Allan Benjamin Angus

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ANGUS, F/O Allan Benjamin (40281) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.85 Sq.
Awarded as per London Gazette dated 31 May 1940.
Specifically listed in AFRO 1292/41 dated 7 November 1941 as a
Canadian in the RAF who had been decorated as of that date.

This officer has shown great determination in taking every opportunity of engaging the enemy and pressing home his attacks. He took part in an inconclus­ive attack on a Junkers 88 which resulted in serious damage to the enemy aircraft. His own aircraft was hit and as a result he had to fore land in Belgium. Acting on his own initiative he rejoined the squadron in a few hours. In May, while on patrol, he intercepted and shot down in flames a Heinkel 111, and on the same patrol took part in shooting down a second enemy aircraft of the same type with Flying Officer [W.G.] David.

NOTE: Public Records Office Air 2/6075 has recommendation dated 13 May 1940 which differs only in minor detail; it cleared G/C P.F. Fullard (Commanding Officer, 14 Group) on 13 May and cleared A/V/M C.H.B. Blount (Commanding Air Component) on 16 May 1940.

This officer has shown great determination in taking every opportunity of engaging the enemy and pressing home his attacks. He took part in an inconclusive attack on a Junkers 88 on the 10th May which resulted in serious damage to the enemy aircraft. His own aircraft was hit and as a result he had to fore land in Belgium. Acting on his own initiative he rejoined the squadron in a few hours. On 12th May, while on patrol, he intercepted and shot down in flames a Heinkel 111, and on the same patrol took part in shooting down a second enemy aircraft of the same type with Flying Officer David of No.87 Squadron.

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First C.A.S.F. Casualty List Names One Killed, 3 Missing

Ottawa, June 21, 1940 - (CP) - First casualty list of the Canadian Active Service Force overseas was issued tonight by the National Defense Department and showed Sergeant Donald George Hutt, taken on strength at Ottawa, as dead.
Three others were reported as missing and believed prisoners of war. They were Private Robert John Creighton, taken on strength at Madoc, Ont.; Private Gerald William Leveridge, taken on strength at Trenton, Ont., and Pte. Frank E. Swindall, 1st Supply Column, R.C.A.S.C., of London, Ont.
Today, his wife, Mrs. Ina Helen Swindall, received the following telegram from the National Defense Department:
"Regret inform you Pte. Frank Ernest Swindall officially reported admitted to hospital in France, June 15. Now reported missing, presumed prisoner of war, June 20. Further details following when received." Pte. Swindall is a son of Mrs. E. J. Swindall, Brookside Street.
Only the four names were contaned in the casualty list. At the Defense Department it was said the casualties occurred in France. Sergeant Hutt was killed in a motorcycle accident Creighton also was injured in a motorcycle accident and placed in a French hospital which later was taken over by the Germans. No details were available on Leveridge.

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Victories listed in Directorate of History Combat Cards were as follows:

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ANGUS. ALLAN BENJAMIN F/O(P) 40281 • Royal Air Force. From McCreary, Manitoba. Killed In Action May. 17, 1940 age 22. #85 Squadron (Noctu Dique Venamur). Hurricane aircraft was shot down near Dunkirk, France. F/O. Angus was one of the first Canadian aces of WWII., he was credited with destroying five enemy aircraft. EXTRACT FROM LONDON GAZETTE DATED 31 May 1940. THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following award in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations: Distinguished Flying Cross - Flying Officer Allan Benjamin ANGUS (40281) RAF Air Component. This officer has shown great determination in taking every opportunity of engaging the enemy and pressing home his attacks. He took part in an inconclusive attack on a Junkers 88, which resulted in serious damage to the enemy aircraft. His own aircraft was hit and as a result he had to force land in Belgium. Acting on his own initiative he rejoined his squadron in a few hours. In May, while on patrol, he intercepted and shot down in flames a Heinkell III, and on the same patrol, took part in shooting down a second enemy aircraft. Flying Officer Pilot Angus is buried in the Communal Cemetery. Fretin, Nord, France.

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