Chadburn, Lloyd Vernon "Chad"
- Date of birth:
- August 21st, 1919 (Montreal/Quebec, Canada)
- Date of death:
- June 13th, 1944 (Normandy, France)
- Buried on:
- Commonwealth War Cemetery Ranville
Plot: V. Row: F. Grave: 2. - Service number:
- J/2976
- Nationality:
- Canadian
Biography
Wing Commander Chadburn died a mid-air collision with another Spitfire. He was one of three RCAF officers who was appointed knight of the French Legion d'Honneur and the only RCAF officer who received the Croix de Guerre avec Palme.
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Pilot's Flying Badge
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Unit:
- No. 2 Flight Training School, Royal Canadian Air Force
- Awarded on:
- October 9th, 1940
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Squadron Leader
- Unit:
- No. 416 (City of Oshawa) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
- Awarded on:
- September 22nd, 1942
- Awarded for:
- Operation Jubilee
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Wing Commander
- Unit:
- Digby Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force
- Awarded on:
- September 7th, 1943
"Wing Commander Chadburn has led formations on very many sorties during which 16 enemy aircraft have been destroyed, 6 of them by this officer. In addition, 3 E boats have been successfully attacked. Wing Commander Chadburn has displayed exceptional -leadership and great skill, while his fine fighting spirit has set a most inspiring example."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Wing Commander
- Unit:
- Fighter Operations, Group HQ, RCAF Overseas, Royal Canadian Air Force
- Awarded on:
- January 14th, 1944
"This officer has displayed outstanding leadership, great tactical skill and courage. Since being awarded the Distinguished Service Order he has led his formations in a large number of sorties during which 23 enemy aircraft have been destroyed and many others damaged; Wing Commander Chadburn shot down 6 of this total himself. Much of the great success achieved can be attributed to'this officer's sterling qualities."
Second DSO received as bar.
Second DSO received as bar.
Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35712/page/4111/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36161/page/3972/data.pdf
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36329/page/284/data.pdf
- Lloyd Vernon Chadburn - The Canadian Virtual War Memorial - Veterans Affairs Canada
- Lloyd Chadburn | 151 Chadburn Squadron RCACS
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