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Lloyd is Born
Lloyd Chadburn was born in Montreal, Quebec but shortly after moved with his family to Oshawa in Ontario. SOURCE -
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Timeline of Lloyd Chadburn
After researching about this Canadian war hero, I realized that he had been a very successful pilot while he was serving in the war. Lloyd had accomplished so much as a pilot, such as, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross, or even getting to be part of the first operation ever of the Royal Canadian Air Force over enemy territory. Also, he had become a dedicated leader and was respected by many people during his life, but even now we will still think of him and remember the many contributions -
Jobs As a Teenager
As a teenager Lloyd Chadburn worked at the Bank of Toronto, and for the Red Rose Tea Company, before he ever thought about going to war. SOURCE
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Lloyd Chadburn Applied to the War
Lloyd Chadburn was turned down by the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Air Force, before he was accepted as a gunner trainee for the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War 2. SOURCE Real date not known -
Lloyd Graduated
He soon graduated from the Number 2 Flight Training School in Ottawa to take on the job as a Pilot Officer. SOURCE -
A Fighter Squadron
At only 21, he was given control of a fighter squadron, (which are detached fighter warships), and he was the youngest pilot that has ever been presented that job. SOURCE
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Distinguised Flying Cross
When Lloyd was only 22 years old he was given the Distinguished Flying Cross (which is a cross that is usually awarded to officers for acts of bravery, courage and showing determination). SOURCE
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Distinguised Service Order
One year later Lloyd was leading many attacks in th war, so for that he received the Distinguished Service Order which is awarded to officers who show distinguised service of the armed forces, during wartime. SOURCE
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Wing Commander
Early in 1944 Lloyd Chadburn was hired as the Wing Commander of Fighter Operations of the Royal Canadian Air Force Overseas Headquarters. SOURCE Real date not known -
Lloyd Had Died
Lloyd Chadburn passed away, when his fighter plane collided with another plane while taking off from a landing strip in Normandy. SOURCE
