Hunter, Ralph Harvey (Flight Lieutenant)

28 Squadron (Quicquid Agas Age). Hurricane IIC aircraft KZ 670 failed to return from a trip to Myotha,Burma . His last reported position was 21.52N.95.31E .

HUNTER, Flight Lieutenant Ralph Harvey (113178) - Distinguished Flying Cross -No.28 Squadron (deceased) - Award effective 18 May 1945 as per London Gazette dated 4 June 1946 and AFRO 781/46 dated 9 August 1946. Home in Edmonton, Alberta; enlisted there l7 October 1939. Trained at No.5 ITS (graduated 13 February 1942), No.13 EFTS (graduated 24 April 1942), and No.2 SFTS (graduated 28 August 1942), Killed 19 February 1945 in Hurricane KZ670; widow in Alberta; name on Singapore Memorial. Presented to widow by Governor-General, Ottawa, 17 April 1947. The citation reads - "Throughout a large number of operational sorties this officer has shown outstanding ability, determination and brilliant leadership. The majority of his sorties have been flown in monsoon weather. Nevertheless he has achieved excellent results. He has brought back detailed and accurate information about enemy movements. Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.