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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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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
No. 2 Flight Training School, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
October 9th, 1940
Pilot's Flying Badge
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
"This officer has led his squadron with great skill. During the combined operations at Dieppe on August 19th, 1942, the squadron destroyed 3 enemy aircraft, probably destroyed 1 and damaged 7 others without loss to themselves. This achievement reflects the greatest credit on this officer's excellent leadership and he has inspired confidence in those under his command. He has personally destroyed 1 enemy "E" boat, and has probably destroyed a Junkers 88 and damaged other enemy ships and aircraft."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Wing Commander
Unit:
Digby Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force
Awarded on:
September 7th, 1943
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
"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
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
"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.

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