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Distinguished Flying Medal, London Gazette 10 September 1943, "Flight Sergeant Craig has completed numerous night bombing sorties against targets in enemy territory. These have included Berlin and Turn and other dangerous and distant objectives. During all these missions he has proved himself to be a most conscientious and efficient air gunner, and his constant watchfulness has on more than one occasion enabled his captain to evade night fighters". <P>
1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45. 'Posthumously awarded RCAF Operational Wings in recognition of gallant service in action against the enemy, the 6 September 1946.
Digital gallery of Pilot Officer Walter David Craig
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Newspaper Clipping
From the Ottawa Citizen. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
From the Ottawa Citizen. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
From the Ottawa Citizen. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Memorial
Pilot Officer Walter David Craig is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Memorial
Pilot Officer Walter David Craig is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Memorial
Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Walter David Craig
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Walter David Craig
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Walter David Craig
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Walter David Craig
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Walter David Craig
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Walter David Craig
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Walter David Craig
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Walter David Craig
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Walter David Craig
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 149 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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