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| Ash, William Franklin "Bill" Married to Ranjana Sidhanta Ash, freelance lecturer and writer of South Asian literatures. |
1917 Dallas, Texas - 03.2005 still alive London, UK |
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Education: University of Texas, Austin
Published: The lotus in the sky (1961); Choice of arms (1962); The longest way round (1963); Marxism and moral concepts (1964); Ride a paper tiger (1968; mystery story); Take-off (1969); Pickaxe and rifle (1974; on Albania); Moral and politics : the ethics of revolution (1977); A red square : the autobiography of an unconventional revolutionary (1978; autobiography, including wartime); Incorporated : a novel (1980); Under the wire (2005; with Brendan Foley; wartime memoirs) |
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| Brown, Kenneth William "Ken" Married (1944) Beryl Blackband; four sons, one daughter. speech transcript |
20.08.1920 Moose Jaw, Sask. - 23.12.2002 British Columbia |
Brown was in the third wave of five aircraft that attacked the Mohne, Eder and Sorpe Dams in the heart of industrial Germany on the night of 16th/17th May 1943. One of only two aircraft to successfully attack the Sorpe Brown received the coveted Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. |
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| Campbell, Donald Ralph Son of the late Fred and Pearl Campbell of Foxboro, Ontario, beloved husband of Ruth, daughter of the late William and Mabel Heron of Brooklin, Ontario. Father of Hugh (Darla) Stoney Creek, Catherine (Hugh) Wakefield, PQ, Elizabeth (Don Mitchell) Brooklin, and stepfather of Patricia Peterson (Eric), of Don Mitchell, and of Carolyn Hall (Robert) Port Perry. Grandfather of Ian, Robert, Brian, Julia, Christopher, Laura, Eric, Carrie, Shelley, Rachel, and Rebecca. Great grandfather of Eliot and Victoria. Predeceased by first wife, Joy, in 1975. |
14.11.1918 on the family farm at Foxboro - 13.03.2008 |
** Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has participated in numerous attacks against the enemy including the airborne operations against Arnhem. In March, 1945, he took part in an airborne mission east of the Rhine. When setting course over 'base the port inner engine failed. Although the airspeed was affected. Flight Lieutenant Campbell continued his mission and by skilful flying, maintained height and eventually released his glider at the correct landing zone with the minimum loss of time. His consistent good work together with his keenness and determination has set a fine example to all. |
Education: Stirling High School (-1937); MA, LLD,
DCL, D Sc, F.A.I.C, FCAES
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| Lowe, Allister Duncan Ross Residence: Calgary, Alb. |
1915 Springhill, NS - |
* Squadron Leader Lowe is a capable and confident captain whose determination to complete his sorties successfully has been a feature of his tour. In his capacity of Flight Commander he has maintained an exceptionally high standard in every branch of activity. His 27 sorties have been over a wide variety of targets, including some of the most heavily defended in Germany. For his splendid qualities of leadership, loyalty and an inspiring example to those in his flight, this officer is recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. |
Education: two years at University of Alberta Field engineer.
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| Mason, Earl Wallace "Tootie" Son of Nathan and Agnes Mason, of Hanley, Saskatchewan, Canada. |
19.04.1917 Pitt, Minn., USA - 15.09.1941 (KIA) [age 24] [Brookwood Military Cemetery, 25.B.4] |
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| McNaughton, Ian George Armour Son of General Andrew George Latta McNaughton and Mrs. Mabel Clara Stuart McNaughton (née Weir), of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. |
1920 ? Ottawa, Ont. - 23.06.1942 KIA near Emden [Sage War Cemetery, Oldenburg, Germany, grave 1.F.4] |
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| Rath, Henry Eric Husband of Lillian Edna Rath, of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. |
1921 ? - 20.04.1942 [age 21] [Saint Andrew Churchyard Cranwell, Lincolnshire] |
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| Russel, Blair Dalzell "Dal" The Gazette obituary Telegraph obituary Aces of WW2 |
09.12.1916 Toronto, Ont. - 20.11.2007 Knowlton, Que. |
** Flying Officer Russell has personally destroyed five enemy aircraft and has assisted in the destruction of a sixth. He has shown great keenness to attack the enemy. |
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| Smith, Owen Albert Son of James Albert and Anne Jane Rebecah Smith, of Elmvale, Ontario, Canada. |
1920 ? - 23.03.1943 (KIA) [age 23] [Runnymede War Memorial, Surrey, panel 174] |
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| Stephens, Doug |
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Education: studied art in the UK (post-war); Art
Centre School, Los Angeles (graduated as illustrator)
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| Wheeler, Arthur Brian Son of Arthur Leslie and Dorothy Maud Wheeler, of Marton, Wellington, New Zealand. Husband of Evelyn Margaret (Peggie) Wheeler, of Marton. |
11.02.1916 Feilding, New Zealand - 15.02.1944 (KIA) [age 28] [Cherbourg Old Communal Cemetery, France, 6.G.3] |
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