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Medals and Awards

The Distinguished Flying Cross

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LE GEAR, F/L Victor Henry John (J23040) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.439 Squadron - Award effective 6 July 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1453/45 dated 14 September 1945. Home in Barrie, Ontario; enlisted in Toronto, 18 October 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 20 February 1941), No.10 EFTS (graduated 22 April 1941) and No.9 SFTS (graduated 15 July 1941).

Flight Lieutenant Le Gear has completed a very large number of sorties involving attacks on German industrial centres and other targets such as bridges, gun sites, locomotives and mechanical transport. On numerous occasions he has led his squadron, and the consistently good results obtained have been due in no small measure to this officer's competence and leadership. He has inflicted much damage on the enemy and his coolness and courage have been an inspiration to other members of his squadron.

Acknowledgement

The information contained in this segment is provided by The Air Force Association of Canada and Hugh A. Halliday who is the author of the RCAF Personnel - Honours & Awards - 1939-1949 which can be found on the Air Force Association of Canada Website. Used with permission and sincere gratitude.

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