Horne, Alexander Manson (Warrant Officer 2)

49 Squadron (Cave Canem). Lancaster aircraft ED 431 failed to return from a night operation over enemy territory, presumed enemy action. Six members of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. addendum 2: See page 336. WO. Home was 34 years old at time of death, not 21. Six RAF members of the crew, Sgt.s F.H.L."¢ Vine, J.M. Thom D.F.M., D.G. Fairlie, D.S. Bratt, FS.s J.H. Prior, and K. Bolton were also killed. 1-1ORNE, FS Alexander Manson (R76770) - Distinguished Flying Medal - No.49 Squadron - Award effective 13 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 18 May 1943 and AFRO 1078/43 dated 11 June 1943. Born in 1909; home in Edmonton. Enlisted in Edmonton, 22 November 1940. Trained at No.8 BGS (graduated 19 May 1941) and No.2 WS (graduated 20 July 1941). The citation reads - "Flight Sergeant Home, as air gunner, participated in the "1,000 bomber raid" on Cologne, and since has attacked most of the most important targets in Germany and Italy. He took part in the daylight raid on Milan with great success, all his bombs scoring hits on the target. Recently, in March 1943, this airman flew in a very successful attack on Berlin. It is largely through his coolness and skill as a bomb aimer that his crew have achieved so much success. At all times Flight Sergeant Horne has displayed courage and determination of the highest order. Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario