Allan, James Llewellyn (Flying Officer)

Killed in Action 1944-November-05

Flying Officer James Llewellyn Allan RCAF

Birth Date: 1921-September-08

Born: Valparaiso, Saskatchewan

Parents: Son of William James Allan and Edna Winefred Allan, of Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Spouse:

Home: Tisdale, Saskatchewan

Enlistment: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Enlistment Date: 1941-August-13

Distinguished Flying Cross

Service

RCAF

Unit

198 Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Igni Renatus We are reborn by fire

Base

RAF Fairwood Common

Rank

Flying Officer

Position

Pilot

Service Numbers

J/19586
Prev: R/115920

Home
Google MapTisdale, Saskatchewan
Final Burial
Google MapSchoonselhof Cemetery
III E 19

Born in Valparaiso, Saskatchewan, 1921; home in Tisdale, Saskatchewan; teacher in civilian life. Enlisted in Saskatoon, 13 August 1941. Trained at No 7 ITS (graduated 28 March 1942), No 2 EFTS (graduated 20 June 1942) and No 1 SFTS (graduated 9 October 1942). Killed in Action 3 November 1944 and buried in Belgium.

198 Squadron (Igini Renatus). Typhoon IB aircraft MN 702 lost over South Beveland, Holland while attacking Walchern Island.

Distinguished Flying Cross - No.198 Squadron - Award effective 8 December 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 293/45 dated 16 February 1945. Medal presented to next-of-kin February 1946. The citation reads "Flying Officer Allan has taken part in numerous attacks on enemy road and rail transport, tanks, radio installations and gun positions. He has led his section with great skill and courage, qualities which have contributed materially to the successes obtained. He has set a fine example to all." Detail provided by H Halliday, Orleans, ON

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