on August 17, 1942, when they were at Elmendorf Air Force Base. He had been at #3 Repair Depot, Vancouver. On October 20, 1942, he was admitted to the post hospital at Elmendorf for a one week stay. In December, 1942, he served as a prisoner escort, taking LACs Buckingham and Laine to detention in Vancouver. He never returned to 111 Squadron.
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He arrived at 111 Squadron on August 17, 1942, when they were at Elmendorf Air Force Base. He had been at #3 Repair Depot, Vancouver. On October 20, 1942, he was admitted to the post hospital at Elmendorf for a one week stay. In December, 1942, he served as a prisoner escort, taking LACs Buckingham and Laine to detention in Vancouver. He never returned to 111 Squadron.
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Sergeant (General Duty) J.J.S. Kelly
R140163 He joined the squadron at Patricia Bay on April 15, 1942. On November 11, 1942, he gave evidence at the Courts Martial of LACs Buckingham and Laine. On June 1, 1943, at Fort Greely, Kodiak, he was promoted to Acting Sergeant. He was transferred, perhaps temporarily, to 14 Squadron in the summer of 1943 where he was in charge of the Mess on Umnak Island.
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R140163 He joined the squadron at Patricia Bay on April 15, 1942. On November 11, 1942, he gave evidence at the Courts Martial of LACs Buckingham and Laine. On June 1, 1943, at Fort Greely, Kodiak, he was promoted to Acting Sergeant. He was transferred, perhaps temporarily, to 14 Squadron in the summer of 1943 where he was in charge of the Mess on Umnak Island.
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Corporal (General Duty) Kendall
He arrived at 111 Squadron on April 15, 1942. I don't know anything else about his time with 111 Squadron. This could be
Sergeant James A. KENDALL Date Deceased: 1/11/2011. See link.
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He arrived at 111 Squadron on April 15, 1942. I don't know anything else about his time with 111 Squadron. This could be
Sergeant James A. KENDALL Date Deceased: 1/11/2011. See link.
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Flying Officer (Engineer) Robert M. "Bob" Kennedy
C9835 He was assigned to 14 Squadron while they were on Umnak Island in March, 1943. He had a leadership role in organizing maintenance crews (30 men) to tend to the aircraft while on Umnak. He was responsible for a crew who weatherproofed Berry Field. He served as Fire Marshall and checked out the new fire tender on Umnak. He was sent on temporary assignment (4 days in May, 1943) to 111 Squadron from 14 (f) Squadron. He was in a group with three pilots also on temporary assignment to 111 Squadron. The pilots were S/L Brad Walker, F/L D.V. Wakeling and F/O A.W. Roseland. I don't know why they were with 111 Squadron.
He served as President of the Unit Trade Test Board for 14 Squadron. In early December, 1943, when the squadron was back at Boundary Bay, he was hospitalized for tonsillectomy. On December 22, 1943, he was posted to Edmonton where he re-mustered as aircrew. I don't know where he did the training or whether he was able to go overseas. There was a P/O R.M. Kennedy (J47405) who served as a Wireless Air Gunner. I think they are one and the same. He survived the war.
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C9835 He was assigned to 14 Squadron while they were on Umnak Island in March, 1943. He had a leadership role in organizing maintenance crews (30 men) to tend to the aircraft while on Umnak. He was responsible for a crew who weatherproofed Berry Field. He served as Fire Marshall and checked out the new fire tender on Umnak. He was sent on temporary assignment (4 days in May, 1943) to 111 Squadron from 14 (f) Squadron. He was in a group with three pilots also on temporary assignment to 111 Squadron. The pilots were S/L Brad Walker, F/L D.V. Wakeling and F/O A.W. Roseland. I don't know why they were with 111 Squadron.
He served as President of the Unit Trade Test Board for 14 Squadron. In early December, 1943, when the squadron was back at Boundary Bay, he was hospitalized for tonsillectomy. On December 22, 1943, he was posted to Edmonton where he re-mustered as aircrew. I don't know where he did the training or whether he was able to go overseas. There was a P/O R.M. Kennedy (J47405) who served as a Wireless Air Gunner. I think they are one and the same. He survived the war.
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Corporal (Clerk Accountant) A.C. Killip
On February 1, 1943, he was promoted to Corporal at Fort Greely. His trade proficiency rating was "A". On March 30, 1943, he and Sgt Lang traveled from Elmendorf to Fort Greely to set up 111 Squadron's accounting system. I don't know anything more about him.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
These photos are from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
On February 1, 1943, he was promoted to Corporal at Fort Greely. His trade proficiency rating was "A". On March 30, 1943, he and Sgt Lang traveled from Elmendorf to Fort Greely to set up 111 Squadron's accounting system. I don't know anything more about him.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
These photos are from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
Leading Aircraftman O.H. Laine
On August 8, 1942, he was ordered to be held in detention for 14 days (AWOL). On December 3, 1942, he and LAC Buckingham (Clerk Accountant) were tried by Court Martial, found guilty, ordered to be detained then discharged from the service. The offence was not specified in the Daily Diary but I assume it was Away Without Leave.
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On August 8, 1942, he was ordered to be held in detention for 14 days (AWOL). On December 3, 1942, he and LAC Buckingham (Clerk Accountant) were tried by Court Martial, found guilty, ordered to be detained then discharged from the service. The offence was not specified in the Daily Diary but I assume it was Away Without Leave.
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Leading Aircraftman (General Duty) William Laing
R161591 LAC Laing was on the S.S. Pasteur with 111 Squadron, departing for Liverpool from Halifax on January 20, 1944. He probably continued with them when the Squadron changed from 111 Squadron to 440 Squadron. He survived the war.
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R161591 LAC Laing was on the S.S. Pasteur with 111 Squadron, departing for Liverpool from Halifax on January 20, 1944. He probably continued with them when the Squadron changed from 111 Squadron to 440 Squadron. He survived the war.
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Sergeant (Clerk, Accounting) W. Arthur "Art" Lang
On March 30, 1943, he arrived at 111 Squadron but his stay was short. His primary task was to set up the Squadron's accounting system with the help of Cpl Killip. On April 16, 1943, he was given a new posting to #2 Maintenance Depot, Victoria. But before he left 111 Squadron, his posting was changed to #2 Construction and Maintenance Unit, Winnipeg, Manitoba. He left on April 20. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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On March 30, 1943, he arrived at 111 Squadron but his stay was short. His primary task was to set up the Squadron's accounting system with the help of Cpl Killip. On April 16, 1943, he was given a new posting to #2 Maintenance Depot, Victoria. But before he left 111 Squadron, his posting was changed to #2 Construction and Maintenance Unit, Winnipeg, Manitoba. He left on April 20. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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Leading Aircraftman (Cook) J.E. Lush
R151542 On April 16, 1943, he and several other cooks were posted from Fort Greely to 14 Squadron which was still serving on Umnak Island; 111 Squadron was on Kodiak Island at that time. It must have been only a temporary posting because he returned to 111 while they were still at Fort Greely. He had made LAC by then.
