Kropf, Lorne Edward (Pilot Officer)

Evader 1942-September-17

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Birth Date: unkown date

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Home: Kitchener, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Decorations: DFC

Distinguished Service Cross

Service

RCAF

Unit

405 (B) Sqn- Squadron
Ducimus We Lead

Base

Topcliffe

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

Service Numbers

J/7931

Target
Google MapEssen Germany

Pilot Officer LE Kropf (RCAF) survived and evaded capture. With help from various resistance groups, Pilot Officer Kropf returned to England through Gibralter and then back to Canada, where he tried unsuccessfully to qualify for pilot training. He returned to England and a completed a second tour of operations with 423 Cougar Squadron, during which he was awarded his DFC

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