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Donald, Thomas Brown (Corporal)

Killed in Action 1942-July-21

Birth Date: 1906 (age 36)

Son of John and Mary Grey Donald; husband of May Donald, of New Westminster, British Columbia.

Husband of May Donald, of New Westminster, British Columbia.

Home: New Westminster, British Columbia

Service
RCAF
Unit
122 Sqn- Squadron
Rank
Corporal
Marshal
Air Chief MarshalA/C/M
Air MarshalA/M
Air Vice MarshalA/V/M
Air CommodoreA/C
Group CaptainG/C
Wing CommanderW/C
Squadron LeaderS/L
Flight LieutenantF/L
Flying OfficerF/O
Pilot OfficerP/O
Warrant Officer 1st ClassWO1
Warrant Officer 2nd ClassWO2
Flight SergeantFS
SergeantSGT
CorporalCPL
Senior AircraftmanSAC
Leading AircraftmanLAC
Aircraftman 1st ClassAC1
Aircraftman 2nd ClassAC2
Position
aero engine mechanic
Service Numbers
R/58159
122 Canadian Squadron, Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Gruman Goose aircraft 917 lost, AC J. McIntosh was also killed. Corporal Donald is buried at Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A.

Canada Source Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Canada Primary Source Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

Home
Google MapNew Westminster, British Columbia
Burial
Google MapAnchorage
Panel 1 Column 5

Goose 917

Corporal Donald, Thomas Brown (RCAF)
aero engine mechanic
Killed in Action
1942-July-21
Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Aircraftman 1st Class McIntosh, John (RCAF)
armourer
Killed in Action
1942-July-21
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Grumman Goose

(RCAF Photo via Mike Kaehler)(Source Harold A Skaarup Web Page)
Grumman Goose Mk. II, RCAF (Serial No. 925), RCAF Station Borden, Ontario, 14 Aug 1940.
The Grumman G-21 Goose is an amphibious flying boat designed by Grumman to serve as an eight-seat "commuter" aircraft for businessmen in the Long Island area. The Goose was Grumman's first monoplane to fly, its first twin-engined aircraft, and its first aircraft to enter commercial airline service. During World War II, the Goose became an effective transport for the US military (including the United States Coast Guard), as well as serving with many other air forces. During hostilities, the Goose took on an increasing number of combat and training roles. it was primarily as a staff transport by the RCAF during the Second World War. Wikipedia and Harold Skaarup web page

YouTube Grumman Goose

Wkikpedia Wikipedia Grumman Goose

General Harold A Skaarup Web Page

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:
RCAF Owned (31) RCAF 400 Squadrons (2) Canadian Crewed (4)
last update: 2021-09-08 20:50:44

Goose Mk. III 917

Manufactured in June 1938, sold to Gillies Aviation 1938. Later sold to RCAF. Taken on charge 26 July 1938. Served with Test and Development Flight at RCAF Station Rockcliffe, in late 1939. Used by No. 12 (Comm) Squadron, RCAF Station Rockcliffe, as VIP transport. Delivered I. MacKenzie, Minister of Defence and A/M B. Bishop from Toronto to Vancouver, leaving on 27 July 1939. Back at Ottawa by 8 August 1939, with Communications Flight. Category C damage on 17 May 1940, when it landed gear up at Toronto Island Airport at night. Passengers included W/C W. Curtis. Used by No. 13 (OT) Squadron, RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC, 1940 to 1942, coded "AN*P". Used by No. 122 (K) Squadron, RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC, 1942. Crashed in mountains near Cape Yakatage, near Yakutat, Alaska on 21 July 1942, while en route Yakutut to Anchorage. Hit trees while flying low under bad weather. Two fatalities, several injuries amongst 5 survivors. Survivors found on 29 July, rescue not completed for several more days. Four Alaskan civilians received cheques from the Canadian government for their assistance in rescuing the survivors. Salvaged for spare parts.

1938-07-26 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1940-May-17 Accident: COMM FLIGHT ROCKCLIFFE Loc: Toronto Ontario Names: Curtis | Miscambell | Whyte
1942-April-19 Accident: 122 (COMPOSITE) Squadron Loc: Sea Island Names: Herriot | Roberts
1942-July-21 Accident: 122 (COMPOSITE) Squadron Loc: Yakataga Alaska Names: Baily | Donald | Gault | Maylor | Mcintosh | Roberts | Silberman
1942-10-23 Struck off Strength Struck off, see comments. 2019-08-20

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