Oaks joined the Canadian Engineers in 1915. He transferred to the RFC in November, 1917. He was wounded on 1918-08-24 and was posted back to England on Home Establishment. Post-war he was awarded the McKee Trophy in 1927 and became a well-known bush pilot in the Canadian north. He was inducted into the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame in 1974.
Oaks, Harold Anthony 'Doc' (Captain)
Survived 1918-August-24
Birth Date: 1896-November-12
Born: Hespeler, Ontario
Parents: Anthony Ochs & Rosa Mary Glick
Spouse: Bernice Farlinger
Home: Toronto, Ontario
Enlistment: Toronro, Ontario
Enlistment Date: 1915-December-15
Decorations: DFC
Service
RAF
Unit
48 (FR) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)
Base
Rank
Captain
Position
pilot
Service Numbers
500705
Home
Toronto, Ontario
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)