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Squadron Leader John Alan Anderson

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Military service

Age: 41
Rank: Squadron Leader
Force: Air Force
Unit/Regiment: Royal Canadian Air Force
Division: 404 Maritime Patrol Squadron
Birth: May 1, 1923 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Enlistment: April 16, 1943 Winnipeg
Death: March 23, 1965
Additional information

Son of Dr. Robert Brodie Anderson and Margaret Ness Anderson of West Kildonan, Manitoba. Husband of Marjorie, father of Brian and Blair.

Brother of Squadron Leader William Brodie Anderson, who died during service with the Royal Canadian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman Robert N. Anderson, who also served with the Royal Canadian Air Force, and Patricia.

Additional citations

Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Flying Cross, Canadian Forces Decoration, 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Croix de Guerre (France)

 

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