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Letter to L W McCron
The letter from the RCAF was trying to determine if he was a dependant of Sam's since his widow was claiming his war service gratuity.
Letter to the Chief Postals Officer
The letter from RCAF Toronto refers to an enquiry from Sam McCron's widow. She had written to RCAF Toronto to find out the circumstances of her husband's death and what had happened to mail she had sent to her husband.
Letter from Sam McCron's Widow
The letter to the Estates Branch of National Defence complains that her husband's bank account is for Army not Air Force and she would like it sorted.
Letter from Sam McCron's Widow
The letter to the Estates Branch at National Defence asks for her husband's personal effects. She asks for his clothing, in particular.
Letter from Sam McCron's Widow
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The letter to the Estates Branch of National Defence complains of items missing from Sam's personal effects - a watch, pen and pencil set and a bicycle. She expected the bicycle to be sold and the money forwarded to her.
Airman R171393
A head and shoulders portrait of an unidentified airman.
GC Morris
A head and shoulders portrait of the gunner GC Morris R/278665 who died when Wellington LN167 crashed.
Airman R215280
A head and shoulders portrait of an unidentified airman, R215280.
Sam McCron
Two head and shoulders portraits of Sam in uniform. In the second he has sergeant's stripes and a RCAF wireless operator/air gunner brevet.
Sam McCron's Record of Service
Sam's record of service.
Sam McCron's Record of Service
A record of Sam's service in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Sam McCron's Dependent's Allowance
A form with details of Sam's dependents, his wife and son.
Sam McCron's Medical Officer's Report on Ceased Training Cases
A report stating that Sam is not suitable for Pilot, Navigator or Bomber.
Sam McCron's Personal Record
Sam's exam results and employment history plus an assessment of his health and airforce potential.
Sam McCron's Report on Pupil Pilot - Flying and Ground Training
Sam's training results. Not suitable for pilot, navigator or bomber. Remustered as wireless operator / air gunner.
Airman's/Airwoman's Record Sheet
RAF Form 1580 for Sam McCron
Particulars of Family of an Officer or Other Rank of the Canadian Army or RCAF (On active service)
Sam McCron's family details.
RCAF Attestation Paper
Sam's attestation paper on joining the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Letter to Sam McCron's Widow
The letter is from the Estates Branch of the Department of National Defence. It asks for information about Sam. Part of the form is attached.
Letter from Sam McCron's Widow
She writes to the Estates Branch of National Defence asking about money in her husband's account and asks if he had insurance.
Letter to Sam McCron's Wife
The letter informs Sam's wife that Sam has died in an accident.
Aircrew and newspaper articles
Top left - newspaper cutting (London Gazette) with citation for Pilot Officer Baker and Warrant Officer Meek.
Top right - newspaper cutting - Lancaster lands on bomb door. Account of badly damage Lancaster with wounded crew returning from operation…
Top right - newspaper cutting - Lancaster lands on bomb door. Account of badly damage Lancaster with wounded crew returning from operation…
Charles Dupueis Attestation Paper
Charle's RCAF service paper.
My POW Days - Postscript
Reg starts with a page about the Caterpillar Club then describes his life after the war. Over the years he had many reunions and he undertook research regarding the four crew members who died the night they were shot down. In 2001 he and 90 or so…
Air Gunner
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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