Service number:

Can/J. 20110

Nationality:

Canadian

Wilhelm Wilkesman, a German born, moved to Manitoba, Canada in 1930. He joined the RCAF in 1941, trained at No. 7 Initial Training School and No. 7 AOS and graduated in October 1942. He was posted to the UK 1st Nov 1942 and served as a navigator for a full tour of duty, then attached to US forces for SDO duties.
He completed some 60 missions with 101 squadron over German territory and survived the war.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 101 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

May 15th, 1945

Citation:
"For extraordinary achievement during the Normandy campaign while participating in bombing attacks on some of the most heavily defended targets in Germany. Acting Flight Lieutenant Wilkesman has displayed outstanding ability as a Special Duties Operator and Signals Leader. His courage and devotion to duty reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country."

General Order 92 dated 14 November 1944.

• - The London Gazette Publication date:11 May 1945 Issue:37080Page:2530
  - Air Force Association of Canada
  - Christopher R. Bailey