Davis, John Terence Joseph (Squadron Leader)

Born in Westmount, Quebec, 1921; home in Como, Quebec. Enlisted in Trenton, Ontario, 2 November 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 23 May 1940), Moncton Flying Club (17 July 1940) and No.1 SFTS (graduated 18 September 1940). 119 Squadron. Squadron Leader Davis and Flying Officer J.E. Lundy were both killed in Albacore BF-730 dive bombing an enemy convoy in the North Sea off Le Treport, France. Addendum: - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.415 Squadron - Award effective 12 May 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1186/44 dated 2 June 1944. The citation reads - "As pilot and observer respectively these officers have completed many sorties involving attacks on enemy shipping. They have at all times displayed praiseworthy skill and have invariably pressed home their attacks with great determination, often in the face of heavy opposing fire. They have set an example to all." Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.