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R151542 On April 16, 1943, he and several other cooks were posted from Fort Greely to 14 Squadron which was still serving on Umnak Island; 111 Squadron was on Kodiak Island at that time. It must have been only a temporary posting because he returned to 111 while they were still at Fort Greely. He had made LAC by then.
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Sergeant (Clerk Steno, Orderly Room) Lutes
He arrived on November 12, 1941. He was a Corporal at the time the Portrait was taken and this is the only Corporal in the picture that I haven't been able to identify. I am assuming that this is the picture of then-Corporal Lutes. At some point before he left, he was promoted to Sgt. On April 15, 1942, he transferred out to Coal Harbour. He did not go with 111 Squadron to Alaska. But he did serve as pall bearer for Sergeant Christy's funeral on May 18, 1942.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Tentative
He was in the squadron at the time of Squadron Portrait, March 3, 1942. Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. This cameo is at the #020 position in the photo.
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He arrived on November 12, 1941. He was a Corporal at the time the Portrait was taken and this is the only Corporal in the picture that I haven't been able to identify. I am assuming that this is the picture of then-Corporal Lutes. At some point before he left, he was promoted to Sgt. On April 15, 1942, he transferred out to Coal Harbour. He did not go with 111 Squadron to Alaska. But he did serve as pall bearer for Sergeant Christy's funeral on May 18, 1942.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Tentative
He was in the squadron at the time of Squadron Portrait, March 3, 1942. Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. This cameo is at the #020 position in the photo.
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Leading Aircraftman (General Duty) John Wallace (Jack) MacDonald
R123037 He was with the squadron when they were on Kodiak Island (between October 31, 1942 and August 10, 1943). I am not sure what his trade was while he was in 111 Squadron but I think he worked in as General Duty. Soon after he, and the squadron, arrived at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island, he and a group of airmen climbed a local mountain for recreation. They took two hours to do it. He left soon after. I have heard from his Grandson who thinks this man might be his Grandfather, John Wallace (Jack) MacDonald, who was at Elmendorf while 111 Squadron was there and who was subsequently transferred to RCAF 423 Squadron. In 423 Squadron, he was a gunner on Short Sunderland flying boats. 423 Squadron was active in antisubmarine warfare, flying convoy escort and submarine searches over the Atlantic shipping routes. They were stationed at Castle Archdale in Northern Ireland. The Sunderland flew with a crew of 11 men. He survived the war.
According to his Grandson, Jack joined the RCAF in 1941, with the hope of being a Pilot. His credentials and perceived aptitude won him a tryout at Pilot training. However, he washed out because he couldn't master Navigation. "He re-enrolled as General Duties (Std.) and is also noted as Guard (Std.) for trade. He is noted in a letter by Flight Lieutenant J.B. Doak, Officer Commanding 111 (F) Sqn on 20 December 1942 at Fort Greely, Alaska saying that J.W. MacDonald had been “acting in the capacity as Status Clerk” for the past three months with the Squadron. This letter was in relation to J.W. MacDonald’s application to go to back to Aircrew, which he eventually did as an Air Gunner. There is nothing I have that indicates he was actually ‘Taken on Strength’ with 111(F) Sqn. All notes distinguish between ‘Taken on Strength’ (TOS), ‘Stricken off Strength’ (SOS), and ‘Attached’, just as they do today."
Jack's Grandson adds these items taken from his Grandfather's RCAF Service Record:
7 August 1942. Taken on Strength (TOS) No. 8 (BR) Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska.
25 September 1942. Attached to 111 (F) Squadron.
24 October 1942. Attached to 111 (F) Squadron.
26 October 1942. Attached duty to Kodiak Island, Alaska.
26-28 October 1942. Detached Seward, Alaska (by air).
8 December 1942. No. 8 (BR) Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska.
9 January 1943. Attached to 111 (F) Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska.
6 March 1943. Ceases detachment, Alaska. No. 8 Sqn returns to Sea Island.
12 March 1943. TOS No. 8 (BR) Sqn, Sea Island.
Struck of strength from 8 Bomber Reconnaissance, August 22, 1943.
Entered aircrew training to become aircrew gunner.
End of March, 1944, embarked to Europe
Identification Confidence Level: 1, Confirmed. This photo was provided by Jack's Grandson.
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R123037 He was with the squadron when they were on Kodiak Island (between October 31, 1942 and August 10, 1943). I am not sure what his trade was while he was in 111 Squadron but I think he worked in as General Duty. Soon after he, and the squadron, arrived at Fort Greely, Kodiak Island, he and a group of airmen climbed a local mountain for recreation. They took two hours to do it. He left soon after. I have heard from his Grandson who thinks this man might be his Grandfather, John Wallace (Jack) MacDonald, who was at Elmendorf while 111 Squadron was there and who was subsequently transferred to RCAF 423 Squadron. In 423 Squadron, he was a gunner on Short Sunderland flying boats. 423 Squadron was active in antisubmarine warfare, flying convoy escort and submarine searches over the Atlantic shipping routes. They were stationed at Castle Archdale in Northern Ireland. The Sunderland flew with a crew of 11 men. He survived the war.
According to his Grandson, Jack joined the RCAF in 1941, with the hope of being a Pilot. His credentials and perceived aptitude won him a tryout at Pilot training. However, he washed out because he couldn't master Navigation. "He re-enrolled as General Duties (Std.) and is also noted as Guard (Std.) for trade. He is noted in a letter by Flight Lieutenant J.B. Doak, Officer Commanding 111 (F) Sqn on 20 December 1942 at Fort Greely, Alaska saying that J.W. MacDonald had been “acting in the capacity as Status Clerk” for the past three months with the Squadron. This letter was in relation to J.W. MacDonald’s application to go to back to Aircrew, which he eventually did as an Air Gunner. There is nothing I have that indicates he was actually ‘Taken on Strength’ with 111(F) Sqn. All notes distinguish between ‘Taken on Strength’ (TOS), ‘Stricken off Strength’ (SOS), and ‘Attached’, just as they do today."
Jack's Grandson adds these items taken from his Grandfather's RCAF Service Record:
7 August 1942. Taken on Strength (TOS) No. 8 (BR) Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska.
25 September 1942. Attached to 111 (F) Squadron.
24 October 1942. Attached to 111 (F) Squadron.
26 October 1942. Attached duty to Kodiak Island, Alaska.
26-28 October 1942. Detached Seward, Alaska (by air).
