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Archambault, Robert Francis

Date of birth:
1917 (Ottawa/Ontario, Canada)
Service number:
J11286
Nationality:
Canadian

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 425 (Alouette) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
June 5th, 1945
Citation:
"Flight Lieutenant Archambault has completed many sorties against such targets as Duisburg, Cologne and Dusseldorf. On one occasion in January 1945 he was detailed to attack Chemnitz. On the outward flight some important equipment became unserviceable. Later trouble was experienced with the port outer engine. Undeterred, this officer proceeded to the target which was successfully bombed despite intense enemy activity. He has at all times displayed the utmost determination and devotion to duty."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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