Haddlesey, Ernest Francis George

Date of birth:: July 19th, 1922
Date of death:: May 24th, 1989
Service number:: J85157
Nationality:: Canadian

Biography

Ernest 'Tim' Hadlesey was shot down during the Second World War, wounded and spent 8 months in a German POW camp.
Ernest became the father of 7 children.

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Pilot Officer
Unit:: No. 467 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force
Awarded on:: November 13th, 1943

Citation:
"One night in November 1943, this officer was the mid-upper gunner of an aircraft which attacked Dusseldorf. Soon after the bombs had been released, the aircraft was engaged by a fighter. An accurate burst of machine gun fire from the enemy hit the bomber and caused much damage. Although he was struck in the shoulder by three bullets, Pilot Officer Haddlesey opened fire with good effect, driving off the enemy aircraft which fell away with its engines and fuselage on fire. Despite the severity of his injuries and the loss of blood, this gallant gunner remained at his guns until his aircraft had neared the English coast. He displayed courage, skill and fortitude of a high order."

Pilot's Flying Badge

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

Photo 1: Cynthia Haddlesey
Photo 2: Cynthia Haddlesey
- The Canadian Experience of the Great War: A Guide to Memoirs - Brian Douglas Tennyson
- flightglobal.com 1944
- Familie
- https://www.rcafassociation.ca/