8 December 1942. No. 8 (BR) Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska.
9 January 1943. Attached to 111 (F) Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska.
6 March 1943. Ceases detachment, Alaska. No. 8 Sqn returns to Sea Island.
12 March 1943. TOS No. 8 (BR) Sqn, Sea Island.
Struck of strength from 8 Bomber Reconnaissance, August 22, 1943.
Entered aircrew training to become aircrew gunner.
End of March, 1944, embarked to Europe
Identification Confidence Level: 1, Confirmed. This photo was provided by Jack's Grandson.
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Aircraftman 1 (Clerk General) Mann
He arrived at the squadron at Pat Bay on April 21, 1942 from Trenton, Ontario. He might have remained with 111 until it wound down in Patricia Bay in late 1943.
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He arrived at the squadron at Pat Bay on April 21, 1942 from Trenton, Ontario. He might have remained with 111 until it wound down in Patricia Bay in late 1943.
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Corporal F.T. McKay
On June 1, 1943, while at Fort Greely, he was promoted to Acting Corporal. I don't know what he did in the squadron. He might have been a General Duty Clerk.
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On June 1, 1943, while at Fort Greely, he was promoted to Acting Corporal. I don't know what he did in the squadron. He might have been a General Duty Clerk.
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Corporal (Clerk, Accounting) Norman C. "Horace" Middleton
R106071 He enlisted in RCAF September, 1940. He was with 111 Squadron as early as the Summer of 1942, perhaps from the time they went to Patricia Bay. On September 1, 1942, he was promoted to Acting Corporal. He played on the Kodiak Island RCAF Championship Hockey Team in the Winter of 1943. On April 9, 1943, he was posted to #2 Equipment Depot, Vancouver. I don't know how he spent the rest of the war. He was from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Middleton of Winnipeg, He had been a member of a Winnipeg motorcycle club before enlisting and raced motorcycles with the club.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Tentative
Photo on left extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #042 in the portrait. Photo in middle is from Glenbow Archives NA 4330-26 Note: there are errors in the attribution of names in the caption attached to this picture. The man identified as Ren Baker is possibly this man, Middleton. Ren Baker's daughter, Vicki Baker, said her father is pictured in the photograph but he is incorrectly named as Middleton. The photo on the right was part of a group picture published in The Winnipeg Tribune, November 20, 1942.
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R106071 He enlisted in RCAF September, 1940. He was with 111 Squadron as early as the Summer of 1942, perhaps from the time they went to Patricia Bay. On September 1, 1942, he was promoted to Acting Corporal. He played on the Kodiak Island RCAF Championship Hockey Team in the Winter of 1943. On April 9, 1943, he was posted to #2 Equipment Depot, Vancouver. I don't know how he spent the rest of the war. He was from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Middleton of Winnipeg, He had been a member of a Winnipeg motorcycle club before enlisting and raced motorcycles with the club.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Tentative
Photo on left extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #042 in the portrait. Photo in middle is from Glenbow Archives NA 4330-26 Note: there are errors in the attribution of names in the caption attached to this picture. The man identified as Ren Baker is possibly this man, Middleton. Ren Baker's daughter, Vicki Baker, said her father is pictured in the photograph but he is incorrectly named as Middleton. The photo on the right was part of a group picture published in The Winnipeg Tribune, November 20, 1942.
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Leading Aircraftman (Mess Records) W.C. "Lyall" Moodie
He was with the squadron through 1942. He was struck off 111 Squadron strength on January 12, 1943 and sent to #8 Bomber Squadron.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
Photo on the left was extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #112 in the portrait. Photo on right by P/O (Pilot) Lou Wise.
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He was with the squadron through 1942. He was struck off 111 Squadron strength on January 12, 1943 and sent to #8 Bomber Squadron.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
Photo on the left was extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #112 in the portrait. Photo on right by P/O (Pilot) Lou Wise.
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Sergeant (Clerk Accountant) J. Kenneth "Ken" Moore
He was with 111 Squadron as early as the Fall of 1942. He was promoted to Sergeant on February 1, 1943. On November 3, 1943, he was struck off strength from 111 Squadron and reported to Western Air Command. By the time he left the squadron, he was operating his trade at the "A" level of proficiency. He was from Wiarton, Ontario.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Centre photo came from The Toronto Daily Star, November 18, 1943 courtesy of Dave Hicks, son of Flt. Lt . Clifford Hicks. The other two photos are from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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He was with 111 Squadron as early as the Fall of 1942. He was promoted to Sergeant on February 1, 1943. On November 3, 1943, he was struck off strength from 111 Squadron and reported to Western Air Command. By the time he left the squadron, he was operating his trade at the "A" level of proficiency. He was from Wiarton, Ontario.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Centre photo came from The Toronto Daily Star, November 18, 1943 courtesy of Dave Hicks, son of Flt. Lt . Clifford Hicks. The other two photos are from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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Squadron Leader (Sector Controller) N.J. Moran
C5675 He was based with Wing Headquarters, at Elmendorf Air Field, Anchorage, Alaska. He rotated through several squadrons as an Administrative Flight Controller. He arrived at 111 Squadron on June 10, 1943 to serve as Sector Controller while the squadron was at Kodiak Island. Later, in August of that year, he served the same function with 14 Squadron first at Umnak Island and then at Boundary Bay, just after they returned from their stint on Umnak Island. He continued in the role of Flight Controller until the end of the war. By January, 1945, he had risen to the rank of Squadron Leader and worked in the 2 Filter Detachment in Victoria, British Columbia. A Filter Unit coordinated data about enemy and unidentified air activity coming in from observers and radar units. They maintained plots of all such activities and, when warranted, they issued warnings and interception orders.
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C5675 He was based with Wing Headquarters, at Elmendorf Air Field, Anchorage, Alaska. He rotated through several squadrons as an Administrative Flight Controller. He arrived at 111 Squadron on June 10, 1943 to serve as Sector Controller while the squadron was at Kodiak Island. Later, in August of that year, he served the same function with 14 Squadron first at Umnak Island and then at Boundary Bay, just after they returned from their stint on Umnak Island. He continued in the role of Flight Controller until the end of the war. By January, 1945, he had risen to the rank of Squadron Leader and worked in the 2 Filter Detachment in Victoria, British Columbia. A Filter Unit coordinated data about enemy and unidentified air activity coming in from observers and radar units. They maintained plots of all such activities and, when warranted, they issued warnings and interception orders.
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Corporal (Photographer) T.B. Morgan
He arrived at 111 Squadron, Fort Greely, in August,1942. But on September 9, 1942, he was posted on temporary assignment to RCAF Station Patricia Bay. On December 30, 1942, he was struck off 111 Squadron strength and posted to Patricia Bay.
