Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) – An example of the DFM awarded to Flt Sgt Scammell.

Grave marker – Headstone was errected in the Autumn of 2005

Newspaper Clipping – Ian Tavender records the DFM recommendation, dated 11th May 1943, in his book `The Distinguished Flying Medal Register for the Second World War¿ (London, Savannah Publications, 2000). Flight Sergeant Scammell was posted to this squadron in October 1942, and after completing 26 successful operational sorties, has today been screened for posting as a Wireless Instructor. This Non-Commissioned Officer has throughout his tour been an outstanding member of a particularly successful crew. On several occasions he has shown admirable efficiency in repairing intercom failures in the minimum of time and he has twice had his set almost to pieces and together again in working order in less than an hour. Although his aircraft has several times been damaged by flak, twice attacked by enemy fighters and has once crashed returning from operations, Flight Sergeant Scammell has never for a moment lost his enthusiasm and keenness for operations. This Non-Commissioned Officer's work as a Wireless Operator has, from the commencement of his tour, been almost flawless and I am confident that he is now about to prove himself equally capable as a Wireless Instructor in his new unit as he has been on operations with this squadron.