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George, here is another who fits the criteria of American citizen who served with 78 Squadron and sadly paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we enjoy today: R139127 William Stanley RAUSCH RCAF born in West Pittson, Pennsylvania and declared as a US citizen on enlistment. KIA 24/10/1942 buried at...

George,

no problem, if I find any more I'll be sure to let you know so you can add them to your records. As you say there will be more out there, the challenge will be to find them.

Regards

Daz

Thank you both for your comments. Its certainly been an interesting one and it has given me reason to look at others who may have come from America into the RCAF and then onto 78 Squadron. The Squadron had a wide range of nationalities, so far I have identified, a Brazilian, two Belgiums, several Ir...

Thanks for this but according to his RCAF attestation paperwork he declared himself as being born in Kent, England, holding Australian citizenship and residing in Ohio. His father was born in Brisbane, Australia and his mother was born in Dumbarton, Scotland. He states that both his parents are Aust...

George, Many thanks for posting, from my research the Americans aboard these flights are: MZ577 was 1ST LT Cameron Oliver EVANS USAAF who is buried in Epinal US Military Cemetery. HX241 was Flt Harry McCormick HUDSON RCAF LW320 was 1ST LT Laughlin McIver KELLY USAAF - this was on the night of the 20...

Here is a better image of Sidney Peterson from my collection.

Daz

Many thanks for this, much appreciated. Interestingly Gourley was not 78 Squadron but was 76 Squadron. Halifax Mk I L9529 was lost on ops to La Palace and was shot down by fighters; four of the crew were killed and 3 taken POW. John Erricker who is mentioned in one of the articles was a wonderful ma...

Greetings, I am looking for some assistance in identifying some of the 400 or so Canadians who served as part of 78 Squadron. Any further detail, photos or information would be greatly appreciated. Here are the first ones: R204598 FSGT W AGNEW. NAVIGATOR R186102 FSGT H T ALSOP. WOP R220991 SGT R F A...

Hi,

yes I have them thanks, I first obtained a copy by going to Kew and photocopying them before they were available to download, I have now downloaded them and a few other Squadrons to.

Regards

Daz

Hello, I've just found your great website and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Daz and I am currently researching the operational history of 78 Squadron, 4 Group, Bomber Command and would love to hear from anyone who has any information, photos, documents relating to the Squadron during ...