Foderingham, Clifford (Flying Officer)

Born in Toronto, 1921; home there. Clerk. Ex-RCA. Enlisted in Toronto, 18 December 1940. Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 9 June 1941), No.11 EFTS (graduated 27 July 1941), and No.8 SFTS (graduated 14 December 1941). Commissioned September 1943. 156 Squadron (We Light The Way), Pathfinder Force. Flying Officer Foderingham had completed over thirty trips and had begun his second tour of operations when his Lancaster aircraft crashed. Flying Officer Foderingham had been picked up out of the sea on August 18, 1942 suffering from exposure after his 101 Squadron aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter aircraft. Please see Cobbett C.H. for operation detail and casualty list. Addendum: - Distinguished Flying Cross - No:101 Squadron - Award effective 2 November 1942 as per London Gazette dated 6 November 1942 and AFRO 272/43 dated 19 February 1943. The citation reads - "This officer has always displayed outstanding coolness and courage often under very difficult conditions. One night in August, when his aircraft was so severely damaged by night fighters that he had to descend on the sea, it was largely due to his leadership and presence of mind that four members of the crew were rescued. On two other occasions, by his ability and skill, he has brought his damaged aircraft safely to base. Pilot Officer Foderingham has at all times shown great devotion to duty, setting a splendid example to all." Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.