Anderson, Albert Erik

Date of birth:: 1920 (Allenby/Ontario, Canada)
Date of death:: 1971 (Chilliwack/British Columbia, Canada)
Nationality:: Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

Service number J/10784.

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 31 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: November 6th, 1945

Citation:
"As pilot and captain of aircraft this officer has taken part in a large number of operational sorties, many of which have been completed in the face of enemy ground fire. These operations include Imphal, Tiddim and the first Chindit operation. Flight Lieutenant Anderson has accomplished excellent work in supply dropping missions and he has at all time set an inspiring example by his leadership, courage and determination."

Sources

- Third Suplement to The London Gazette Issue 37337 published on the 2 November 1945
- Air Force Association of Canada
- Tribal Pages