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McMath, Matthew, Jr.

Date of birth:
September 7th, 1918 (County Coleraine-Northern Ireland, Great Britain)
Date of death:
1993
Service number:
Can/J.28227
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 35 (Madras Presidency) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
September 25th, 1945
Citation:
“Utmost Fortitude. This officer has completed numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty.”


LG 37281/4753.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded with "FRANCE AND GERMANY" clasp.
Air Crew Europe Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded with overseas service bar.
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947)

Sources

  • - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 21st September 1945, Issue 37281, dated 25th September 1945

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