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by Temujin
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:16 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?

5) T/Sgt Daniel L. Richards, from Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, USA, flew Spitfires enlisted in RCAF, Squadron Unknown, Trans to USAAF, 355th F/S, 354th F/G, flying Mustangs, shot down by ground fire, Mustang 43-7169, bailed out of aircraft, chute did not open, K.I.A. IMG_9612.jpeg IMG_9613.jpeg
by Temujin
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:10 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?

georgetanksherman wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:17 am

4) T/Sgt Dennis L. Johns, from Jackson, Michigan, USA, flew Spitfires enlisted in RCAF, Squadron Unknown, Trans to USAAF, 353rd F/S, 354th F/G, flying Mustangs, shot down April 8,1944, Mustang 43-12175, P.O.W. [/size]
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by Temujin
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:51 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?

Like to keep you busy George.

I’ll see if I can find more on the other pilots you listed. Not having much luck on RCAF/RAF Squadrons they were with, but seeing what I can find

Cheers
by Temujin
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:40 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Train Schedules
Replies: 1
Views: 93

Re: Train Schedules

Was wondering if anyone knew what the SHIP. No meant on the train schedules Was it the ship the troops were going on? Ive sent a copy of a train schedule. Ship was: Queen Mary E.716 Halifax 28-8-43 https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c5622/2840 This information is from the Directorat...
by Temujin
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?

georgetanksherman wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:17 am

3) T/Sgt John V. Ferguson, from Bayside, New York, USA, flew Spitfires enlisted in RCAF, Squadron Unknown, Trans to USAAF, 356th F/S, 354th F/G, flying Mustangs, No further info known.
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by Temujin
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?

2) T/Sgt William C. Aney, from Buffalo, New York, USA, flew Spitfires enlisted in RCAF, Squadron Unknown, Trans to USAAF, 356th F/S, 354th F/G, flying Mustangs, ran out of gas, ditched, captured, March 22,1944, Mustang 43-12205, P.O.W. IMG_9602.jpeg IMG_9603.jpeg IMG_9604.jpeg IMG_9605.jpeg IMG_960...
by Temujin
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: 5 Pilots, RCAF trans USAAF, What Sqdn ?

1) T/Sgt Victor Dempster Ardis, from Elvira, Ohio, USA, flew Spitfires enlisted in RCAF, Squadron Unknown, Trans to USAAF, 355th F/S, 354th F/G, flying Mustangs, shot down, March 16, 1944, Mustang 43-6451, P.O.W. What I could find on Victor Ardis IMG_9598.jpeg IMG_9599.jpeg IMG_9600.jpeg
by Temujin
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Capt. Harvey Francis Carter, USMC
Replies: 18
Views: 7910

Re: Capt. Harvey Francis Carter, USMC

Did you retrieve after action reports from NARA? I have seen them for sale at paperlessarchives.com but thought I'd ask. Actually I use Fold3.com a lot, and also use the National Archives a lot. As you can see George (post above) is the expert on American’s in Commonwealth Service, and I try to hel...
by Temujin
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: RCAF 412 Sqdn, P/O Hughes & Flt Sgt Gould
Replies: 9
Views: 13151

Re: RCAF 412 Sqdn P/O Hughes Flt Sgt Gould.

What remarkable experiences or heroic actions did P/O Hughes and Flt Sgt Gould encounter during their service in RCAF 412 Squadron? Were they recognized for their contributions or bravery in any notable way? Search here to see if they were awarded and medals https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/m...