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He arrived at 111 Squadron, Fort Greely, in August,1942. But on September 9, 1942, he was posted on temporary assignment to RCAF Station Patricia Bay. On December 30, 1942, he was struck off 111 Squadron strength and posted to Patricia Bay.
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Flight Sergeant Arthur "Art" Morton
It is not clear if F/S Morton was a member of 111 Squadron; he may have been with another Canadian Squadron in Alaska.
Photo Identification Confidence: 1 Confirmed
Photo by P/O (Pilot) Lou Wise.
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It is not clear if F/S Morton was a member of 111 Squadron; he may have been with another Canadian Squadron in Alaska.
Photo Identification Confidence: 1 Confirmed
Photo by P/O (Pilot) Lou Wise.
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Sergeant (Clerk Steno) John J. Muldoon
R93072 He was from Toronto. He arrived at 111 Squadron on December 5, 1941. On June 27, 1943, he left 111 and went to Western Air
Command. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
Photo on left extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #029 in the portrait. Photo on right came from The Toronto Daily Star, November 18, 1943 courtesy of Dave Hicks, son of Flt. Lt. Clifford Hicks.
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R93072 He was from Toronto. He arrived at 111 Squadron on December 5, 1941. On June 27, 1943, he left 111 and went to Western Air
Command. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed.
Photo on left extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He was in position #029 in the portrait. Photo on right came from The Toronto Daily Star, November 18, 1943 courtesy of Dave Hicks, son of Flt. Lt. Clifford Hicks.
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Flight Sergeant Harry Joseph Nadler
He was with 111 Squadron at least as early as the Winter of 1943. On February 13, 1943, his rank was changed from Acting Flight Sergeant to Temporary Sergeant. The rationale for that change was not explained in the Diary. I don't know what his trade was. In 1958, Harry Joseph Nadler and Mrs. Elaine Nadler were listed on the Voters List, shown as living at 2316 Jupiter Road, Calgary North, Alberta. He was listed as a salesman. I have no idea (yet) whether this was the same man who served in 111 Squadron.
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He was with 111 Squadron at least as early as the Winter of 1943. On February 13, 1943, his rank was changed from Acting Flight Sergeant to Temporary Sergeant. The rationale for that change was not explained in the Diary. I don't know what his trade was. In 1958, Harry Joseph Nadler and Mrs. Elaine Nadler were listed on the Voters List, shown as living at 2316 Jupiter Road, Calgary North, Alberta. He was listed as a salesman. I have no idea (yet) whether this was the same man who served in 111 Squadron.
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Pilot Officer (Administration) D.B. Neale
He was struck off 111 Squadron (then at Fort Greely, Kodiak) strength to report to Western Air Command Headquarters Office on August 6, 1943. However, he remained on attachment to "X" Wing at Fort Greely. During the 1960's, a David Neale made his career in accounting and served as a bank manager in Scarborough, Ontario. He was married to Annette Neale.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Possible.
Photo extracted from Department of National Defence photo, number unknown. See Ramsay group portrait above.
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He was struck off 111 Squadron (then at Fort Greely, Kodiak) strength to report to Western Air Command Headquarters Office on August 6, 1943. However, he remained on attachment to "X" Wing at Fort Greely. During the 1960's, a David Neale made his career in accounting and served as a bank manager in Scarborough, Ontario. He was married to Annette Neale.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Possible.
Photo extracted from Department of National Defence photo, number unknown. See Ramsay group portrait above.
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Leading Aircraftman (Cook) J.G.R. Newman
On March 12, 1943, he was struck off strength from 111 Squadron and redeployed at Sea Island, Vancouver, British Columbia.
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On March 12, 1943, he was struck off strength from 111 Squadron and redeployed at Sea Island, Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Leading Aircraftman (Cook) L.K. Norris
R110864 He arrived at 111 Squadron at Elmendorf on August 17, 1942 from #3 Repair Depot, Vancouver. On February 5, 1943, he and several other cooks were posted to 14 Squadron which was still serving on Umnak Island while 111 Squadron was on Kodiak Island. On March 18, 1943, while he was still attached to 111 Squadron he was posted back to #3 Repair Depot in Vancouver. I don't know what he did after that.
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R110864 He arrived at 111 Squadron at Elmendorf on August 17, 1942 from #3 Repair Depot, Vancouver. On February 5, 1943, he and several other cooks were posted to 14 Squadron which was still serving on Umnak Island while 111 Squadron was on Kodiak Island. On March 18, 1943, while he was still attached to 111 Squadron he was posted back to #3 Repair Depot in Vancouver. I don't know what he did after that.
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Leading Aircraftman J.W. Paquet
He had been with 111 Squadron since at least January, 1943 and on July 21, 1943, he left 111 Squadron to report to Western Air Command. I think he was a Clerk.
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He had been with 111 Squadron since at least January, 1943 and on July 21, 1943, he left 111 Squadron to report to Western Air Command. I think he was a Clerk.
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Leading Aircraftman (General Duty) John McBain Paul
R141406 He was with 111 Squadron since at least November, 1942 when they were at Fort Greely on Kodiak Island. He may have stayed in the squadron until it disbanded. However, he was never mentioned again in the Daily Diary after he left on leave from Greely on November 10, 1942. He may have been posted elsewhere at the end of his leave. I think he was a Clerk. His Mother lived in Montreal at the time he was in Alaska and he was granted compassionate leave to visit her when she was ill in November, 1942. He must have returned to 111 since his name appears on the Passenger Manifest of S.S. Pasteur, the ocean liner that transported Squadron 111 from Halifax to Liverpool, January 20 - January 30, 1944. He probably remained with the squadron after they had a name change, to 440 Squadron. He survived the war.
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R141406 He was with 111 Squadron since at least November, 1942 when they were at Fort Greely on Kodiak Island. He may have stayed in the squadron until it disbanded. However, he was never mentioned again in the Daily Diary after he left on leave from Greely on November 10, 1942. He may have been posted elsewhere at the end of his leave. I think he was a Clerk. His Mother lived in Montreal at the time he was in Alaska and he was granted compassionate leave to visit her when she was ill in November, 1942. He must have returned to 111 since his name appears on the Passenger Manifest of S.S. Pasteur, the ocean liner that transported Squadron 111 from Halifax to Liverpool, January 20 - January 30, 1944. He probably remained with the squadron after they had a name change, to 440 Squadron. He survived the war.
