medals
Item
Title
medals
Description
set of 6 medals,belonging to Kenneth G. House, DFC 8th Section, 405 (Pathfinder) Squadron, 425 Squadron including: Distinguished Flying Cross, RCAF Operational Wing and Bar, Pathfinder badge, 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star (France and Germany bar) Defence Medal, Voluntary Service Medal with bar Victory Medal
Identifier
008.046.002
Format
Provenance
Flight Lieutenant Kenneth G. House , DFC served with 425 Squadron where he completed 25 sorties to July 1944 when entire crew was selected for Pathfinder duties.Completed second tour of operations (in total 58 sorties) with 405 Pathfinder Squadron. Served as Intelligence Officer with 426 and 408 Squadrons from Feb. 1945-VE day. Posted to 426 Transport Squadron for duty in transporting troops to and from Karachi, India and served in this capacity from July to December 1945. Awarded RCAF Operational Wing and Bar and Pathfinder Badge. Suffered slight injuries to leg in crash landing.
Abstract
Excellent
Date Created
09-Apr-08