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This photo of the
Sherlock twins with their mother was taken April 1944 while the twins were
home on leave, according to Shirley
Ross, who submitted the photo
8 Dec 2003, and discovered the following on
airforce.ca on 17 Dec
2003
[Compiler's Comment: airforce.ca text below has
been edited. See airforce.ca
for the unedited version]
SHERLOCK, F/O Allan Arthur Distinguished Flying Cross
424
Squadron Award: 11 Apr 1944.
Born 1915 in St. Williams, Ontario; home in Simcoe, Ontario. Served four years with Norfolk Regiment.
Commissioned 1942.
"...completed... many successful operations
against the enemy in which [he] displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty."
SHERLOCK,
F/L Allan Arthur, DFC
Bar to Distinguished Flying
Cross
427 Squadron Award: 6 Jan 1945.
First tour was 10 Jul 1943 to 5 Oct 1943. Second tour was 18 Aug to 14 Oct 1944.
This
officer has completed an outstanding operational tour. Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross he has completed
many sorties against major targets in Germany and enemy occupied
territory. He has proved himself a fine pilot and an enthusiastic and resourceful captain of
aircraft. Flight Lieutenant Sherlock's determination, coolness and fearlessness in the face of danger
have set an excellent example to his crew.
The 20 Oct 1944 comments of his Commanding Officer, W/C J.B. Millward: Flight
Lieutenant Sherlock's keenness and ability appear to increase with each
operation. He is an
outstanding captain of aircraft.
SHERLOCK,
F/O Eric Thomas Distinguished Flying Cross
424
Squadron - Award: 11 Apr 1944.
Born 1915 in St.William[s], Ontario; home in Simcoe, Ontario. Twin brother of Allan Sherlock; see Press Release 7281 of Nov
1947.
"...completed... many successful operations
against the enemy in which [he] displayed high skill, fortitude and
devotion to duty."
SHERLOCK,
F/L Eric Thomas, DFC
Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross
427 Squadron Award: 6 Jan 1945.
First tour was ops
from 5 Jun to 4 Oct 1943. Second
tour was 18 Aug to
16 Oct 1944.
Since
the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross Flight Lieutenant Sherlock has
completed many more successful sorties against targets in Germany and
enemy occupied territory. His
work has been of an excellent standard and his ability to make instant
decisions in emergencies together with his skilful pilotage and cool
judgement have been an inspiration to his crew. He has displayed fine qualities of skill and
leadership. His courage and devotion to duty are worthy of high praise.
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