Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War B.E.M. group of four awarded to Flight Sergeant D. M. Wolochow, Royal Canadian Air Force
British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (R86999 Fl. Sgt. David M. Wolochow. R.C.A.F.); Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver; 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal 1992, all Rhodium-plated, mounted as worn, minor edge nicks, good very fine

Confederation of Canada Centenary Medal 1967, unnamed as issued, in case of issue, extremely fine (5) £200-240

B.E.M. London Gazette 8 June 1944.
The Recommendation states: ‘This N.C.O., in charge of the orderly room in his section, has at all times executed his duties with great zeal and assumed his responsibilities and carried them out with a high degree of proficiency. He has displayed outstanding devotion to duty throughout his service career.’

David Moses Wolochow was born in Winnipeg and was educated at the University of Alberta and McTavish Business College. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Winnipeg on 4 March 1941, and served during the Second World War with No. 7 Bombing and Gunnery School. He was presented with his B.E.M. on 15 February 1945.