Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Memorial – Pilot Officer David Macleod Crozier is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

Memorial – Pilot Officer David Macleod Crozier is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

Photo of DAVID MACLEOD CROZIER – 22 January 1943 - Flight Sergeant D.M. Crozier, D.F.M

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star February 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star February 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me.

Newspaper clipping – From the Owen Sound Sun Times February 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Owen Sound Sun Times February 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping

Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c.1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Photo of David MacLeod Crozier

Photo of David Crozier – Crozier, David Macleod - Pilot Officer, D.F.M. Born 15th June, 1915, at Ponoka, Alta. He had three brothers and one sister also on active service. He was educated at Public and High Schools, Walkerton, Ont. Entered the service of the Bank 6th July, 1933. Served at branches in Ontario. Enlisted 19th December, 1940, from Biobrook in R.C.A.F. Took part in air operations against Le Creusot, Genoa and Milan. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal in recognition of Gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy. A joint citation, including two other members of the crew, reads: "Pilot Officers Healey and Pennington and Flight Sergeant Crozier were pilot, navigator and air bomber, respectively, of an aircraft engaged in recent sorties against Le Creusot, Genoa and Milan. On all occasions they achieved much success and each in his respective role displayed a high standard of skill and determination. Throughout the many sorties in which they have taken part, these members of aircraft crew have invariably displayed gallantry and devotion to duty worthy of high praise," (London Gazette, 20th November, 1942) Reported (13th January, 1943) missing, believed killed after air operations. Officially presumed dead (23rd July, 1943). It was reported that three enemy aircraft attacked the lone R.A.F. plane in which Pilot Officer Crozier was Observer. From a memorial booklet prepared by the Canadian Bank of Commerce.