help finding info on a RCAF veteran

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  1. Cigar Man

    Cigar Man History Buff

    I'm looking for information on a veteran, admittedly with very limited information - but I have always enjoyed a challenge.
    Vet was RCAF and awarded 1. The 1939-1945 Star, 2. The Air Crew Europe Star, 3. Defence Medal, 4. Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp, 5. War Medal 1939-1945.
    His name tag is a hand written W.O.I. Scroggie 53B RCAF
    I think this is Warrant Officer 1 and looks like either 53 letter B or just 538, Surname Scroggie

    If I'm in the wrong forum, my apologies and names of alternative forums or sites appreciated

    cheers

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  2. alieneyes

    alieneyes Senior Member

    There was an airman, R78394 Sgt James Scroggie, of Toronto who was "dangerously injured" in the loss of Wellington DV709, a No. 26 OTU machine, which crashed on 31 May 1942.

    Accident Vickers Wellington Mk IC DV709 , 31 May 1942

    He appears to be the only Canadian Scroggie who made the media in the war. The photograph of your Scroggie with the senior officer doesn't help at all.

    Regards,

    Dave
     
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  3. Chris C

    Chris C Canadian

    If this is the same family, there is an obit for a man who might be his brother which came up when I did a web search. "Predeceased by brother James Scroggie (late Albi), survived by sister ... Alan was a proud veteran of the RCAF during WWll and worked at ..." But the full obituary is behind a paywall. PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines.
     
  4. alieneyes

    alieneyes Senior Member

    Grace Elizabeth Cooper | Obituary | Sharing Memories

    In Loving Memory
    (nee Scroggie)Grace was born and raised in Guelph and was a long-time resident of Kingsville. Predeceased by husband Gus Cooper. Mother of Cody (Barbara), Jock (Ruth) and Ellen Cooper. Grandma Grace to Aaron (Rebecca), Adam (Ashleigh), Allison (Spencer), Jason (Laura) and Claire (Andrew). Great-Grandma to Will, Charlie, Andrew, Adelle and Amelia. Predeceased by brother James Scroggie (late Albi), survived by sister Helen Westland (late Jack) and sister-in-law Marge Scroggie and nephews Terry and Brian (Jackie) Scroggie. Grace became an RN in April of 1942. She worked in several locations in Canada but spent most of her working years at Leamington District Memorial Hospital until her retirement. For many years, Grace played the clarinet in the Central United Church Band in Windsor and was an avid bridge player. During their summer vacations, Gus and Grace travelled and camped across North America. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Southgate, Erie Shores Hospital, Franklin Gardens and Royal Oak for their care and compassion shown to our mother. Cremation and the interment of Grace’s cremated remains will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In kindness, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Marcotte Funeral Home (519-735-2830).

    Here is the entry for the chap I posted. James Scroggie, Jr. (1922-1965) - Find A Grave...
     
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  5. Pamela Scroggie

    Pamela Scroggie New Member

    Hi there. This is likely my grandfather James Scroggie. I am just finding what information I have on him now.
     
  6. Pamela Scroggie

    Pamela Scroggie New Member

    So the obituary is not my grandfathers, but the grave marker in Mount pleasant is his. He was unmarked for many many years and we put it in.
    My family has never had his medals but I was able to dig up some information years ago when I was looking into who he was (he died long before I was born)
    I am looking at a copy of his service award card and the following are checked off
    39-45 STAR
    A/C EUR STAR
    DEFENCE MEDAL
    GEN. SER. MEDAL
    C.V.S.M

    I can confirm that the sgt listed in the second post R78394 is my grandfather. I have the accident report for his plane going down.
    This is all very exciting.
     
  7. davidbfpo

    davidbfpo Patron Patron

    Pamela,

    Welcome aboard. It is both amazing and regular that people find this website where a family member is the topic. Please add what you can.
     
  8. travers1940

    travers1940 Well-Known Member

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