wrote on January 26, 2016
Pilot Officer Pilot W G Phillips, DFC - 405 and 408 RCAF Squadrons Geoffrey, Christopher and Devon Phillips announced the death of their father Wallace George Phillips Age 98 Ste. Anne’s Veterans Hospital. Jan 5, 2016. 408 Goose Squadron Association Honours and Awards - Personnel 1941 - 1947. Distinguished Flying Cross – PHILLIPS, P/O Wallace George (J19005) 408 RCAF Squadron. Award effective 19 May 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1296/44 dated June 16, 1944.
Citation:
“This officer has completed a notable tour of operations during which he has attacked the German capital on ten occasions. He has at all times displayed exceptional ability and has set a fine example of courage and resolution.”
Pilot Officer Air Gunner G B Laperierre, DFC unable to complete his tour with the Phillips crew due to illness. Bomber Command Losses 1944, Volume 5, Operation Cambrai, Aircraft crashed at Seranvillers–Forenville (Nord). Evaded Capture, Most experienced crew member with 30 Operations.
January 26, 2016