Chappell, Edward William

Date of birth:: May 23rd, 1921 (Vancouver/British Columbia, Canada)
Date of death:: June 21st, 1982
Service number:: R58024
Nationality:: Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: No. 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:: October 17th, 1944

Recommendation:
"This Non-Commissioned Officer is a keen and efficient Flight Engineer who has now completed two tours of operations. The fine fighting spirit displayed by Sergeant Chappell, together with his unselfish devotion to duty and dogged determination to complete the most difficult tasks has been an inspiration to all members of the squadron. Strongly recommended for the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal."

Supplement to The London Gazette, dated 17th October 1944
Periodical or non-immediate award

Sources

- Supplement to The London Gazette, dated 17th October 1944
- Air Force Association of Canada