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Flight Lieutenant (Engineer) G. F. "Bob" Pearce
C5633 He was the engineering officer at the time the squadron portrait was taken. He had arrived on December 8, 1941 from Aeronautical Engineering School in Montreal. His rank, then, was Pilot Officer. On August 17, 1942, he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant. On January 27, 1943 he was posted to serve in Tofino, British Columbia, presumably with 133 Squadron. The photo on the left shows him with then-Sergeant Lou Wise on the dock at Spenard Lake, Anchorage. The photo on right shows him (on the left) with Rigger Tommy Walsh (position #074 in Squadron portrait) also beside Lake Spenard. Both photos were taken in early summer, 1942,. I don't know what Flight Lieutenant Pearce did for the rest of the war. He did survive. After the war, he remained in the RCAF. In 1949, he and his wife lived in Edmonton, Alberta. The identity of man (probably a civilian Fitter) on plane's nose is unknown.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1, Confirmed
Photos by P/O (Pilot) Lou Wise and come from his Collection. Thank you, Lou. Signature from a service record
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C5633 He was the engineering officer at the time the squadron portrait was taken. He had arrived on December 8, 1941 from Aeronautical Engineering School in Montreal. His rank, then, was Pilot Officer. On August 17, 1942, he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant. On January 27, 1943 he was posted to serve in Tofino, British Columbia, presumably with 133 Squadron. The photo on the left shows him with then-Sergeant Lou Wise on the dock at Spenard Lake, Anchorage. The photo on right shows him (on the left) with Rigger Tommy Walsh (position #074 in Squadron portrait) also beside Lake Spenard. Both photos were taken in early summer, 1942,. I don't know what Flight Lieutenant Pearce did for the rest of the war. He did survive. After the war, he remained in the RCAF. In 1949, he and his wife lived in Edmonton, Alberta. The identity of man (probably a civilian Fitter) on plane's nose is unknown.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1, Confirmed
Photos by P/O (Pilot) Lou Wise and come from his Collection. Thank you, Lou. Signature from a service record
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Leading Aircraftman B.G. Peverley
He had been with 111 Squadron at Fort Greely and was in the advance party that returned, on August 8, 1943, to Patricia Bay to prepare for the squadron's return from Alaska. I think he was a Clerk.
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He had been with 111 Squadron at Fort Greely and was in the advance party that returned, on August 8, 1943, to Patricia Bay to prepare for the squadron's return from Alaska. I think he was a Clerk.
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Leading Aircraftman C.B. Pilkey
He was in the squadron since at least the Fall of 1942. He was with 111 Squadron when they moved to Fort Greely, Kodiak Island. In fact, he and a couple of ground crew buddies, for recreation, climbed nearby Mount Barometer on October 29, 1942. On November 11, 1942, he went to Elmendorf to give testimony in the Courts Martial of LACs Buckingham and Laine. His duties were probably administrative. I don't know where he went when the squadron disbanded in late 1943.
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He was in the squadron since at least the Fall of 1942. He was with 111 Squadron when they moved to Fort Greely, Kodiak Island. In fact, he and a couple of ground crew buddies, for recreation, climbed nearby Mount Barometer on October 29, 1942. On November 11, 1942, he went to Elmendorf to give testimony in the Courts Martial of LACs Buckingham and Laine. His duties were probably administrative. I don't know where he went when the squadron disbanded in late 1943.
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Leading Aircraftman (Chef) C. R. "Tex" Reeder
He served as Chef for 111 Squadron when they were on Umnak Island. The picture on the left shows him planting a small garden which he, no doubt, incorporated into the meals he prepared for the men. Fresh produce was not available on the island. When he returned to Canada, in October, 1943, he was sent from Patricia Bay to #2 Group Headquarters, Victoria, British Columbia.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
The two photos on right are from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both. The photo on the left appeared F/O D.F. Griffin's booklet First Steps to Tokyo, The Royal Canadian Air Force in the Aleutions, Toronto: Dent & Sons Publ, 1944, page 28. I am grateful to Clarence Simonsen (Mr. Nose Art) for supplying me with a copy.
He served as Chef for 111 Squadron when they were on Umnak Island. The picture on the left shows him planting a small garden which he, no doubt, incorporated into the meals he prepared for the men. Fresh produce was not available on the island. When he returned to Canada, in October, 1943, he was sent from Patricia Bay to #2 Group Headquarters, Victoria, British Columbia.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
The two photos on right are from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both. The photo on the left appeared F/O D.F. Griffin's booklet First Steps to Tokyo, The Royal Canadian Air Force in the Aleutions, Toronto: Dent & Sons Publ, 1944, page 28. I am grateful to Clarence Simonsen (Mr. Nose Art) for supplying me with a copy.
Flight Sergeant Riding
He was in the squadron since at least the Fall of 1942. On October 19, 1942, he was teamed up with F/S Burch to head up the War Finance Committee, high-faluting name for a committee to raise the Fort Greely quote a War Bond sales. Their target was $7,000. In fact, they raised nearly $10,000. I don't know what else he did in the squadron or where he went.
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He was in the squadron since at least the Fall of 1942. On October 19, 1942, he was teamed up with F/S Burch to head up the War Finance Committee, high-faluting name for a committee to raise the Fort Greely quote a War Bond sales. Their target was $7,000. In fact, they raised nearly $10,000. I don't know what else he did in the squadron or where he went.
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Aircraftman (Clerk Admin) Frederick "Freddy" Robinson
His name never appeared in the Squadron Diary. However, he was photographed in a 111 Squadron tent at Fort Greely, Kodiak, Alaska in 1943. That is good enough for me to include him as a member of 111 squadron. I don't know what his rank or trade was so I am making an assumption about those. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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His name never appeared in the Squadron Diary. However, he was photographed in a 111 Squadron tent at Fort Greely, Kodiak, Alaska in 1943. That is good enough for me to include him as a member of 111 squadron. I don't know what his rank or trade was so I am making an assumption about those. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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Corporal (Military Police) Rosets
He was with 111 Squadron at Elmendorf in December, 1942 and provided escort duty in delivering prisoners (LACs Buckingham and Laine) into detention.
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He was with 111 Squadron at Elmendorf in December, 1942 and provided escort duty in delivering prisoners (LACs Buckingham and Laine) into detention.
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Corporal (Clerk Accountant) Neil B. Saunders
R106506 He was promoted to Corporal on August 1, 1942 at Elmendorf. In late August, 1942, he was sent to check inventory at No. 8 (BR) Squadron, stationed at Nome, Alaska. He was appointed the Sports Committee at Elmendorf on September 26, 1942 . On January 22, 1943, he was posted to #2 Group Headquarters, Victoria, British Columbia. He was from New Westminster, British Columbia.
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R106506 He was promoted to Corporal on August 1, 1942 at Elmendorf. In late August, 1942, he was sent to check inventory at No. 8 (BR) Squadron, stationed at Nome, Alaska. He was appointed the Sports Committee at Elmendorf on September 26, 1942 . On January 22, 1943, he was posted to #2 Group Headquarters, Victoria, British Columbia. He was from New Westminster, British Columbia.
