TUCKER, F/O McDonald Charles (J17744) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.434 Squadron - Award effective 11 April 1944 as per London Gazette dated 21 April 1944 and AFRO 1075/44 dated 19 May 1944. Born 1917 in Oshawa; home in West Mount or Lakeview, Ontario; enlisted Toronto, 11 December 1940. Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 16 May 1941), No.11 EFTS (graduated 3 July 1941), No.14 SFTS (ceased training 19 July 1941), No.4 AOS (graduated 22 December 1941), No.4 BGS (graduated 31 January 1942) and No.2 ANS (graduated 2 March 1942). Commissioned 1943. Award presented 17 June 1945.  No citation other than "...completed...many successful operations against the enemy in which [he has] displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty."

SOURCE: Air Force Association of Canada website.

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