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WWII Memorial Cross Group of Five, 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal; CVSM with Overseas bar; 1939-45 War Medal; Memorial Cross, George V, (engraved:SGT. W.R. DONALDSON R-78064). Swing mounted on pin bar.

Flight Sergeant, Wireless Operator, Air Gunner William Robert Donaldson from Lakeview, Ontario died on 8th February 1942 at age 21. He was in #120 Operational Training Unit and his Wellington aircraft was carrying flares, ammunition, camera and practise bombs when it flew into the ground one mile north east of Wardington, England.