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Sergeant (Orderly Room) Schofield
He arrived at 111 Squadron at Fort Greely on June 1, 1943. On June 27, 1943, he was formally posted to Western Air Command but he remained with 111 Squadron "for all purposes" I don't know how long he remained with 111.
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He arrived at 111 Squadron at Fort Greely on June 1, 1943. On June 27, 1943, he was formally posted to Western Air Command but he remained with 111 Squadron "for all purposes" I don't know how long he remained with 111.
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Squadron Leader (Chaplain, Protestant) Frederick A. "Fred" Springborn
He served as Chaplain to 111 Squadron at least in the Fall of 1942 when they were in Anchorage at Elmendorf Field. He visited the squadron when they were on Kodiak Island on a bi-weekly basis at least to the end of 1943. A Rev. F.A. Springborn had been an Assistant Priest at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Oak Bay, British Columbia. He left to join the RCAF in the 1940's. He might be this man.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3, Possible
Photo credit: this picture was extracted from a Department of National Defence photograph, number unknown, showing the 111 Squadron staff and some pilots at the time S/L Ramsay assumed command in early summer, 1943. The photograph was part of the Collection of S/L Dave Ramsay and it is here courtesy of S/L Ramsay's daughter and her husband, Christie Anne and Bo Jenson.
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He served as Chaplain to 111 Squadron at least in the Fall of 1942 when they were in Anchorage at Elmendorf Field. He visited the squadron when they were on Kodiak Island on a bi-weekly basis at least to the end of 1943. A Rev. F.A. Springborn had been an Assistant Priest at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Oak Bay, British Columbia. He left to join the RCAF in the 1940's. He might be this man.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3, Possible
Photo credit: this picture was extracted from a Department of National Defence photograph, number unknown, showing the 111 Squadron staff and some pilots at the time S/L Ramsay assumed command in early summer, 1943. The photograph was part of the Collection of S/L Dave Ramsay and it is here courtesy of S/L Ramsay's daughter and her husband, Christie Anne and Bo Jenson.
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Warrant Officer II (Clerk, Admin) N. Stan
He arrived at 111 Squadron (Fort Greely, Alaska) on May 22, 1943 from #2 Group Headquarters in Victoria. On July 8, 1943, he left 111 Squadron to begin training for aircrew at #3 Manning Depot, Edmonton, Alberta. He survived the war.
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He arrived at 111 Squadron (Fort Greely, Alaska) on May 22, 1943 from #2 Group Headquarters in Victoria. On July 8, 1943, he left 111 Squadron to begin training for aircrew at #3 Manning Depot, Edmonton, Alberta. He survived the war.
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Corporal (Clerk Admin) Sammy Steinberg
His name never appeared in the Squadron Diary. However, he was photographed in a poker game made up of 111 Squadron servicemen at Fort Greely, Kodiak, Alaska in 1943. That is enough for me to include him as a member of 111 Squadron. I am not sure of his rank or his trade.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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His name never appeared in the Squadron Diary. However, he was photographed in a poker game made up of 111 Squadron servicemen at Fort Greely, Kodiak, Alaska in 1943. That is enough for me to include him as a member of 111 Squadron. I am not sure of his rank or his trade.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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Squadron Leader (Signals) W. J. St. Louis
C14365 On March 28, 1943, he was stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska while 111 Squadron went on to Kodiak Island. I believe he remained on Squadron 111 strength while there. On August 7, 1943, he was sent to 14 (f) Squadron at Umnak Island where he served as Signals Officer. On September 4, 1943, he returned to Canada to a posting at RCAF Station, Abbotsford, British Columbia. His name appeared in a wedding announcement in the Ottawa Journal, August 7, 1942, announcing his engagement to Rita Mead of Victoria, British Columbia. At that time, his rank was Flight Sergeant and he was said to be living in Victoria. He was from Ottawa. In June, 1950, he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant. In the newsletter posted by RCAF #12 A.C.& W. Squadron, Mont Apica, Quebec, dated November 1, 1954, it was announced that he had arrived there, from RCAF Upland (Ottawa), to replace S/L Keill as Chief Technical Officer. His rank was Squadron Leader. In the period between October 10 and 15, 1958, the same Squadron Leader visited #1 Air Division, RCAF Metz, France. He was in the company of Group Captain G.M. Fawcett and Wing Commanders G.L. Burness and I. Gillean. It was described as a telecom liaison visit. I don't know where he served from that time on.
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C14365 On March 28, 1943, he was stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska while 111 Squadron went on to Kodiak Island. I believe he remained on Squadron 111 strength while there. On August 7, 1943, he was sent to 14 (f) Squadron at Umnak Island where he served as Signals Officer. On September 4, 1943, he returned to Canada to a posting at RCAF Station, Abbotsford, British Columbia. His name appeared in a wedding announcement in the Ottawa Journal, August 7, 1942, announcing his engagement to Rita Mead of Victoria, British Columbia. At that time, his rank was Flight Sergeant and he was said to be living in Victoria. He was from Ottawa. In June, 1950, he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant. In the newsletter posted by RCAF #12 A.C.& W. Squadron, Mont Apica, Quebec, dated November 1, 1954, it was announced that he had arrived there, from RCAF Upland (Ottawa), to replace S/L Keill as Chief Technical Officer. His rank was Squadron Leader. In the period between October 10 and 15, 1958, the same Squadron Leader visited #1 Air Division, RCAF Metz, France. He was in the company of Group Captain G.M. Fawcett and Wing Commanders G.L. Burness and I. Gillean. It was described as a telecom liaison visit. I don't know where he served from that time on.
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Flight Lieutenant (Administration, Controller) K.J. Strader
C11735 He enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1939. He was trained to be a standard apprentice clerk at Camp Borden, Ontario. While there he rose to Senior NCO rank. He was Commissioned as an Administrative Officer in early 1942. He was sent to the US Army Air Force Security Assistance Training Program at Orlando, Florida graduating as a Fighter Controller. His first assignment was in Western Air Command, specifically serving as Fighter Controller for X-Wing (including 111 Squadron) at Fort Greely. He showed up in the Squadron Diary on March 10, 1943. He may have come and gone because, on March 30, 1943, he was said, in the Daily Diary, to have arrived again. The DD did not say where he was arriving from but it was most probably Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage. It is likely that the Controller function was performed by an officer from a higher command level who visited the squadron periodically. On October 18, 1943, he was temporarily attached to #7 Radio Detachment, Patricia Bay, British Columbia where he worked until October 25 when he returned to Western Air Command.
When the Aleutian Campaign was closing down, he was transferred to #15 Service Flying Training School where he had administrative duties. While there, he got on the Pilot Training list and earned his Wings. Nevertheless, he continued with Administration and reverted to NCO rank. and functioned as a clerk administrator.
