The son of Mr. and Mrs William D. Frank of West Lorne, ON.  Prior to the war Bill was employed at the Libby, McNeil and Libby plant in Chatham, ON.

The IODE page indicates his rank was Flying Officer but only his NCO service number is recorded. He trained at Camp Bordon and was posted overseas to an RAF squadron as a Navigator flying 13 missions. Have requested his J number if known.

The CDN 17/04/44(P) reported that PO M. W. Frank was serving with the RCAF overseas.The IODE page indicates his rank was Flying Officer J38714 but only his NCO service number is recorded. He trained at Camp Bordon and was posted overseas to an RAF squadron as a Navigator, flying 13 missions.

The CDN 1/11/44 reported that M. W. ‘Bill’ Frank had been promoted to the rank of Flying Officer.

Served in Canada four years. Went overseas and spent nine months in England. Promoted to the rank of Flying Officer. Was awarded the C.V.S.M. with Clasp.

Discharged March 1945.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	C.V.S.M. with Clasp
Sources	IODE, Daniel Frank, Frank Dutil (em 23/01/18)

Birthplace	West Lorne, Ontario
Religion	United Church
When Enlisted	September 1940
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. William Frank

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