Paulson, Manitoba – 12 July 1942

Updated 27 April 2022 with this comment…

Calvin Warren Dahl died April 2, 1943; his death date is incorrectly noted as August 2, 1943.


This is what I wrote last year when Che Lafoy shared what he had.


Original post

From the collection of Lloyd Stanley Lafoy who was a rear gunner with 425, 429 and 426 Squadrons.

This photo part of his collection was taken at No. 7 Bombing and Gunnery School in Paulson, Manitoba.

Lloyd Stanley Lafoy survived the war, and his grandson shared that photo with all the names written on the back.

(1) Bartlett, J.L.A.

(2) Godin, J.J.R.T.

(3) Campbell, D.E.

(4) Procter, C. H.

(5) Arnold, W. H.

(6) Lanegraff, W. E.

(7) Melancon, J. H. J. 

(8) Pearce, G. S.

(9) Taylor, G. A.

(10) Annis, L. D.

(11) McDonald, G. M.

(12) Thompson, L. H.

Centre row

(1) Madof, W. D.

(2) McLeod, R. K.

(3) Dahl, C. W.

(4) Kelly, J. F.

(5) Patten, G. W.

(6) Leone, N.

(7) Castling, D. H.

(8) Johnson, E. W.

(9) Lake, J. W.

(10) Labow, J. I.

Front row

(1) Niven, C. M.

(2) Lafoy, L. S.

(3) Bush, R. H.

(4) Balfour, A. G.

(5) Duncan, D. W.

(6) Lambert, K. A,

(7) Walsh, W. D.

(8) Payne, T. A.

(9) McHay, J. A.

Carrigan

How many have survived?

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R. K. McLeod did not survive.

RK McLeod

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Grave marker – Schoonselhof Cemetery – photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

Sometimes…

I regret to inform you that my uncle Roy K. McLeod was killed in action on the night of May 11-12, 1944. He was listed as MIA for a very long period of time, and final confirmation of his burial place did not occur until 1948, which may explain the discrepancy in your information. Thanks for creating this wonderful website, it helps with my research into his life. I can provide a copy of his logbook upon request.
The Belgians had a wonderful memorial for his crew, including a visit by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster.

Sometimes this is all I need to go back in time.

To be continued…