On April 7, 1945 he was struck off strength at #15 Service Flying Training School, Claresholm, Alberta and was transferred to #7 Bombing and Gunnery School, Paulson, Manitoba where he took on staff duties. Ten days later, he was appointed Assistant Administrative Officer there. He had that position for a month when he was struck of strength there and transferred to #1 Advanced Control HQ, Trenton, Ontario where he assumed staff duties. The RCAF was winding down its training and assignment functions and beginning the task of discharging personnel from duty. F/O Strader played a role in this process.
He remained in the Air Force after the war ended. He was Commissioned, once again, in January, 1951 and worked in the flying control branch. He graduated from the School of Flying Control in April, 1951. For a short period, he was stationed at the Rescue Coordination Centre, Trenton, Ontario. Then he was transferred to #3 Flying Training School, Claresholm, Alberta. As the Senior Flying Control Officer there, he organized the unit's Flying Control Section.. He remained there until March, 1955 when he took up the duties of Senior Flying Control Officer at RCAF Station Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. He must have been close to eligibility for retirement while he was at Moose Jaw. I don't know what he did after 1955.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo on the left was extracted from Department of National Defence photo, number unknown. See Ramsay group portrait above. Photo on the right was extracted from "Flight Comment", the journal of RCAF Directories of Flight Safety, Sep/Oct, 1955, pp 12-17. He wrote an article entitled "Flying Control at FTS" in that issue.
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C11735 He enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1939. He was trained to be a standard apprentice clerk at Camp Borden, Ontario. While there he rose to Senior NCO rank. He was Commissioned as an Administrative Officer in early 1942. He was sent to the US Army Air Force Security Assistance Training Program at Orlando, Florida graduating as a Fighter Controller. His first assignment was in Western Air Command, specifically serving as Fighter Controller for X-Wing (including 111 Squadron) at Fort Greely. He showed up in the Squadron Diary on March 10, 1943. He may have come and gone because, on March 30, 1943, he was said, in the Daily Diary, to have arrived again. The DD did not say where he was arriving from but it was most probably Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage. It is likely that the Controller function was performed by an officer from a higher command level who visited the squadron periodically. On October 18, 1943, he was temporarily attached to #7 Radio Detachment, Patricia Bay, British Columbia where he worked until October 25 when he returned to Western Air Command.
When the Aleutian Campaign was closing down, he was transferred to #15 Service Flying Training School where he had administrative duties. While there, he got on the Pilot Training list and earned his Wings. Nevertheless, he continued with Administration and reverted to NCO rank. and functioned as a clerk administrator.
On April 7, 1945 he was struck off strength at #15 Service Flying Training School, Claresholm, Alberta and was transferred to #7 Bombing and Gunnery School, Paulson, Manitoba where he took on staff duties. Ten days later, he was appointed Assistant Administrative Officer there. He had that position for a month when he was struck of strength there and transferred to #1 Advanced Control HQ, Trenton, Ontario where he assumed staff duties. The RCAF was winding down its training and assignment functions and beginning the task of discharging personnel from duty. F/O Strader played a role in this process.
He remained in the Air Force after the war ended. He was Commissioned, once again, in January, 1951 and worked in the flying control branch. He graduated from the School of Flying Control in April, 1951. For a short period, he was stationed at the Rescue Coordination Centre, Trenton, Ontario. Then he was transferred to #3 Flying Training School, Claresholm, Alberta. As the Senior Flying Control Officer there, he organized the unit's Flying Control Section.. He remained there until March, 1955 when he took up the duties of Senior Flying Control Officer at RCAF Station Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. He must have been close to eligibility for retirement while he was at Moose Jaw. I don't know what he did after 1955.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo on the left was extracted from Department of National Defence photo, number unknown. See Ramsay group portrait above. Photo on the right was extracted from "Flight Comment", the journal of RCAF Directories of Flight Safety, Sep/Oct, 1955, pp 12-17. He wrote an article entitled "Flying Control at FTS" in that issue.
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Aircraftman (Clerk Admin) Cedrick "Ced" Stringer
His name never appeared in the Squadron Diary. However, he was photographed in a 111 Squadron tent at Fort Greely, Kodiak, Alaska in 1943. That is good enough for me to include him as a member of 111 squadron. I don't know what his rank or trade was so I am making an assumption about those. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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His name never appeared in the Squadron Diary. However, he was photographed in a 111 Squadron tent at Fort Greely, Kodiak, Alaska in 1943. That is good enough for me to include him as a member of 111 squadron. I don't know what his rank or trade was so I am making an assumption about those. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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Leading Aircraftman (Clerk General, Orderly Room) Gordon P. Sullivan
He arrived at 111 Squadron at Fort Greely on July 11, 1943 from Elmendorf. The squadron had been experiencing a shortage of Orderly Clerks. In early November, 1943, he was transferred to #1 Service Flying Training School at Camp Borden, Ontario. He was from Barrie, Ontario. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo on left extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #31 in the portrait. Photo on right extracted from a photo published in The Toronto Daily Star, November 18, 1943 showing three Ontario airmen. The clipping came from the Collection of Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) Robert Lynch courtesy of his Granddaughter, Karen Abel. Note: See Karen Abel's blog focusing on the Aleutian Campaign and her grandfather at www.floridabeachestotheberingsea.com
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He arrived at 111 Squadron at Fort Greely on July 11, 1943 from Elmendorf. The squadron had been experiencing a shortage of Orderly Clerks. In early November, 1943, he was transferred to #1 Service Flying Training School at Camp Borden, Ontario. He was from Barrie, Ontario. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Photo on left extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in position #31 in the portrait. Photo on right extracted from a photo published in The Toronto Daily Star, November 18, 1943 showing three Ontario airmen. The clipping came from the Collection of Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) Robert Lynch courtesy of his Granddaughter, Karen Abel. Note: See Karen Abel's blog focusing on the Aleutian Campaign and her grandfather at www.floridabeachestotheberingsea.com
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Leading Aircraftman (General Duty) Joseph Bernard Tellier
R146452 LAC Tellier was on the S.S. Pasteur with 111 Squadron, departing for Liverpool from Halifax on January 20, 1944. He probably continued with them when the Squadron changed from 111 Squadron to 440 Squadron. He survived the war.
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R146452 LAC Tellier was on the S.S. Pasteur with 111 Squadron, departing for Liverpool from Halifax on January 20, 1944. He probably continued with them when the Squadron changed from 111 Squadron to 440 Squadron. He survived the war.
