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Name: |
WILLIAMS, Reginald James, DFC |
Nationality: |
Canadian |
Regiment/Service: |
Royal Canadian Air Force |
Rank: |
Pilot Officer |
Service No.: |
J/17821 |
Unit Text: |
No.419 Squadron |
Date of Birth: |
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Date of Death: |
9 October 1995 - Ottawa, Renfrew, ON |
WILLIAMS, P/O Reginald James (J17821) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.419 Squadron - Award effective 4 October 1943 as per London Gazette dated 19 October 1943 and AFRO 2457/43 dated 26 November 1943. Home in Knowlton, Quebec; enlisted in Montreal, 16 May 1941. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 21 August 1941), No.4 BGS (graduated 3 January 1942), No.4 AOS (graduated 22 November 1942) and No.2 ANS (graduated 31 January 1943). NOTE: The length of time between BGS and AOS is puzzling. Award sent by registered mail. Remained in postwar RCAF; awarded CD; retired to Civil Service (Statistics Canada); died in Ottawa 9 October 1995, aged 79.
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This officer has a fine record of achievement as a navigator. He has guided his captain with accuracy to and from many of the major targets in enemy territory. The extreme precision with which he has performed his duties made the safety of his aircraft assured and there is little doubt that his quiet skill and determination have contributed largely to the great success attained by his crew. |
SOURCE: Courage & Service (Second World War Awards to Canadians) by John Blatherwick and Hugh Halliday.
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