Description: WW2 Memorial Cross to Royal Canadian Air Force, from Mission, British Columbia WW2 Memorial Cross to Royal Canadian Air ForceCanadian Memorial Cross, G.VI.R.F.O. W.A. WHITE J-5096. Flying Officer William Alfred White was born on 21 June 1914 at Vancouver, B.C. and his family resided at Stave Falls, B.C. he was employed as a teacher and P.E. Instructor for the Mission School Board when he enlisted in 1940. He was an Observer in 221 Squadron and reported missing on 9th May 1942 whilst on a special duties flight to North Africa which failed to return and all personnel were presumed dead later. He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.No. 221 Squadron was part of Coastal Command. It flew Vickers Wellingtons on reconnaissance and anti-submarine patrols in the Atlantic, first out of England, then Northern Ireland and later Iceland. The squadron relocated to the Middle East in January 1942 and operated in the Mediterranean for the rest of the war, disbanding at Idku, Egypt on 21 August 1945.Will be shipped with Tracking.All items are unconditionally guaranteed as to authenticity. Any item may be returned for a refund if found to be incorrectly described. We are members of The Orders & Medals Research Society, (OMRS), The Orders & Medals Society of America (OMSA), The Military Collectors Club of Canada (MCC of C) & The Canadian Society of Medals & Military Insignia (CSMMI).We can combine items to save on shipping costs if you add to basket and send an invoice request before paying. See our other listings.
Price: 600 CAD
Location: Calgary, Alberta
End Time: 2024-12-24T22:28:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20.8 CAD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Country: Canada
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
