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Rainville, Guy Henri

Date of birth:
1913 (Montreal/Quebec, Canada)
Service number:
R55373/J15751
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

29 June 1940: Enlisted in Montreal.
1940: Trained at No.1 ITS, No.2 WS, and No.2 BGS.
?: Later served in No.425 Squadron.
14 November 1944: Shot down and taken prisoner, while with No.432 Squadron.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 419 (Moose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
September 22nd, 1942
"This airman is employed as an air gunner. He has at all times displayed exemplary qualities and his work had been completed in an assuming yet forceful manner. By his skill and teamwork he has played a good part in the success of the crews with whom he has flown. He has participated in attacks on dockyard installations and industrial targets both in Germany and German occupied territory. His courage and tenacity have been noteworthy. Flight Sergeant Rainville has completed 38 sorties against the enemy, 31 of which were with this squadron. His cool and cooperative execution of his duties while on operations has played a great part in the successes of the crews with which he has flown. His ability, courage, tenacity and coolness qualify him for official recognition."

Invested with award by King George, 18 May 1943
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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