Donald, Thomas Brown

Killed in Action 1942-07-21

Birth Date: 1905-November-27

Born:

John & Mary Grey Donald

Home: New Westminster, British Columbia (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RCAF

Unit

122 (MP) Sqn- Squadron

Base

RCAF Stn. Patricia Bay, BC

Rank

Corporal

Position

Corporal

Service Numbers

R/58159

Home
Google MapNew Westminster, British Columbia (parents)
First Burial
Google MapAnchorage, Alaska, Usa
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, USAMemorial at Ottawa Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

www.findagrave.com

Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

This incident involved multiple aircraft:

  1. Goose Mk. III Serial: 917

All the above aircraft in the above list are referenced in this report.

Findagrave.com

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.
60fabd47b396fd5257fb754e_Grumman-Goose--RCAF--Serial-No--925---Camp-Borden--14-Aug-1940.jpeg image not foundThe 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

Wikipedia Wikipedia Grumman Goose

General Harold A Skaarup Web Page

Goose 917

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