Dehoux, Joseph Laurier (Flight Lieutenant)

Born 1920 in Quebec. Home in Toronto; enlisted there 22 June 1940. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 27 July 1940), No.3 EFTS (graduated 21 October 1940) and No.1 SFTS (graduated 30 January 1941). Commissioned 1942. Killed in Action 2 September 1943 (Hurricane KX698) after attack on lock gates at Hansleert; buried in Holland. 137 Squadron (Do Right Fear Naught). BROTHER to Joseph Fernand Dehoux. Hurricane aircraft KX 698 lost while attacking the Lock Gates at Hansweerl, Holland. Addendum: At time of death he was 23 years old, also note the following - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.137 Squadron - Award effective 30 July 1943 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 358/44 dated 18 February 1944. The citation reads 7 "This officer has participated in many sorties including attacks on enemy airfields, both by day and night, on military installations and shipping. In the course of his activities Flying Officer Dehoux has inflicted damage on nineteen barges, three minesweepers and five locomotives. He has displayed great skill and fighting qualities." Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.