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Anderson, Willard Leslie

Date of birth:
1916 (Southey/Saskatchewan, Canada)
Date of death:
October 27th, 2004
Nationality:
Canadian

Biography

Service number J92447.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pilot Officer
Unit:
No. 434 (Bluenose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
May 5th, 1945
Citation:
"Pilot Officer Anderson is an accurate and determined navigator who has operated against the enemy with consistent success. At all times throughout his tour of operations he has maintained a high standard of skill and cool courage, often in the face of strong enemy opposition. He has consistently displayed a high standard of efficiency, keenness and devotion to duty."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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