Fallon, Francis Charles

Service number:: J/29669
Nationality:: Canadian

Biography

Francis Fallon enlisted in London, Ontario on August 4th, 1942. He trained at No.6 ITS (graduated April 17th, 1943), No.1 BGS (graduated July 12, 1943) and No.4 AOS (graduated August 20th, 1943).

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flying Officer
Unit:: No. 405 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:: May 22nd, 1945

Citation:
"Flying Officer Fallon has shown great keenness for operations. He has participated in many sorties as Bomb Aimer, and his outstanding example has helped to maintain a high standard of efficiency amongst the Bomb Aimers on the squadron. Flying Officer Fallon has, at all times, displayed the greatest keenness and determination and his example is most commendable. Flying Officer Fallon has always been eager to engage the enemy and his results are most gratifying."

Published in The LondonGazette dated May 22nd, 1945.
AFRO 1147/45 dated 13 July 1945.

Sources

- Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 18th May 1945, Issue 37088, dated 22nd May 1945
- Air Force Association of Canada