The son of Burwell and Ettie Oldershaw of 186 Thames St., Chatham, ON. Donald enlisted at Number 9. RCAF Recruiting Centre, London ON. in July of 1942. CDN 5/06/42.

Trained in Canada for fourteen months in Navigation. Posted for overseas duty in 1943 and completed his tour of operations over Germany and West Front targets. Promoted to the rank of Flying Officer. Won the D.F.C.

The CDN 7/02/45 reported that F/O Oldershaw, F/O Navigator had completed his tour of operations over enemy territory was slated to return home. 

The CDN 5/03/45 reported that F/O. Oldershaw had completed his tour and was returning home.

Date of Discharge: April 7th, 1945

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	Distinguished Flying Cross
Sources	CFF-FD44, KCFA, IODE(P), CCI-RH, LM-LP, IODE-IS, CDN (17/02/45, 11/11/10.)

Age	born 1914
Birthplace	Chatham
Religion	Anglican
When Enlisted	May 27th 1942
Next of Kin	Ettie Oldershaw (Mother)

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