Fifth V. C. winner, Ftl.-Lieut David (Bud) Hornell, Mimico was the first R.C.A.F. member to win the award in this war.
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- Fifth V. C. winner, Ftl.-Lieut David (Bud) Hornell, Mimico was the first R.C.A.F. member to win the award in this war. He destroyed a Nazi U-boat off Iceland after his plane was damaged. He later died from exposure at sea.
- Fifth V. C. winner, Ftl.-Lieut David (Bud) Hornell, Mimico was the first R.C.A.F. member to win the award in this war.
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NotesFifth V. C. winner, Ftl.-Lieut David (Bud) Hornell, Mimico was the first R.C.A.F. member to win the award in this war. He destroyed a Nazi U-boat off Iceland after his plane was damaged. He later died from exposure at sea.
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