F/Sgt BUCKERFIELD'S HALF WING. Help requested.

[Dominique]

Dear Forum ,
This observer came with a few photographs of the original owner and a couple of letters dated 1943 sent from England to his father in Gravenhurst , Ontario.
In spite of all my efforts I have not been able to find further details about Edward Buckerfield's life & military career...
Can you help ?
Thank you ,
Dominique

[Dominique]

Grouping...

[Frank Kelley]

Very nice little group, I would think assuming he was not a casualty, his service papers would not be available, the Library and Archives Canada would be a good starting point.

[RCAF_Mike]

That is a wonderful little grouping!

[Darrell]

Hi

I don't normally do research in Air Force types but have some experience just looking for threads on the web that lead to answers.

His un-redacted file is available to you from Library and Archives Canada upon request if you can prove he's been dead more than 20 years. Photo of a grave works. Obituary or notice of death too. There were no Buckerfields who died in service so you need to prove he has passed.
http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/transpa...les.aspx#tab2a

You may be aware the Buckerfield's of Vancouver were a prosperous family but I did not see an Edward.

Although not a member, Ancestry's preview page show a Veteran's gave to an Edward H. Buckerfield. A stretch but if you're ever near Ullswater (between Bracebridge and Parry Sound) Ontario, stop and check the stone. https://www.ancestry.com/search/coll...AAERQjBViA-61-

There is a 419 Sqn RCAF mention of him as LAC E.H. Buckerfield in a photo of one of their DFC winning Navigators, ANGUS, F/O Arthur George (J22435) then also a LAC. Fellow recruits?
http://www.419squadron.com/DFC1.html

Good luck.

regards
Darrell

[Dominique]

Thank you for your comments Gentlemen.
Darrell , your assistance is much appreciated indeed.
I have done my homework but with limited results.
Will keep on trying...
Regards ,
Dominique