Anderson, Willard Leslie
- Date of birth:
- 1916 (Southey/Saskatchewan, Canada)
- Date of death:
- October 27th, 2004
- Nationality:
- Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)
Biography
Service number J92447.
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Pilot Officer
- Unit:
- No. 434 (Bluenose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
- Awarded on:
- May 5th, 1945
"Pilot Officer Anderson is an accurate and determined navigator who has operated against the enemy with consistent success. At all times throughout his tour of operations he has maintained a high standard of skill and cool courage, often in the face of strong enemy opposition. He has consistently displayed a high standard of efficiency, keenness and devotion to duty."
Sources
- - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 37187 published on the 17 July 1945
- Air Force Association of Canada
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