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Aircraftman (Clerk Admin) Maximilian "Maxie" Tenebein
His name never appeared in the Squadron Diary. However, he was photographed in a 111 Squadron tent at Fort Greely, Kodiak, Alaska in 1943. That is good enough for me to include him as a member of 111 Squadron. I don't know what his rank or trade was so I am making an assumption about those. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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His name never appeared in the Squadron Diary. However, he was photographed in a 111 Squadron tent at Fort Greely, Kodiak, Alaska in 1943. That is good enough for me to include him as a member of 111 Squadron. I don't know what his rank or trade was so I am making an assumption about those. Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
This photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
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Flying Officer (Signals) H. C. Thompson
C8313 He was promoted to Flying Officer on July 4, 1942 at Elmendorf. While 111 (F) and 8 (BR) Squadrons were serving in Alaska, he was stationed at "X" Wing Headquarters at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska. He served both squadrons in "X" Wing although he was formally attached to No. 8 (BR) Squadron.
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The signature was extracted from a service record on a report from a committee on which he was a member.
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C8313 He was promoted to Flying Officer on July 4, 1942 at Elmendorf. While 111 (F) and 8 (BR) Squadrons were serving in Alaska, he was stationed at "X" Wing Headquarters at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska. He served both squadrons in "X" Wing although he was formally attached to No. 8 (BR) Squadron.
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The signature was extracted from a service record on a report from a committee on which he was a member.
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Leading Aircraftman (Nursing Orderly) J.B. Wardrop
He joined 111 Squadron at Elmendorf on October 26, 1942 just in time to provide nursing support to the advance party that traveled by ship between the mainland and Kodiak Island in late October, 1942. He moved with the squadron to Fort Greely, Kodiak Island on November 23, 1942. On December 26, 1942, it was announced the he was to be struck off 111 Squadron strength and posted to RCAF Station Coal Harbour, British Columbia. However, he didn't get away from Fort Greely to report to Coal Harbour until January 4, 1943. No. 120 (br) Squadron was stationed at Coal Harbour at that time.
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He joined 111 Squadron at Elmendorf on October 26, 1942 just in time to provide nursing support to the advance party that traveled by ship between the mainland and Kodiak Island in late October, 1942. He moved with the squadron to Fort Greely, Kodiak Island on November 23, 1942. On December 26, 1942, it was announced the he was to be struck off 111 Squadron strength and posted to RCAF Station Coal Harbour, British Columbia. However, he didn't get away from Fort Greely to report to Coal Harbour until January 4, 1943. No. 120 (br) Squadron was stationed at Coal Harbour at that time.
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Flight Lieutenant (Adjutant, Diarist) W. Ian Webb M.M.
He served as Adjutant in 111 Squadron from August 17, 1942 until December 11, 1942 when F/O Farrell took over the job. He moved on to Western Air Command. He had been a British army officer in WWI seeing service with the Black Watch Brigade and had earned the rank of Captain. After that war, he moved to the U.S., settling in Gulfport, Mississippi. He worked as a highway safety counsellor for the State of Mississippi. He joined the RCAF and served as an administrative officer. In July, 1943, he took leave and visited his wife and young daughter, Millicent Ann, in Gulfport. They were living with her parents, Mr and Mrs E.M. Napier in Gulfport. He survived the war.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Tentative
Signature from the Squadron Daily Diary. Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in the #014 position in the portrait.
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He served as Adjutant in 111 Squadron from August 17, 1942 until December 11, 1942 when F/O Farrell took over the job. He moved on to Western Air Command. He had been a British army officer in WWI seeing service with the Black Watch Brigade and had earned the rank of Captain. After that war, he moved to the U.S., settling in Gulfport, Mississippi. He worked as a highway safety counsellor for the State of Mississippi. He joined the RCAF and served as an administrative officer. In July, 1943, he took leave and visited his wife and young daughter, Millicent Ann, in Gulfport. They were living with her parents, Mr and Mrs E.M. Napier in Gulfport. He survived the war.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 3 Tentative
Signature from the Squadron Daily Diary. Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in the #014 position in the portrait.
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Flying Officer (Education) West
He served as Education Officer at Elmendorf until replaced by F/L Springborn on October 20, 1942.
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He served as Education Officer at Elmendorf until replaced by F/L Springborn on October 20, 1942.
That is all I know about him.
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Leading Aircraftman (Orderly Room) "Buck" Wilson
He arrived at 111 Squadron early in the new year, 1942 while they were still at Patricia Bay. He served as the timekeeper and was said, in the Daily Diary, to be demonstrating a "gold-plated smile" when new furniture was supplied that made it possible to do his job more easily. In February, 1942, he transferred to the Orderly Room after training someone else to be timekeeper. There were no more mentions of him in the Diary. I don't know if he transferred out or went with the squadron to Alaska.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 2, Probable
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in the #003 position in the portrait
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He arrived at 111 Squadron early in the new year, 1942 while they were still at Patricia Bay. He served as the timekeeper and was said, in the Daily Diary, to be demonstrating a "gold-plated smile" when new furniture was supplied that made it possible to do his job more easily. In February, 1942, he transferred to the Orderly Room after training someone else to be timekeeper. There were no more mentions of him in the Diary. I don't know if he transferred out or went with the squadron to Alaska.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 2, Probable
Photo extracted from the 1942 Squadron Portrait, Department of National Defence PBG 1657. He is in the #003 position in the portrait
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Aircraftman 2 (Clerk Steno) Wright
He arrived at the squadron on April 22, 1942 from #13 Operational Training School. As far as I can tell, he remained with the squadron until the end of the Aleutian Campaign.
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He arrived at the squadron on April 22, 1942 from #13 Operational Training School. As far as I can tell, he remained with the squadron until the end of the Aleutian Campaign.
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Sergeant (Cook) Arthur Rowland Yoxall
R53121 I am not sure when he came to 111 Squadron but in February, 1943, he was posted from 111 Squadron to 14 Squadron. However, there was no mention of his arrival in the 14 Squadron Daily Diary. I think he was from Apsley, Ontario. He died on April 6, 1988. He was married to Gladys Kimberley and they had two daughters, Velma and Ruth.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Left photo by Max Crandall, and published in Crandall's book "Farm Boy Goes to War", p.45. Right photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.
R53121 I am not sure when he came to 111 Squadron but in February, 1943, he was posted from 111 Squadron to 14 Squadron. However, there was no mention of his arrival in the 14 Squadron Daily Diary. I think he was from Apsley, Ontario. He died on April 6, 1988. He was married to Gladys Kimberley and they had two daughters, Velma and Ruth.
Photo Identification Confidence Level: 1 Confirmed
Left photo by Max Crandall, and published in Crandall's book "Farm Boy Goes to War", p.45. Right photo is from the Collection of 111's Corporal A.C. Killip, courtesy of Karen Abel (her Grandfather was F/L Robert Lynch, Pilot with 111 Squadron at that time) who got them from Levi Ballard, Alaska Military Museum, Fairbanks, AK. My gratitude to both.